The leading projections forecast the Texans to be the 10th-least run-focused team in the NFL (context-neutralized) at the moment with a 38.0% run rate.This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.After making up 43.9% of his offense's run game usage last season, Dameon Pierce has been less involved in the run game this season, now taking on just 13.7%.Dameon Pierce's running effectiveness (3.25 adjusted yards per carry) has been some of the worst in the league since the start of last season (6th percentile among RBs).Dameon Pierce ranks as one of the weakest RBs in the league at picking up extra running yardage, averaging a mere 2.66 yards-after-contact since the start of last season while checking in at the 24th percentile.
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