# Texans May Miss Key Running Backs vs Browns

> Houston Texans could play without top running backs against Cleveland Browns.
- Title: Texans May Miss Key Running Backs vs Browns · Houstonchronicle
- Summary: Houston Texans could play without top running backs against Cleveland Browns. Houston Texans may miss Woody Marks and David Montgomery against Cleveland…
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## Texans Running Backs Injured
Houston Texans running back Woody Marks listed with a knee injury and David Montgomery with a groin injury.
## Marks and Montgomery Status
Marks practiced limited Wednesday and was not seen Thursday; Montgomery practiced Thursday for first time since injury.
## Potential Impact on Game
Marks' absence would hurt Texans' struggling running game that ranks 29th in NFL rushing yards.
## Montgomery's Return Timeline
Ryans said Montgomery is getting better but unsure if he'll play Sunday against Browns.

> David Montgomery is going through the process. Still, he’s getting better. We’re encouraged by his progress so far. We’ll see when he’s able to get back out on the field.
## Key takeaway

Houston Texans may miss Woody Marks and David Montgomery against Cleveland Browns due to injuries.