Where does Dameon Pierce rank among the NFL’s best RBs? WeAreTexans
The Houston Texans almost executed the unthinkable by upsetting the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. The game was tied at 14 apiece before the Eagles separated themselves in the second half, ultimately winning 29-17. Texans rookieenjoyed yet another standout performance under the bright lights of primetime.
The No. 107 overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, Pierce rushed for a career-high 139 yards on 27 attempts against the Eagles’ aggressive defensive front. Pierce averaged 5.1 yards per carry and routinely picked up chunks of yardage via his physical, violent running style. Pierce gained more yards than expected on 14 of his 27 carries, which accounts for a new career high of 51.9% carries above projection, per Next Gen Stats.
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