Dare Ogunbowale
30-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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21
YDS
48
TD
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155
TD
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Ogunbowale has established himself as a special-teams ace in the NFL, but he's been unable to translate that secure roster spot into consistent opportunities for touches and has played more snaps on special teams than on offense in each of the last four seasons. He does offer some potential as a passing-down option, but his career 3.4 yards per carry highlights his limitations as a runner, and his efficiency has declined further any time he's gotten a sizable role. With Joe Mixon now heading the Texans' backfield, Ogunbowale has an even narrower path to fantasy utility. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
No more competition
Ogunbowale became the undisputed third running back on the depth chart, following Houston's decision to trade Cam Akers to the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
The Texans suddenly found themselves with a deep backfield following the returns of Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce in Week 6, so it made sense to jettison some of that depth. Both Akers and Ogunbowale filled in while Mixon and Pierce were unavailable, and the former was considered expendable. Ogunbowale, who was on the field more than Akers last week, is seen as more of a receiving threat and provides greater versatility off the bench. The 30-year-old Ogunbowale could emerge with an even bigger role as the No. 2 back behind Mixon; Pierce, who struggled in 2023, the first season in a new scheme under a new coaching regime, still needs to prove his worth.
The Texans suddenly found themselves with a deep backfield following the returns of Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce in Week 6, so it made sense to jettison some of that depth. Both Akers and Ogunbowale filled in while Mixon and Pierce were unavailable, and the former was considered expendable. Ogunbowale, who was on the field more than Akers last week, is seen as more of a receiving threat and provides greater versatility off the bench. The 30-year-old Ogunbowale could emerge with an even bigger role as the No. 2 back behind Mixon; Pierce, who struggled in 2023, the first season in a new scheme under a new coaching regime, still needs to prove his worth.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Dare Ogunbowale's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
9.5%Positive Run %
66.7%% Yds After Contact
87.5%Avg Yds After Contact
2.0Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
6.0% Snaps w/Touch
25.0%Air Yards Per Game
2.8Air Yards Per Snap
0.12% Team Air Yards
1.1%% Team Targets
7.4%Avg Depth of Target
1.1 YdsCatch Rate
93.8%Drop Rate
6.3%Avg Yds After Catch
9.3% Targeted On Route
18.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Overall QB Rating Against
68.3
Cornerbacks
93.4
Safeties
26.9
Linebackers
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Measurables Review
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How do Dare Ogunbowale's measurables compare to other running backs?
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Height
5' 11"Weight
205 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.65 secShuttle Time
4.34 secCone Drill
6.99 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
120 inBench Press
14 repsHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
31.38 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Following Dameon Pierce's season-ending ankle injury in Week 14 last season, the Texans were left with Ogunbowale, Royce Freeman and Red Burkhead in the backfield. Ogunbowale and Freeman finished the season as co-leads but neither was going to be featured for long. Pierce is back from his injury and the Texans also added a capable backup in Devin Singletary, who spent the first four years of his career in Buffalo, including at times as the lead back. Ogunbowale will be no better than third on the team's depth chart and probably fourth behind Mike Boone.
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Two touches in win
Ogunbowale gained eight yards on two carries in Sunday's 41-21 win over New England in Week 6.
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Gets 21 touches in Week 5 win
Ogunbowale rushed 15 times for 30 yards and caught six of seven targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills.
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Big day as receiver
Ogunbowale caught all four of his targets for 47 yards and a touchdown and added two carries for seven yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Jaguars.
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Season-high 26 snaps
Ogunbowale caught both his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to Minnesota in Week 3.
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Four touches in win
Ogunbowale had two carries for three yards and caught both his targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears.
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Could play larger role in Week 3
Ogunbowale could see an uptick in usage against the Vikings in Week 3, as neither Joe Mixon nor Dameon Pierce practiced Thursday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Mixon and Pierce have been sidelined both Wednesday and Thursday due to their respective ankle and hamstring injuries. Cam Akers is the top candidate to lead Houston's backfield if neither Mixon nor Pierce play Sunday, but Ogunbowale closed out last week's win over the Bears after Akers fumbled. Ogunbowale's pass catching skills and ball security could help him see more involvement against the Vikings.
Mixon and Pierce have been sidelined both Wednesday and Thursday due to their respective ankle and hamstring injuries. Cam Akers is the top candidate to lead Houston's backfield if neither Mixon nor Pierce play Sunday, but Ogunbowale closed out last week's win over the Bears after Akers fumbled. Ogunbowale's pass catching skills and ball security could help him see more involvement against the Vikings.