Bucky Brooks’ Scouting Report: Week 7 vs. Houston Texans

Who`s the Guy?

It is uncommon for a rookie fourth-spherical choose to right away turn out to be a team’s pinnacle player, however this is really the case with Texans‘ going for walks returned Dameon Pierce. The former Florida standout has thrived because the team’s RB1 with 412 dashing yards and 3 touchdowns in 5 games. As a no-nonsense runner with plus length and strength, Pierce leads the NFL with 414 rush yards after contact, consistent with Next Gen Stats. With the rookie additionally main the league in rush yards towards stacked boxes (eight-plus defenders), the Texans’ RB1 need to be the point of interest of the Raiders’ protecting sport plan.

Don’t Sleep On… Nico Colins

Nico Collins is the Texans’ main receiver with 272 receiving yards on 15 catches. The 6-foot-4, 215-pounder is a soar ball professional with period and jumping cappotential to battle 50/50 balls farfar from undersized defenders. As a herbal pink area threat, Collins is a matchup trouble who merits greater interest on key downs.