Dameon Pierce, the running back for the Houston Texans, missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday as he grapples with an ankle injury sustained during their recent clash with the Panthers. In the Texans' weekly routine, Thursdays are typically reserved for their most strenuous practice sessions. Historically, players who are unable to participate in Thursday practices have struggled to make appearances on game day, which raises concerns about Pierce's availability for the upcoming matchup against the Buccaneers at NRG Stadium. NFR Live Stream 2023