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Huge game earns former Mississippi State RB Woody Marks NFL Rookie of the Week honors

A former Mississippi State football star is earning accolades in his rookie season in the NFL. Houston Texans' running back Woody Marks was named the NFL's Rookie of the Week following a breakout performance in a Week 4 win over the Titans.

.@HoustonTexans RB @JoquaviousMarks' 2-TD performance earned him the @pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week award for Week 4 ud83dudd25 pic.twitter.com/bFlbMjKY9x

— NFL (@NFL) October 2, 2025

Marks toted the ball a season-high 17 times for 69 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 50 yards and another touchdown.