Is Nick Chubb playing tonight? Why Texans RB is off to quiet start in Week 12

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Is Nick Chubb playing tonight? Why Texans RB is off to quiet start in Week 12

After starting off the season as the team's clear-cut lead back, Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb's workload has fallen off a cliff.

Over the past two weeks, Chubb has seen just nine touches while rookie running back Woody Marks has tallied 35 in what is a clear sign of a changing of the guard in Houston.

So, it comes as no surprise that Chubb is off to a quiet start in the Week 12 game against the Buffalo Bills .

Here's a closer look at what's going on.

Is Nick Chubb playing tonight?

Chubb is on the stat sheet early with a carry on the Texans' second drive. The carry went for seven yards.

Chubb is indeed active on Thursday night, but Marks got the nod as the starter and w