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Ogunbowale Steps Up in Unexpected Offensive Role
15 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Ogunbowale carried the ball five times for two yards and caught three passes for 32 yards.
- He saw increased offensive snaps due to Woody Marks' ankle injury.
- Ogunbowale nearly doubled his season touch total in this game.
Veteran running back Ogunbowale experienced a significant increase in offensive snaps during the recent 40-20 win. He carried the ball five times for two yards and secured three receptions for 32 yards, nearly doubling his season touch total.
This unexpected workload came about as running back Woody Marks sustained an ankle injury in the first quarter, limiting his participation in the second half. Consequently, rookie Jawhar Jordan saw substantial backfield work, but Ogunbowale also played a more prominent role on offense than usual.
The team's depth at running back will be re-evaluated as both Marks and Nick Chubb (ribs) potentially return for the next game. Should they remain sidelined, Ogunbowale is expected to continue sharing the load, likely behind Jordan.
