Colts' Marlon Mack Likely to Miss Week 12 After Reported Fractured Hand Injury

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack left Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after suffering a hand injury, per Zak Keefer of The Athletic. 

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network later reported Mack's injury was diagnosed as a fracture, adding that he likely will not play on Thursday against the Houston Texans but will undergo tests to determine if he needs surgery.

The running back had been dominant before the injury, totaling 109 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 carries to give Indianapolis an early lead.

Though he's been healthy this year, injuries were a significant problem for Mack in his first two seasons in the NFL.

The running back was limited with hamstring and foot problems throughout 2018 as well as a concussion, which held him to just 12 games.

When healthy, Mack was a breakout star last year with 1,011 yards from scrimmage and 10 total touchdowns. After years of inconsistency in the Indianapolis backfield, the 2017 fourth-round pick finally brought some balance to the offense.

He has continued to provide stability for the Colts this year following Andrew Luck's retirement, totaling 753 rushing yards and three touchdowns in 2019 entering Week 11.

Indianapolis will now need to run the offense without him, with Jonathan Williams getting extended playing time Sunday. Nyheim Hines will also get plenty of action in the passing attack.