Will start vs Titans Monday night, hope he doesn't fumble it away.
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Steve Slaton gets starting job back (1 Viewer)
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timschochet
Footballguy
Good news. If he can avoid being benched for fumbling, he could still be a darn good RB1 in PPR leagues for the rest of the year.
jagbag
Footballguy
Stinkin Ref
IBL Representative
this is where we need some FBG staff love.....and why we pay for stuff.....they dont play till monday....we need to know what our "xperts" think beyound the "rankings"....for those of us who have picked up Moats and thinking about playing him instead of some other guy, this could be huge......
Finatic
Footballguy
You can't
Balance
Footballguy
loose circuits
Footballguy
Was hoping they introduced Arian Foster to the NFL this week
PizzaDeliveryGuy
extra sausage
Black&Gold
Footballguy
One fumble and they still might. I don't think Slaton is the answer.
Pickle Rody
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I've been expecting this news and I'm glad to hear it now instead of Monday morning. I've had Slaton inserted into my starting lineup since Tuesday and if I hadn't heard anything I might have panicked and thrown in Justin Forsett. Now that I know he is starting, I'll roll with him Monday. It does help to have Chris Johnson going then also.
Lobary
Footballguy
I know he is. He is the best rb on the team, no doubt. I've said it all along--this was a temporary demotion and Slaton would still be involved in the gameplan. Kubiak knows he's an important part of their offensive makeup because his ability to house it on any given play means the defense must always account for him, which opens up the play-action. The Texans offense is predicated on the play-action fake, which is why Slaton's starting status imo was only a question of "when" and not "if."
the branded hand
Footballguy
I want to think he'll return to fantasy relevance. I need him after the Brown injury!
Did the absence of Daniels in the Bills game help the running game for Houston? What quarter did he get injured in during the game? Could the extra blocker have helped Moats look so good (paired with running against Buffalo)?
Did the absence of Daniels in the Bills game help the running game for Houston? What quarter did he get injured in during the game? Could the extra blocker have helped Moats look so good (paired with running against Buffalo)?
greenline
Footballguy
Can't trust him or can't start Beanie?You can't
Eviloutsider
Footballguy
For sure.Can't trust him or can't start Beanie?You can't
Finatic
Footballguy
I'd start Beanie.............Good LuckCan't trust him or can't start Beanie?You can't
Domination
Footballguy
It won't matter, as neither is going to help you.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
Can't agree with this assesment at all. I do own him in one league, and will not start him in these "must win" fantasy games down the stretch, as his beching a few weeks ago cost me dearly. With Moats and Brown available, Slaton is another fumble away from the bench in crunch time. Cannot afford to gamble on this kid at this stage of a playoff run.To those who have no other options but to start him, I wish you well
skillz
Footballguy
I think they bring another RB in next year via the draft or free agency and make him earn the starting job. Granted he's a good player but I expect Houston to bring in someone else to push him, or at the very least to have a better option than Moats in the event he continues to fumble. How he performs relative to the other RB remains to be seen.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
still can't trust him... starting bj / lynch / and mason over him this week
but this is good news
but this is good news
Balance
Footballguy
I don't know about anyone else, but aside from the first game and the Buf game this guy has been beatifully consistent for me. Even as a "backup" to Moats he produced well enough for a RB2 (ppr).Weeks 3,4,5,6,7 were a thing of beauty. PPR this guy will score points, period. @15 carries and 4+ targets a game. I don't see the problem here fantasy-wise.Can't agree with this assesment at all. I do own him in one league, and will not start him in these "must win" fantasy games down the stretch, as his beching a few weeks ago cost me dearly. With Moats and Brown available, Slaton is another fumble away from the bench in crunch time. Cannot afford to gamble on this kid at this stage of a playoff run.To those who have no other options but to start him, I wish you well
beavers
Footballguy
IMO, if you have better options that you can start at RB (or flex), I'd roll with them.But how does Slaton compare to the likes of the 'unproven' backs like Snelling, McCoy, Charles, Forsett etc?I don't know about anyone else, but aside from the first game and the Buf game this guy has been beatifully consistent for me. Even as a "backup" to Moats he produced well enough for a RB2 (ppr).Weeks 3,4,5,6,7 were a thing of beauty. PPR this guy will score points, period. @15 carries and 4+ targets a game. I don't see the problem here fantasy-wise.Can't agree with this assesment at all. I do own him in one league, and will not start him in these "must win" fantasy games down the stretch, as his beching a few weeks ago cost me dearly. With Moats and Brown available, Slaton is another fumble away from the bench in crunch time. Cannot afford to gamble on this kid at this stage of a playoff run.To those who have no other options but to start him, I wish you well
Slaton had a 4 game stretch were he put up great FF numbers (5 tds combined)before fumbling everything away.Moats came in and had a great game 3 tds plus well over 100yds ... This could have been Slatons. (That's now 8 tds in 5 game for the RBs) Next game the 2 combined for 2 tds (Thats' now 10 tds in 6 games for the RBs) ... So the opportunities are certainly there.Slaton has been coming on as a receiver ... Now Daniels is out which creates even more of an opportunity for catches.The team is coming off a bye which gave them time to heal up, fix what was wrong with the running game and Slatons fumbling.Slaton has been watching film of Tiki Barber to correct his fumbling. Tiki is a perfect example for Slaton not just for the fumbling but because they are similar backs in size and style. If he could pick up some of Tiki's patients and use of blockers that would be a bonus.Houston has a very good offense with a good schedule the rest of the way.in 2008-09, Slaton got stronger as the year went on From week 11 on he put up huge yardage numbers (It's week 11)And management seems committed to Slaton (as they should be) and fixing his problem.In summary the Houston backs have not looked pretty ... but they have put up good numbers despite the fumbling (negative points)If one back could get 70% of the total that would be huge.And finally ... I have no ther choices. My team is good enough to win it all if Slaton stops fumbling.Can't agree with this assesment at all. I do own him in one league, and will not start him in these "must win" fantasy games down the stretch, as his beching a few weeks ago cost me dearly. With Moats and Brown available, Slaton is another fumble away from the bench in crunch time. Cannot afford to gamble on this kid at this stage of a playoff run.To those who have no other options but to start him, I wish you well
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Balance
Footballguy
Thank you for this insight. I wrote this down so I wouldn't forget it, and I will try to find other situations where I can apply it.IMO, if you have better options that you can start at RB (or flex), I'd roll with them.I don't know about anyone else, but aside from the first game and the Buf game this guy has been beatifully consistent for me. Even as a "backup" to Moats he produced well enough for a RB2 (ppr).Weeks 3,4,5,6,7 were a thing of beauty. PPR this guy will score points, period. @15 carries and 4+ targets a game. I don't see the problem here fantasy-wise.Can't agree with this assesment at all. I do own him in one league, and will not start him in these "must win" fantasy games down the stretch, as his beching a few weeks ago cost me dearly. With Moats and Brown available, Slaton is another fumble away from the bench in crunch time. Cannot afford to gamble on this kid at this stage of a playoff run.To those who have no other options but to start him, I wish you well
beavers
Footballguy
HTHThank you for this insight. I wrote this down so I wouldn't forget it, and I will try to find other situations where I can apply it.IMO, if you have better options that you can start at RB (or flex), I'd roll with them.I don't know about anyone else, but aside from the first game and the Buf game this guy has been beatifully consistent for me. Even as a "backup" to Moats he produced well enough for a RB2 (ppr).Weeks 3,4,5,6,7 were a thing of beauty. PPR this guy will score points, period. @15 carries and 4+ targets a game. I don't see the problem here fantasy-wise.Can't agree with this assesment at all. I do own him in one league, and will not start him in these "must win" fantasy games down the stretch, as his beching a few weeks ago cost me dearly. With Moats and Brown available, Slaton is another fumble away from the bench in crunch time. Cannot afford to gamble on this kid at this stage of a playoff run.To those who have no other options but to start him, I wish you well
GLDitka is God
Footballguy
Slaton had a 4 game stretch were he put up great FF numbers (5 tds combined)before fumbling everything away.Moats came in and had a great game 3 tds plus well over 100yds ... This could have been Slatons. (That's now 8 tds in 5 game for the RBs) Next game the 2 combined for 2 tds (Thats' now 10 tds in 6 games for the RBs) ... So the opportunities are certainly there.Slaton has been coming on as a receiver ... Now Daniels is out which creates even more of an opportunity for catches.The team is coming off a bye which gave them time to heal up, fix what was wrong with the running game and Slatons fumbling.Slaton has been watching film of Tiki Barber to correct his fumbling. Tiki is a perfect example for Slaton not just for the fumbling but because they are similar backs in size and style. If he could pick up some of Tiki's patients and use of blockers that would be a bonus.Houston has a very good offense with a good schedule the rest of the way.in 2008-09, Slaton got stronger as the year went on From week 11 on he put up huge yardage numbers (It's week 11)And management seems committed to Slaton (as they should be) and fixing his problem.In summary the Houston backs have not looked pretty ... but they have put up good numbers despite the fumbling (negative points)If one back could get 70% of the total that would be huge.And finally ... I have no ther choices. My team is good enough to win it all if Slaton stops fumbling.Can't agree with this assesment at all. I do own him in one league, and will not start him in these "must win" fantasy games down the stretch, as his beching a few weeks ago cost me dearly. With Moats and Brown available, Slaton is another fumble away from the bench in crunch time. Cannot afford to gamble on this kid at this stage of a playoff run.To those who have no other options but to start him, I wish you well
Excellent summary - thanks for taking the time to put that together. It's tough to leave a guy like Slaton on the bench, given the upside. That said, I'm leaning towards sitting him this week to see how the workload distribution shapes up.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
Don't think anyone queasy about riding Slaton has issues with his production. I rode that 4-5 game stretch myself, and he was dynamite in my PPR league, no question. The caveat is, of course, Kubiak's leash on Slaton and his fumbling. The Buffalo game/benching put a huge dent in my season ... and from my perspective, I'd rather not gamble on him if I can trot out CJ, McCoy and Snelling (at flex).Slaton is by far the most electrifying back on that roster ... and his "boom" potential is huge. As I stated earlier, I hope those that are starting him are rewarded by a nice bounceback effort this week.qimqam said:Slaton had a 4 game stretch were he put up great FF numbers (5 tds combined)before fumbling everything away.Moats came in and had a great game 3 tds plus well over 100yds ... This could have been Slatons. (That's now 8 tds in 5 game for the RBs) Next game the 2 combined for 2 tds (Thats' now 10 tds in 6 games for the RBs) ... So the opportunities are certainly there.Slaton has been coming on as a receiver ... Now Daniels is out which creates even more of an opportunity for catches.The team is coming off a bye which gave them time to heal up, fix what was wrong with the running game and Slatons fumbling.Slaton has been watching film of Tiki Barber to correct his fumbling. Tiki is a perfect example for Slaton not just for the fumbling but because they are similar backs in size and style. If he could pick up some of Tiki's patients and use of blockers that would be a bonus.Houston has a very good offense with a good schedule the rest of the way.in 2008-09, Slaton got stronger as the year went on From week 11 on he put up huge yardage numbers (It's week 11)And management seems committed to Slaton (as they should be) and fixing his problem.In summary the Houston backs have not looked pretty ... but they have put up good numbers despite the fumbling (negative points)If one back could get 70% of the total that would be huge.And finally ... I have no ther choices. My team is good enough to win it all if Slaton stops fumbling.otb_lifer said:Can't agree with this assesment at all. I do own him in one league, and will not start him in these "must win" fantasy games down the stretch, as his beching a few weeks ago cost me dearly. With Moats and Brown available, Slaton is another fumble away from the bench in crunch time. Cannot afford to gamble on this kid at this stage of a playoff run.To those who have no other options but to start him, I wish you wellqimqam said:
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Any Texans followers have insight on what this is supposed to be?Excellent summary - thanks for taking the time to put that together. It's tough to leave a guy like Slaton on the bench, given the upside. That said, I'm leaning towards sitting him this week to see how the workload distribution shapes up.
coolnerd
Footballguy
While apparently telling the players who will start, the coaching staff has not publically commented on the running back situation and distribution. The last thing I saw directly from Kubiak was that hey will all play maybe even Foster. Maybe something that i missed floating around though.Any Texans followers have insight on what this is supposed to be?Slaton had a 4 game stretch were he put up great FF numbers (5 tds combined)before fumbling everything away.Moats came in and had a great game 3 tds plus well over 100yds ... This could have been Slatons. (That's now 8 tds in 5 game for the RBs)Can't agree with this assesment at all. I do own him in one league, and will not start him in these "must win" fantasy games down the stretch, as his beching a few weeks ago cost me dearly. With Moats and Brown available, Slaton is another fumble away from the bench in crunch time. Cannot afford to gamble on this kid at this stage of a playoff run.To those who have no other options but to start him, I wish you well
Next game the 2 combined for 2 tds (Thats' now 10 tds in 6 games for the RBs) ... So the opportunities are certainly there.
Slaton has been coming on as a receiver ... Now Daniels is out which creates even more of an opportunity for catches.
The team is coming off a bye which gave them time to heal up, fix what was wrong with the running game and Slatons fumbling.
Slaton has been watching film of Tiki Barber to correct his fumbling. Tiki is a perfect example for Slaton not just for the fumbling but because they are similar backs in size and style. If he could pick up some of Tiki's patients and use of blockers that would be a bonus.
Houston has a very good offense with a good schedule the rest of the way.
in 2008-09, Slaton got stronger as the year went on From week 11 on he put up huge yardage numbers (It's week 11)
And management seems committed to Slaton (as they should be) and fixing his problem.
In summary the Houston backs have not looked pretty ... but they have put up good numbers despite the fumbling (negative points)
If one back could get 70% of the total that would be huge.
And finally ... I have no ther choices. My team is good enough to win it all if Slaton stops fumbling.
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