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Breesisdaman

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Personally I cant do it, even if Foster is sitting. I have Ben Tate but I will leave him on the Bench this week while Hillis and Best are in my lineup. I just dont trust Kubiak but I am curious though who you guys would start Ward or Tate over. Assuming the worst about Foster.

 
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I picked up Ward off the waiver wire, don't think I could use him, but if the indications are he is going to get the majority of the work or even the start, I might just start Ward. The matchup is a good one, as they should pummel the Colts, and running down their throats in the 4th quarter.

 
I am planning on starting Ward (I have Tate as well) if Foster is inactive. It is a great matchup and on that team my backup RBs aren't better than whoever is starting for Houston. It is pretty clear from all the Kubiak statements that Ward would start. Seeing as he is a veteran, played last year when Tate did not, I think he has the "trust" factor to protect Schaub.

 
I have Foster and Ward, do not have Tate. Should Foster be unavailable, I will be starting Ward over Sproles and Starks (PPR). Yep. The well is THAT dry.

 
'Ever Present Lurker said:
I have Foster and Ward, do not have Tate. Should Foster be unavailable, I will be starting Ward over Sproles and Starks (PPR). Yep. The well is THAT dry.
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lol, Sproles and Starks? they are playing right now.
 
Texans trust Ward for protection.

If Foster is out completely, I can see Ward having a good game.

I can see tate having some fantasy relevance IF the Texans just bury the Colts early and run all day long (but I think that is where a lot of assumptions are leading us astray...contrary to popular belief, I don't think the Colts are going to just roll over and die).

For whatever reason, I think a lot of people have this thoguht in their head that the Texans are just going to become the Browns and just run over Indy all day long. That is not their game; its a lot of pass and a lot of pass that is set up off the play-action game (and that is another place where Ward means more to them than Tate).

Flexing either if foster is out is very solid but relying on either as a main Rb is probably too optiistic.

 
'Shutout said:
Texans trust Ward for protection.

If Foster is out completely, I can see Ward having a good game.

I can see tate having some fantasy relevance IF the Texans just bury the Colts early and run all day long (but I think that is where a lot of assumptions are leading us astray...contrary to popular belief, I don't think the Colts are going to just roll over and die).

For whatever reason, I think a lot of people have this thoguht in their head that the Texans are just going to become the Browns and just run over Indy all day long. That is not their game; its a lot of pass and a lot of pass that is set up off the play-action game (and that is another place where Ward means more to them than Tate).

Flexing either if foster is out is very solid but relying on either as a main Rb is probably too optiistic.
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Like last season when Foster opened up with 33 carries for 231 yards against Indy?
 
'Shutout said:
Texans trust Ward for protection. If Foster is out completely, I can see Ward having a good game. I can see tate having some fantasy relevance IF the Texans just bury the Colts early and run all day long (but I think that is where a lot of assumptions are leading us astray...contrary to popular belief, I don't think the Colts are going to just roll over and die).For whatever reason, I think a lot of people have this thoguht in their head that the Texans are just going to become the Browns and just run over Indy all day long. That is not their game; its a lot of pass and a lot of pass that is set up off the play-action game (and that is another place where Ward means more to them than Tate).Flexing either if foster is out is very solid but relying on either as a main Rb is probably too optiistic.
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I agree that Houston is not like Cleveland and will not typically run all day long. But the Colts look anemic right now, and if they get behind by 3 scores, the Texans would have to milk the clock in the second half, no? And that sometimes leads to some garbage stats. Maybe not something to hang your hat on, but worthy of considering.
 
'Raiderfan32904 said:
'Shutout said:
Texans trust Ward for protection. If Foster is out completely, I can see Ward having a good game. I can see tate having some fantasy relevance IF the Texans just bury the Colts early and run all day long (but I think that is where a lot of assumptions are leading us astray...contrary to popular belief, I don't think the Colts are going to just roll over and die).For whatever reason, I think a lot of people have this thoguht in their head that the Texans are just going to become the Browns and just run over Indy all day long. That is not their game; its a lot of pass and a lot of pass that is set up off the play-action game (and that is another place where Ward means more to them than Tate).Flexing either if foster is out is very solid but relying on either as a main Rb is probably too optiistic.
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I agree that Houston is not like Cleveland and will not typically run all day long. But the Colts look anemic right now, and if they get behind by 3 scores, the Texans would have to milk the clock in the second half, no? And that sometimes leads to some garbage stats. Maybe not something to hang your hat on, but worthy of considering.
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If you have a decent option on your bench, use that if Foster is ruled out. I think guessing between Tate and Ward is a game you want to avoid in week 1. If you don't have a decent option, I would go Ward in week 1. Long term Tate will be a better play.
 
'hooter311 said:
'Chaka said:
If Foster sits you should start Ward without question or hesitation.
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If Foster sits you should start Tate without question or hesitation.I'm on the other side of the coin.
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Why would you start Tate when he is clearly the third man in the rotation (when everyone is healthy)?I agree that Tate has more physical talent but you know there is more to it that pure talent. Ward is the backup and will be used exactly the same as Foster until he gets hurt.
 
'Chaka said:
'hooter311 said:
'Chaka said:
If Foster sits you should start Ward without question or hesitation.
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If Foster sits you should start Tate without question or hesitation.I'm on the other side of the coin.
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Why would you start Tate when he is clearly the third man in the rotation (when everyone is healthy)?I agree that Tate has more physical talent but you know there is more to it that pure talent. Ward is the backup and will be used exactly the same as Foster until he gets hurt.
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Agreed. I have both Ward and Tate. Ward will be starting for me.
 
'Chaka said:
'hooter311 said:
'Chaka said:
If Foster sits you should start Ward without question or hesitation.
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If Foster sits you should start Tate without question or hesitation.I'm on the other side of the coin.
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Why would you start Tate when he is clearly the third man in the rotation (when everyone is healthy)?I agree that Tate has more physical talent but you know there is more to it that pure talent. Ward is the backup and will be used exactly the same as Foster until he gets hurt.
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Not sold on Ward at all as an NFL capable RB. His season average is nice to look at, but in 8 of his games last year he average 3 yards or less per carry. Behind that O-line, that is simply not acceptable.On a talent level, Tate is closer to Foster than most give him credit for and Ward is way behind. He is actually a little smaller with better moves than Ward as well.If Foster doesn't play, Ward will get his 12 touches, but Tate will get at least 5 more and do more with each of them.ETA: Disagree strongly that Ward will be used the same way Foster was.
 
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We can debate who's better all we want between Ward and Tate but this one should be simple. Since Foster has not been practicing for the past couple of days, who has been getting the majority of the 1st team reps in practice? Answer that question and you'll have your answer for Sunday.

 
My RB2 and flex right now are Dwill (plays Atlanta) and Mathews (plays Minny) and I’m seriously debating benching one of those guys for Ward playing the Colts. Not sure what to do, will probably waffle back and forth all weekend.

 
'dagwood said:
'Raiderfan32904 said:
'Shutout said:
Texans trust Ward for protection. If Foster is out completely, I can see Ward having a good game. I can see tate having some fantasy relevance IF the Texans just bury the Colts early and run all day long (but I think that is where a lot of assumptions are leading us astray...contrary to popular belief, I don't think the Colts are going to just roll over and die).For whatever reason, I think a lot of people have this thoguht in their head that the Texans are just going to become the Browns and just run over Indy all day long. That is not their game; its a lot of pass and a lot of pass that is set up off the play-action game (and that is another place where Ward means more to them than Tate).Flexing either if foster is out is very solid but relying on either as a main Rb is probably too optiistic.
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I agree that Houston is not like Cleveland and will not typically run all day long. But the Colts look anemic right now, and if they get behind by 3 scores, the Texans would have to milk the clock in the second half, no? And that sometimes leads to some garbage stats. Maybe not something to hang your hat on, but worthy of considering.
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If you have a decent option on your bench, use that if Foster is ruled out. I think guessing between Tate and Ward is a game you want to avoid in week 1. If you don't have a decent option, I would go Ward in week 1. Long term Tate will be a better play.
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:goodposting: Instead of playing the guessing game I went with Ingram :(
 
I will probably start Jacobs & Mathews over both Ward & Tate. If I HAD to chose one it would be Ward.

 
'NajehHejan said:
My RB2 and flex right now are Dwill (plays Atlanta) and Mathews (plays Minny) and I’m seriously debating benching one of those guys for Ward playing the Colts. Not sure what to do, will probably waffle back and forth all weekend.
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I wouldn't waffle or fret with the matchups you got, think you're set. You shouldn't even consider Ward. I am waffling on sitting F. Jackson. Now that's a much tougher decision to make.
 
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