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Slaton / Green split the rest of the way (1 Viewer)
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Nate
Footballguy
I don't get why everyone's freaking out about Ahman Green's carries. Slaton has never been carrying the full load, he's just sharing with Green instead of Taylor or Brown.
Not counting QB runs, Slaton has received (FP includes points from receiving):
Week 3: 75% FP: 18.4
Week 4: 55% FP: 17.6
Week 5: 57% FP: 21.6 Green returns this week for 12 carries
Week 6: 65% FP: 6.1
Week 7: 54% FP: 14.9
Week 8: 56% FP: 12.6
All of which makes him good for the #3 RB in that span - and only 2 yards behind LT for #2 (albeit several RBs had a bye in there).
Slaton isn't a feature back, but he doesn't need to be. RB15 may even be a bit conservative, but Houston has a tough schedule coming up.
Not counting QB runs, Slaton has received (FP includes points from receiving):
Week 3: 75% FP: 18.4
Week 4: 55% FP: 17.6
Week 5: 57% FP: 21.6 Green returns this week for 12 carries
Week 6: 65% FP: 6.1
Week 7: 54% FP: 14.9
Week 8: 56% FP: 12.6
All of which makes him good for the #3 RB in that span - and only 2 yards behind LT for #2 (albeit several RBs had a bye in there).
Slaton isn't a feature back, but he doesn't need to be. RB15 may even be a bit conservative, but Houston has a tough schedule coming up.
Nate
Footballguy
Do you know how few running backs get a 70/30 split?Unless the Texans active depth chart consists of only one RB, named Steve Slaton, he will very rarely see much more than 60% of the carries. If it isn't Green, Moats will get some. And Slaton will still put up good/great numbers.
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two_dollars
Footballguy
Except maybe this week vs the Vikings.. tough matchup for him unless MIN overplays the pass.
Nate
Footballguy
Tough matchup to be sure; but the Vikings are still giving up a rushing TD about every game. Slaton gets the GL opportunities and gets involved in the passing game too. He'll still be a good start.
The OP or original Q consisted of 2 RBs not 3.Between the two mentioned, due to Green's often injuries, that's what I'd guess.If you want to switch the Q to the Texans complete backfield, that's cool but that wasn't how I understood the OP.How would you split just Green and Slaton?
Rushmore
Footballguy
Downontheupside
Footballguy
Ahman Green doesn't scare me Slaton is getting around the same amount of touches he's been getting all year. I just thought he would be a big part of the passing game like he was against the Jags. Maybe because the Texans have been up in a lot of games they don't need to dump it off to Slaton. I'm hoping his WRS #'s will improve when the schedule gets tougher.
coolnerd
Footballguy
The Texans are not needing to dump off because Johnson, Walter and Daniels are playing well. oOne of the three seems to be open when ever they go back to pass. If the better competition covers those three better then Slaton will be more involved in the passing offense.Ahman Green doesn't scare me Slaton is getting around the same amount of touches he's been getting all year. I just thought he would be a big part of the passing game like he was against the Jags. Maybe because the Texans have been up in a lot of games they don't need to dump it off to Slaton. I'm hoping his WRS #'s will improve when the schedule gets tougher.
Hoss_Cartwright
Footballguy
Texans coach Gary Kubiak revealed after Wednesday's practice that Ahman Green is dealing with injuries to both his knee and groin.
He's listed on the injury report with a thigh problem and didn't take part in the workout. "His groin tightened up on him," Kubiak said. "He got his knee banged on the same play to soreness in his leg. So, it’s just a combination of things." Green is day to day and uncertain to play in Week 9.
Source: houstontexans.com
He's listed on the injury report with a thigh problem and didn't take part in the workout. "His groin tightened up on him," Kubiak said. "He got his knee banged on the same play to soreness in his leg. So, it’s just a combination of things." Green is day to day and uncertain to play in Week 9.
Source: houstontexans.com
David Yudkin
Footballguy
Green has played in a stretch of 8 games in a row (basically the remainder of the season) once since 2004. He's not really healthy, so I don't think Slaton has too much to worry about.
THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA
Footballguy
Hey i know when to keep my mouth shut.... But did yall see the play when Moats came in and ran?
I was like DAYUM, who is that.....cause he looked way faster than Slaton. I just grabbed him in ALL my leagues as i dont trust A.green staying healthy and i think Moats and Slaton will be a nice 1-2 punch, then again you never know....
I was like DAYUM, who is that.....cause he looked way faster than Slaton. I just grabbed him in ALL my leagues as i dont trust A.green staying healthy and i think Moats and Slaton will be a nice 1-2 punch, then again you never know....
two_dollars
Footballguy
Moats wasn't all that impressive during his time in PHI, on the limited action he did see. You were probably just seeing fresh legs. Though it is his 4th year now, maybe he needed to get out from behind Westbrook.
THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA
Footballguy
You maybe right....Fresh Legs and all. He hit that corner fast in a mutha.But the reason i added him, didnt have nothing to do with that. The texans have the great Gibbs here now, and even before him we always had a decent running oline.Green health is another factor, and when i saw them IR C.Taylor, and promote Moats i wanted to add him then. It only takes one injury to green for him to get a timeshare of the carries. And look now....Green had the injury. So who knows what Moat does with his opportunity. I think he in a nice run system though.
two_dollars
Footballguy
Moats WILL get carries. Kubiak has already said that Slaton is on a "touch-count" and whether it's Green or Moats if Green can't go, they will still go with a 2 back system. Moats COULD take advatage of it and bury Green, who already has 1 foot in the proverbial football grave. And fresh legs at this point in the season (with Slaton possibly hitting the rookie wall and slowing down) is a good thing for Moats. Kubiak said he liked what he saw with his limited time last week. I better just stop now before I talk myself into spending 5 bucks on a transaction for him haha.
lyon812
Footballguy
From Rotoworld:
Texans coach Gary Kubiak said Steve Slaton was given fewer carries in Week 10 because the running back was "worn down."
"I would hope that him not playing as many reps this week gets him back to full speed, but the kid needed a break," Kubiak said. "He’s played a lot of football in a short period of time. I expect him to bounce right back." Slaton may share more carries with Ahman Green and Ryan Moats as he becomes accustomed to the grind of the NFL season.
Texans coach Gary Kubiak said Steve Slaton was given fewer carries in Week 10 because the running back was "worn down."
"I would hope that him not playing as many reps this week gets him back to full speed, but the kid needed a break," Kubiak said. "He’s played a lot of football in a short period of time. I expect him to bounce right back." Slaton may share more carries with Ahman Green and Ryan Moats as he becomes accustomed to the grind of the NFL season.
