Arian Foster Fantasy News 2011-2012

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</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Foster returns to Texans practice Wednesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Arian Foster - RB - HOU - Sep. 14 - 2:22 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Arian Foster (hamstring) returned to Texans practice on Wednesday.
Coach Gary Kubiak described Foster's practice participation as a "normal Wednesday load for a starter." The indication there is that the Texans expect Foster to start against Miami. "Everything was positive," added Kubiak. "If he can play, you play. There won't be being careful with him." Foster will have to make it through the week setback-free, but early signs are very encouraging. The Texans were smart to avoid rushing Foster back for Week 1. Ben Tate and Derrick Ward will go back to the bench if Foster starts.
Source: John McClain on Twitter
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</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Texans targeting 20 touches for Arian </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Arian Foster - RB - HOU - Sep. 16 - 4:31 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans are targeting 20 Week 2 touches for Arian Foster (questionable, hamstring), and 10 for Ben Tate off the bench.
McClain also believes Foster is a shoo-in to start against the Dolphins. "Gary Kubiak likes Foster to get at least 25 touches," McClain notes. "Cause he's been out, I bet it'll be somewhere around 20, depending on how game goes." According to McClain, Foster "could have started" in Week 1 against the Colts had it been a playoff game. Foster needs to be penciled into fantasy lineups for now, and monitored into Sunday morning.
Source: John McClain on Twitter
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Arian Foster - RB - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Arian Foster is active and in the starting lineup against the Dolphins in Week 2, as expected.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Nick Scurfield of the Texans official website calls Ben Tate the "backup" for Sunday's game. Foster is a must-start in all leagues, leaving Tate as a flex play. Jacoby Jones is starting for Kevin Walter, as expected. The rest of the Texans inactives: QB Tyler Yates, RB Derrick Ward, CB Brandon Harris, TE Garrett Graham, OG Thomas Austin, and OT Derek Newton.
Sep. 18 - 2:55 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Arian Foster - RB - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Arian Foster (hamstring) did not participate in running drills with the Texans on Monday, and is considered "day to day."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"We took the step that we were kind of expecting to take. We were hoping to get him 10-15 carries," said coach Gary Kubiak of Foster's Week 1 effort. "He ended up getting 10. I think it is going to be a process with Arian working back to full speed." It sounds like the Texans will continue to limit Foster's workloads going forward. Ben Tate is going to be the best fantasy play in Houston's backfield until Foster proves his health.
Sep. 19 - 4:43 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Foster misses Texans practice on Wednesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Arian Foster - RB - HOU - Sep. 21 - 2:27 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The Texans held Arian Foster (hamstring) out of Wednesday's practice.
Coach Gary Kubiak said afterwards that Foster "worked real hard" in his rehab, but it's too early to tell how Houston's backfield picture will play out Sunday. We're tentatively expecting the Texans to shut down Foster for at least one week. That would leave Steve Slaton behind Ben Tate, with Derrick Ward (ankle) also not practicing. Foster owners should look elsewhere in Week 3.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
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Arian Foster - RB - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Gary Kubiak characterized Arian Foster (hamstring) as "day-to-day" after a limited practice Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"He went the whole practice," said Kubiak. "There's a progression here going on, and he’s progressing very nicely. We'll see where he's at tomorrow. ... As I said, he can't go from zero to everything, so we're trying to keep this progression going." Foster may end up being active as the No. 2 back this week, but he's not going to start over Ben Tate until he's back to full strength.
Sep. 22 - 4:09 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: HoustonTexans.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Arian Foster - RB - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>ProFootballTalk.com's Mike Florio has been told by a league source that Arian Foster (hamstring, questionable) is not expected to play in Week 3.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bob Holtzmann of ESPN is also reporting that signs are pointing to Foster not playing at New Orleans. Safely remove him from your fantasy lineups if you haven't already. Ben Tate - who has topped 100 yards in each of the first two games of the 2011 season - will get the start in Foster's place, and should be played as a borderline RB1.
Sep. 25 - 8:41 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ProFootballTalk on NBC Sports</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Arian Foster - RB - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Speaking on his radio show Monday evening, Texans coach Gary Kubiak expressed confidence that Arian Foster (hamstring) will be ready to play in Week 4 and contribute in a large role.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"We’re expecting Arian out there full-speed, ready to go," said Kubiak. "Hopefully we’re through this phase here and he’s healthy for the rest of the season. We’re expecting him to go back to work Wednesday." Kubiak cited Foster's absence for the team's struggles in the red zone. The Texans are 30th in "red-zone percentage," having scored a touchdown on 5-of-16 trips (31%).
Sep. 26 - 6:43 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Arian Foster - RB - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Houston Chronicle's John McClain expects Arian Foster (hamstring) to return to his starting job this week against the Steelers.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>McClain calls Ben Tate "the backup" after coach Gary Kubiak suggested Monday that Foster should be "full speed, ready to go" this week. Tate has run with impressive power, but he's taking the fall for the Texans' red-zone woes. They've managed one yard or less on 11-of-26 red-zone carries this year. Foster's more dynamic talent will make a difference. This year's Steelers are allowing the 13th-most fantasy points to opposing backs.
Sep. 27 - 4:25 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: John McClain on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Arian Foster - RB - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Updating a previous item, Texans coach Gary Kubiak indicated Wednesday that Arian Foster (hamstring) will not return to his full workload in Week 4.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"It doesn't go from nothing to everything," said Kubiak. "We've got to bring him along the right way." The situation sounds eerily similar to Week 2, when Foster started the game but only made it through two quarters and didn't play with his usual productivity (3.3 YPC). Owners deep at running back can approach this as a wait-and-see week, especially considering the matchup against Pittsburgh. Foster remains a better Week 4 fantasy play than Ben Tate.
Sep. 28 - 2:57 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Arian Foster - RB - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Arian Foster (quad) was limited in Texans practice for the second straight day Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>A tad concerning after Foster was a surprise entrant on Wednesday's injury report, but there have been no indications his ailment is serious or that he will not be full-go against the Ravens this weekend. He should return to full practice on Friday. He's Rotoworld's No. 3 ranked running back for Week 6.
Oct. 13 - 4:35 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Baltimore Ravens on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>