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(Hou - RB) 
Fri, Nov 6Recent News
- Texans head coach Gary Kubiak refuses to name a starter at running back for Sunday's game against the Colts. All week long, Kubiak has been saying that all three of his running backs -- Slaton, Ryan Moats and Chris Brown -- will see action in Indianapolis.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: However this situation plays itself out, you can expect Slaton to be on the field in some capacity. He may not be the top running back at the moment, but he's the most explosive of the three and is dangerous as a receiving threat. Without Owen Daniels (knee), we may see more of Slaton as receiver.
Mon, Nov 2
- During a post-game press conference, Texans head coach Gary Kubiak implied that Slaton, who lost his fifth fumble of the season on Sunday, will be involved in next week's game.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: "I told Steve in the locker room to get his chin up. This team needs him playing well and making plays and I'm expecting him to come right back next week and help us," said Kubiak. In each of the two games previous to Sunday's win over Buffalo, Slaton had been pulled after laying the ball on the grass, only to come back and contribute in some meaningful way. He was not put back into Sunday's game as Ryan Moats rushed for 126 yards and three scores. While Kubiak isn't letting on about his plans for next week in Indianapolis, it appears that Moats has earned a larger share of the rushing load. Slaton can still contribute as a pass-catching threat out of the backfield or split wide -- more so now with tight end Owen Daniels (knee) done for the season. - RB Steve Slaton or RB Ryan Moats ... who will start for the Texans? "I'm going to play them all," Kubiak said, bringing Chris Brown into the equation. "I'm in no hurry to make that decision, but, obviously, we're going to need all three of them. We'll make a decision when we get to Indianapolis. Protecting Matt (Schaub) is a huge priority. Ryan and Steve are about the same from that standpoint. Chris is probably a little bit better than both of them. That's why we have Chris in a lot of those situations. Hands-wise, they both (Slaton and Moats) have great hands. Steve can go outside like a receiver, so we've got a little more confidence in him in that stand point."(Yahoo! Sports)
- Slaton was sent to the bench after losing his fifth fumble of the season in a 31-10 win over Buffalo on Sunday.(STATS, Inc.)
Advice: After Ryan Moats came in and became the first player in franchise history to score three touchdowns in one game, totaling 126 yards on the ground, Slaton's situation became very unclear. Gary Kubiak won't say who the starter is going forward, but this doesn't bode well for Slaton's fantasy value either way. Be sure to scoop up Moats if he's still available in your league.
Sun, Nov 1
- Slaton appears to have been benched after losing yet another fumble in the first half of Sunday's game against Buffalo.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Slaton's fumble was his seventh of the season, five of which have been recovered by the defense. With Slaton on the sideline, Houston has been turning to Ryan Moats, who rushed for 126 yards (26 carries) and three touchdowns.
(Ari - WR)
Fri, Nov 6Recent News
- Doucet's teammate Anquan Boldin (ankle) is expected to play on Sunday, the Cardinals' official site reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: This is a bit of a surprise. As a result, Doucet should either be inactive or a minimal part of the Arizona offense.
Thu, Nov 5
- Doucet will likely split the Cardinals' No. 3 receiver position with Jerheme Urban if Anquan Boldin (ankle) is unable to play on Sunday, the Cardinals' official site reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Doucet hasn't appeared in a game this regular season and a part-time role probably wouldn't lead to much Week 9 production.
Wed, Nov 4
- WR Early Doucet could see his first action of the season Sunday because of Anquan Boldin's ankle injury. With Boldin questionable, the Cardinals might need an extra receiver. Doucet, a third-round pick in 2008, has looked good in practice and coach Ken Whisenhunt has said several times that he wants to work Doucet into the lineup.(Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, Nov 2
- Doucet might be active for the first time this season in Week 9, the Cardinals' official site reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Anquan Boldin reinjured his right ankle in Week 8 and he might be sidelined or limited in Week 9. The Cardinals only have six receivers on their 53-man roster and one (Sean Morey) plays almost exclusively on special teams. However, even if Doucet plays in Week 9, he isn't likely to receive many targets.
(Atl - WR) Q
Fri, Nov 6Recent News
- White (questionable, knee) returned to practice Friday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "I anticipate (him) being ready to go on Sunday afternoon," coach Mike Smith said.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The Falcons have an early afternoon start, providing fantasy owners with enough time to cycle in a replacement if White is listed as inactive. We don't expect that to happen, however, so you don't need to be overly concerned about leaving White in your lineup this week.
Thu, Nov 5
- WR Roddy White leads the team in receiving with 543 yards on 37 receptions, a 14.7-yard average. He is on pace for his third consecutive 1,000-yard season. White set a franchise single-game record with 210 yards in Week 4 at San Francisco while making a career-long 90-yard TD reception.(Yahoo! Sports)
- White (knee) did not practice Thursday, the Falcons' official site reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: There's not much in the way of details here, but we should know more after practice Friday once the Falcons are required to release their official injury report.
Wed, Nov 4
- WR Roddy White had 108 yards receiving against New Orleans, marking his second 100-plus game this season and the 16th of his career.(Yahoo! Sports)
- White (knee) did not practice Wednesday, the Falcons' official site reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The Falcons have a short week coming off their Monday night loss to the Saints, so it's possible that White is simply a bit sore from that contest. We haven't heard anything to suggest that this is an injury that will keep him out of any games, but we'll keep you posted.
Tue, Nov 3
- White had four catches for 108 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' 35-27 loss at New Orleans on Monday night.(STATS, Inc.)
Advice: White's touchdown catch was impressive and another he nearly caught would have been even better. It's the fourth straight game White has scored and look for many more, particularly with Carolina and Washington on the schedule the next few weeks.
Mon, Nov 2
- White had four catches for 108 yards and a touchdown in Atlanta's 35-27 loss to the Saints on Monday night.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The touchdown came on an impressive catch of a punt-like toss down the right sideline, as White played through some contact, hauled it in, and managed to stay in bounds en route to pay dirt. He wasn't able to work quite the same miracle on a red zone target when he was wide open but had to dive in an attempt to bring in a Matt Ryan misfire.
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Injury Reports
| Player | Injury | Status | Depth Chart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Morey (Ari - WR) | illness, head | Q | Ari | |
| Brian Finneran (Atl - WR) | ankle | Q | Atl | |
| Jerious Norwood (Atl - RB) | hip | Q | Atl | |
| Michael Clayton (TB - WR) | wrist | Q | TB | |
| Roddy White (Atl - WR) | knee | Q | Atl | |