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Running Back Rank: #9
Overall: #9
Slaton kind of got the Texans starting job by default his rookie season, but he sure made the most of it, rushing for 1,282 yards while scoring 10 touchdowns. And his finish was very encouraging. Slaton didn't hit the rookie wall, breaking the 100-yard mark in five of his last eight games. Slaton is an exciting talent. He is a very fast back with big-play ability, but ran with a little more power than expected his rookie season. Slaton still needs to bulk up a little if he hopes to keep holding up as a full-time starter, but his rookie season was a very good start. The Texans are more of a pass-first offense, but they score a lot and Slaton is a more than capable receiver, catching 50 passes last season. Slaton will be heavily involved one way or the other.
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Slaton is a late first-round pick. He had a breakout rookie season and can even improve on those numbers after a few down weeks last year. He has even more value in PPR leagues. A season close to 1,800 total yards and double-digit scores is more than possible for Slaton. The Texans offense is on the rise, which is another plus for Slaton. He is a guy that has the potential to be the top scorer in fantasy football this season. |
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| ESPN.com reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak will not commit to naming a starting running back in Week 9. RBs Steve Slaton, Ryan Moats and Chris Brown will all play. |
| Fantasy Impact: We think Moats will likely get the start after his huge game, but all three should be in the mix for carries, making it a scary proposition for fantasy teams. |
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| The Associated Press reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton was benched in Week 8 after fumbling for the seventh time this season. Slaton has lost five on his seven fumbles. |
| Fantasy Impact: Who knows what role he is going to start playing going forward? Ryan Moats looked awful good in his place. |
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| Dale Robertson, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said the team will still use RB Steve Slaton as the starter even though he has fumbled four times this season. 'Steve's our guy, and I have a lot of confidence in him. It's our job to help him find a way to hold on to the football. He touches it, and good things happen. But at the same time, you can make five big plays and one turnover can get you beat. Steve understands that,' Kubiak said. |
| Fantasy Impact: We would still feel fine playing Slaton, who is producing big numbers for fantasy teams. |
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| The Associated Press reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton scored a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown Week 7. Slaton finished with 67 rushing yards off 18 carries and four receptions for 22 receiving yards. Slaton did lose another fumble during the game, bringing his season total to four. |
| Fantasy Impact: Slaton is posting huge total yardage numbers this season. He has been a big-time fantasy factor even though his rushing totals haven't been great. |
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| The Associated Press reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton had 12 carries for 76 yards Week 3. He also caught three passes for 37 yards in the game. |
| Fantasy Impact: Slaton had a solid overall game for the first time this season. And with Chris Brown fumbling on the goal-line, Slaton could get back the short-yardage work in the coming weeks. |
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| Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton rushed for 27 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries in the team's preseason game Monday, Aug. 31. |
| Fantasy Impact: Not his best game, but at least Slaton scored a touchdown. Remember, the Vikings have a very good rush defense. |
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| Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton saw limited action during the team's first preseason game Saturday, Aug. 15, carrying the ball just four times for seven yards. He did not record any catches during the game. |
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| Jordan Godwin, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton said he is looking to make a bigger impact on the offense this season since he has been in the system for a year. 'Being a year in the system is definitely helpful, and I definitely know my place,' Slaton said. 'I know the little things I have to work on.' |
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| Vic Carucci, of NFL.com, reports Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton reported to training camp at about 224 pounds, nine pounds heavier than he was last year. Slaton, however, figures that most of the extra weight will be gone by the end of camp. |
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| Brooke Bentley, of HoustonTexans.com, reports the Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton believes he knows more of what the coaching staff wants out of him now that he has a year under his belt. He also said he knows what he needs to do to pick up the yards he left on the field last year. 'The first year is the biggest learning year you are going to have. I think I learned a lot from the veterans being on me and the coaches being on me,' Slaton said. '(Now) I can step my game up more.' |
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