Texans’ Ryan Moats Gets the Nod at RB for Colts Game

SportingNews Nov 7, 6:15 pm EST

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Texans coach Gary Kubiak told ESPN's Bob Holtzman that Ryan Moats(notes), not Steve Slaton(notes), will start at running back for Houston against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported via Twitter.

Slaton was benched after coughing up his seventh fumble of the season last Sunday in Buffalo. Moats played very well in place of Slaton against the Bills, rushing for 126 yards and three TDs.

Slaton, who came into this season with high expectations after his 1,200-plus yard, nine TD 2008 season, is still expected to get some carries, Schefter tweeted.


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  1. Baller
    14. Posted by Baller Sun Nov 8 12:01pm EST

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    Thanks Terry, I'll consider. I just can't help but notice how poised Palmer has looked and how his receivers seem to be coming around. Then again, Tennessee has been looking bad defensively. Still, they are getting healthy on the defensive side. I think I'll stick with Palmer for the upside.
  2. <i>purplekid777</i>
    13. Posted by purplekid777 Sun Nov 8 10:57am EST

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    Start Moats. Jamaal Charles has yet to prove what he can do. Moats showed the world last week. Moats is your guy.
  3. Jessica S
    12. Posted by Jessica S Sun Nov 8 10:35am EST

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    Who is the better pick between Moats, and KC's Jamaal Charles?
  4. JAG
    11. Posted by JAG Sun Nov 8 5:06am EST

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    I am debating as well. Should I start Moats or Jamaal Charles? Charles is the featured back. but Indy's D looks shaky with all those injuries. Decisions decisions.
  5. Terry
    10. Posted by Terry Sun Nov 8 4:07am EST

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    @Baller The pick in my opinion is Alex Smith going against the Tennessee secondary, one of the worst in the league. 49ers are playing @ home, and are due for a win after tough games versus Houston & Indy the last 2 weeks, both close losses. Cincy will crash to earth @ home as Baltimore is seeking revenge for the last minute loss @ home earlier in the season. I think Baltimore's D will be in Carson's face all day and the pressure will cause at least 2 picks on the day. Good luck!
  6. Matt
    9. Posted by Matt Sun Nov 8 2:19am EST

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    What do you guys think. I'm debating wether or not to start both Moats and Slaton. You know Slaton will get his touches. I feel Kobiak started Moats to take the pressure away from Slaton so he can sit and relax, the when he is put in he can prove that he can hold on to the ball. I mean he is there second best receiver now that Daniels is down they have to use them both equally I assume.
  7. Dave McC
    8. Posted by Dave McC Sun Nov 8 12:28am EST

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    they thought they had fumble probs with Slaton... just wait... lol. Slaton will be undisputed starter again shortly.
  8. Baller
    7. Posted by Baller Sat Nov 7 9:29pm EST

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    maroney may be the safer bet there. we still have to see how the carries will be distributed in houston and i don't like any miami players this week even though i'm a Fins fan...ronnie brown will get the bulk of the carries for miami and there probably won't be much to go around as i can see new england dominating time of possession.
  9. Baller
    6. Posted by Baller Sat Nov 7 9:22pm EST

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    slaton hasn't been very explosive this year and he's fumbling. not a good combination. i think the job belongs to moats as long as he doesn't start fumbling. slaton will get his but probably not many goal line carries.
  10. <i>bobby_sullins</i>
    5. Posted by bobby_sullins Sat Nov 7 9:02pm EST

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    Help. Do I start moats, slaton, r Williams or maroney ppg league
  11. Roberto
    4. Posted by Roberto Sat Nov 7 7:41pm EST

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    I doubt Moats will hold on to the job for much longer. Bills run defense is horrible so his 3tds will be his best game this season. I think Kubiak will change his mind once he misses slaton's explosiveness.
  12. Daniel
    3. Posted by Daniel Sat Nov 7 7:41pm EST

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    If Moats gets passed the D-line he'll have a great day ,everone is hurt in Indy
  13. Baller
    2. Posted by Baller Sat Nov 7 6:31pm EST

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    Should I start Carson Palmer or Alex Smith? I'm inclined to go with Palmer especially after that performance going into the bye. Smith I think needs to convince me a little more. My QB 1 is Tom Brady. Not bad options at all.
  14. Baller
    1. Posted by Baller Sat Nov 7 6:27pm EST

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    Great news for me! I was desperately scrambling for a RB to pair with D.Williams this week. I even considered trading Miles Austin. Canceled that offer as soon as I heard the news. Now hopefully Moats gives me some production against that tough Colts D.
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