"According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, "signs now point to" Derrick Ward and Ben Tate carrying the load in the Texans backfield against the Colts Sunday.

The Houston Examiner's Alan Burge also believes the combination of Ward, Tate, and Steve Slaton should be "good enough" to win Sunday. Lance Zierlein of the Houston Chronicle advises "sitting" Arian Foster in fantasy leagues. If Foster indeed fails to suit up, Ward is the safer fantasy play, especially in PPR formats. Tate will offer a higher upside, but comes with the risk of fewer touches. Adjust your lineups according to your risk tolerance. "