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111 '09 '08 '07
Games -- 16 --
Attempts -- 268 --
Rushing Yards -- 1282 --
100 Yard Games -- 5 --
Receptions -- 50 --
Receiving Yards -- 377 --
Total TDs -- 10 --
Steve-slaton

Season Schedule

  • Week 1 - Sep 12

    IND @ HOU

  • Week 2 - Sep 19

    HOU @ WAS

  • Week 3 - Sep 26

    DAL @ HOU

  • Week 4 - Oct 03

    HOU @ OAK

  • Week 5 - Oct 10

    NYG @ HOU

  • Week 6 - Oct 17

    KC @ HOU

  • Week 7 - Oct 24

    bye

  • Week 8 - Nov 01

    HOU @ IND

  • Week 9 - Nov 07

    SD @ HOU

  • Week 10 - Nov 14

    HOU @ JAC

  • Week 11 - Nov 21

    HOU @ NYJ

  • Week 12 - Nov 28

    TEN @ HOU

  • Week 13 - Dec 02

    HOU @ PHI

  • Week 14 - Dec 13

    BAL @ HOU

  • Week 15 - Dec 19

    HOU @ TEN

  • Week 16 - Dec 26

    HOU @ DEN

  • Week 17 - Jan 02

    JAC @ HOU

  • Week 1 - Sep 13

    NYJ 24 @ HOU 7

  • Week 2 - Sep 20

    HOU 34 @ TEN 31

  • Week 3 - Sep 27

    JAC 31 @ HOU 24

  • Week 4 - Oct 04

    OAK 6 @ HOU 29

  • Week 5 - Oct 11

    HOU 21 @ ARI 28

  • Week 6 - Oct 18

    HOU 28 @ CIN 17

  • Week 7 - Oct 25

    SF 21 @ HOU 24

  • Week 8 - Nov 01

    HOU 31 @ BUF 10

  • Week 9 - Nov 08

    HOU 17 @ IND 20

  • Week 10 - Nov 15

    bye

  • Week 11 - Nov 23

    TEN 20 @ HOU 17

  • Week 12 - Nov 29

    IND 35 @ HOU 27

  • Week 13 - Dec 06

    HOU 18 @ JAC 23

  • Week 14 - Dec 13

    SEA 7 @ HOU 34

  • Week 15 - Dec 20

    HOU 16 @ STL 13

  • Week 16 - Dec 27

    HOU 27 @ MIA 20

  • Week 17 - Jan 03

    NE 27 @ HOU 34

  • Week 1 - Sep 07

    HOU 17 @ PIT 38

    13 rushes

    43 rush yards

    0 TDs

    3 receptions

    6 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 3 - Sep 21

    HOU 12 @ TEN 31

    18 rushes

    116 rush yards

    1 TDs

    4 receptions

    8 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 4 - Sep 28

    HOU 27 @ JAC 30

    10 rushes

    33 rush yards

    0 TDs

    8 receptions

    83 rec yards

    1 TDs

  • Week 5 - Oct 05

    IND 31 @ HOU 27

    16 rushes

    93 rush yards

    2 TDs

    1 receptions

    3 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 6 - Oct 12

    MIA 28 @ HOU 29

    15 rushes

    58 rush yards

    0 TDs

    1 receptions

    3 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 7 - Oct 19

    DET 21 @ HOU 28

    17 rushes

    80 rush yards

    1 TDs

    3 receptions

    9 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 8 - Oct 26

    CIN 6 @ HOU 35

    15 rushes

    53 rush yards

    1 TDs

    2 receptions

    13 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 9 - Nov 02

    HOU 21 @ MIN 28

    16 rushes

    62 rush yards

    0 TDs

    8 receptions

    56 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 10 - Nov 09

    BAL 41 @ HOU 13

    4 rushes

    7 rush yards

    0 TDs

    2 receptions

    17 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 11 - Nov 16

    HOU 27 @ IND 33

    14 rushes

    156 rush yards

    1 TDs

    receptions

    rec yards

    TDs

  • Week 12 - Nov 23

    HOU 16 @ CLE 6

    21 rushes

    73 rush yards

    0 TDs

    receptions

    rec yards

    TDs

  • Week 13 - Dec 01

    JAC 17 @ HOU 30

    21 rushes

    130 rush yards

    2 TDs

    2 receptions

    52 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 14 - Dec 07

    HOU 24 @ GB 21

    26 rushes

    120 rush yards

    0 TDs

    3 receptions

    40 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 15 - Dec 14

    TEN 12 @ HOU 13

    24 rushes

    100 rush yards

    0 TDs

    3 receptions

    15 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 16 - Dec 21

    HOU 16 @ OAK 27

    18 rushes

    66 rush yards

    0 TDs

    5 receptions

    36 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 17 - Dec 28

    CHI 24 @ HOU 31

    20 rushes

    92 rush yards

    1 TDs

    5 receptions

    36 rec yards

    0 TDs

  • Week 1 - Sep 09

    KC 3 @ HOU 20

  • Week 2 - Sep 16

    HOU 34 @ CAR 21

  • Week 3 - Sep 23

    IND 30 @ HOU 24

  • Week 4 - Sep 30

    HOU 16 @ ATL 26

  • Week 5 - Oct 07

    MIA 19 @ HOU 22

  • Week 6 - Oct 14

    HOU 17 @ JAC 37

  • Week 7 - Oct 21

    TEN 38 @ HOU 36

  • Week 8 - Oct 28

    HOU 10 @ SD 35

  • Week 9 - Nov 04

    HOU 24 @ OAK 17

  • Week 11 - Nov 18

    NO 10 @ HOU 23

  • Week 12 - Nov 25

    HOU 17 @ CLE 27

  • Week 13 - Dec 02

    HOU 20 @ TEN 28

  • Week 14 - Dec 09

    TB 14 @ HOU 28

  • Week 16 - Dec 23

    HOU 15 @ IND 38

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Steve Slaton

Houston Texans

2009 Review

Steve Slaton


~  Ranked 35th in the league with 117.4 RB fantasy points (basic scoring system)


~  Tied for 40th in the league with 3 rushing touchdowns


~  Tied for 43rd in the league with 7 total touchdowns


~  Ranked 47th in the league with 437 rushing yards


~  Ranked 44th in the league with 39.7 rushing yards per game


~  Ranked 38th in the league with 131 attempts


~  Tied for 30th in the league with 3 rushes of 20+ yards


~  Ranked 41st in the league with 26 rushes for first downs


~  Lost 5 fumbles on the year


~  Tied for 12th among running backs with 44 receptions


~  Ranked seventh among running backs with 417 receiving yards


~  Set career bests in receiving yards (417), yards/reception (9.5), receiving TD (4), receptions/game (4.0), and receiving yards/game (37.9)

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2010 Fantasy Outlook

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Twitter

Steve Slaton (@Steve20Slaton) can be followed on Twitter at:  http://twitter.com/Steve20Slaton


 


 


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2008 RB Draft Class


 


Even with a good lookin' rookie in Ben Tate and Arian Foster in the mix, the Texans are really hoping to get this guy back in 2010:

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Contract

Slaton signed a four-year deal for $2.37 million in July of ‘08 that included a $664,500 signing bonus.  The remainder of this contract is outlined below:


2010 - $470,000


2011 - $555,000


2012 - Free Agent

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Slaton will likely end up in a three-man rotation with Arian Foster and rookie Ben Tate

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Strength of Schedule

HOUSTON TEXANS


Rank # vs. Rush


Rank # vs. Pass


1=Toughest  32=Easiest


 


View Overall Strength of Schedule Chart

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Injury Report

Yellow

Slaton was a dependable back through college and his 1st year in the pros, but 2009 saw him go down with a neck injury that needed surgery to fix. Never a good sign with an RB, so we'd be extremely cautious with this guy

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Texans put Steve Slaton on injured reserve expand +

The Houston Texans decided today to place running back Steve Slaton on injured reserve, thus ending his 2009 NFL season.

Pyro's Take:

The doctors said that Slaton has a nerve issue in his neck and that the injury should heal on its own, but will take at least 4-6 weeks to do so. It was also stated that the issue was in no way career threatening.
You can safely drop Slaton from your fantasy football teams now.

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11:15 AM, 12.09.09

Slaton has experienced numbness for a month expand +

Texans running back Steve Slaton has been experiencing numbness in his shoulder for the past month, but normally it would dissipate and allow him to play in the games. However, at this point, the team feels he should see a spine specialist to determine the problem as the numbness traveled down into his thumb and wouldn't go away this past week. According to coach Gary Kubiak, Slaton will "be reevaluated and will be day to day” depending on what the doctor says.

Pyro's Take:

This doesn't look good for the young running back, but we'll reserve judgment until we hear what the doctors have to say. Keep him on your fantasy football bench for the time being.

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10:30 AM, 12.08.09

Slaton to see specialist tomorrow expand +

Texans running back Steve Slaton (neck, shoulder) will visit a specialist in Dallas tomorrow to get a second opinion on his injury.

Pyro's Take:

Depending on what the doctor says, Slaton will be re-evaluated and is considered day-to-day. The Texans insist his injury isn't serious, but we'll see what the story is later in the week. Keep him on your fantasy football bench for now.

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05:45 PM, 12.07.09

Slaton inactive as expected expand +

Texans running back Steve Slaton (neck) is inactive for the game against the Jaguars today. Chris Brown will be getting the start in his place.

Pyro's Take:

Jacksonville has a pretty good rush D, so Chris Brown might not be the greatest replacement for Slaton in your fantasy football lineup. Hopefully you have someone else to plug in there today.

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Source: www.nfl.com

10:30 AM, 12.06.09

Slaton not expected to play on Sunday expand +

Texans running back Steve Slaton (shoulder, neck) is not expected to be active on Sunday against the Jaguars. Chris Brown has already been named the starter by coach Gary Kubiak.

Pyro's Take:

Slaton reportedly has numbness in his arms and though he is said to be a game-time decision, don't expect him to play this weekend. Get him out of your fantasy football lineup now.

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01:45 PM, 12.04.09

Slaton limited again on Thursday expand +

Texans running back Steve Slaton (neck) was limited again in practice on Thursday.

Pyro's Take:

Slaton should be able to go this Sunday as he was limited in the same way last week and played. He's getting back to RB2 status, so don't be afraid to use him on your fantasy football team this week.

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06:30 PM, 12.03.09

Slaton limited in practice yesterday expand +

Texans running back Steve Slaton went through limited participation at practice yesterday due to a sore neck.

Pyro's Take:

Slaton should be fine as he was limited in the same way last week, then went out to reestablish himself as a viable RB2 on your fantasy football team during the game. He's got a nice match-up, so don't be afraid to use him.

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Source: www.houstontexans.com

09:45 AM, 12.03.09

Slaton finally taking care of the ball expand +

Texans running back Steve Slaton has now gone three straight games without a fumble after fumbling seven times (losing five) over the first eight games.

Pyro's Take:

Slaton is starting to regain a bit of the fantasy football value he lost from the first half of the season. Despite being benched after one carry in Week 8 and not starting the following game, Slaton is still fourth in the league in RB receptions, leads the NFL in receiving TDs for a RB, and has seven touchdowns overall. Not too shabby for a down year.

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10:30 AM, 12.02.09

Slaton to start on Sunday expand +

Texans coach Gary Kubiak confirmed on Friday that he plans on starting running back Steve Slaton this Sunday against the Colts.

Pyro's Take:

Looks like Slaton's injury is just fine. The question is, how many touches will the shifty little guy get this week? He's still splitting carries with Chris Brown, so even though he's starting, he's likely no more than a low-end RB2 or flex play on your fantasy football team this weekend.

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01:00 PM, 11.27.09

Slaton returns to practice Thursday expand +

Texans running back Steve Slaton (shoulder) returned to a limited practice on Thursday.

Pyro's Take:

Slaton should be just fine and will play on Sunday. However, it looks like coach Gary Kubiak might run Chris Brown a bunch again, so Slaton should probably only be used at the flex position on your fantasy football team this week.

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02:30 PM, 11.26.09

Slaton misses Wednesday practice expand +

Texans running back Steve Slaton missed practice on Wednesday with a shoulder injury. The extent of the injury is not known at this time.

Pyro's Take:

We expect Slaton to be able to go this weekend, but he might not be the best fantasy football option despite playing better last week. His split carries and banged up shoulder aren't too big of a concern, but the match-up against Indy isn't quite in his favor.

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01:00 PM, 11.25.09

Slaton to start this Sunday expand +

According to the Houston Chronicle, Steve Slaton had a great week of practice and has been named the starter for Monday night's game vs. the Titans.

Pyro's Take:

Phew. Time for this cat to start paying his owners back. Before he put his eighth pill on the turf a few weeks back, he was in the top ten fantasy RBs (basic format) with all of the receiving yards/scores he was putting up. He's been weak in-between the tackles, and I don't expect that to change, but he now must be considered a solid start.

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09:00 PM, 11.21.09

Slaton following Tiki Barber's path expand +

After fumbling the ball eight times (losing five) in the first half of the season, Texans running back Steve Slaton decided to grab former RB Tiki Barber's tape in order to figure out what he's doing wrong. "Tiki had a real big (fumbling) problem just like myself. He got his fixed, so why can't I get mine fixed?" said Slaton.

Pyro's Take:

Said coach Gary Kubiak about Slaton on Tuesday: "He's giving us everything he has he just needs to clean up hanging onto the ball... For us to play well in the next seven weeks, Steve will have to be a big part of that. I know I'm counting on him, and I know his teammates are, too."
Slaton will have that starting job back in no time, so keep him handy to be plugged back into your fantasy football lineup sometime in the near future.

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Source: www.houstontexans.com

04:45 PM, 11.17.09

Slaton to get even MORE competition? expand +

When asked about released running back Larry Johnson today, Texans coach Gary Kubiak said, "We'll go back and take a look at him just like any other player."

Pyro's Take:

Oh give us a break. We understand being concerned about fumbles, as Ryan Moats just lost one on the goal-line this past week as well, but Larry Johnson?!?! Come on Kub, just work on it with Slaton and let him get going again. LJ is NOT the answer to your problems.
Steve Slaton still holds the most fantasy football value in the Texans backfield, so don't go doing anything drastic.

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04:45 PM, 11.09.09

Kubiak confirms all three RBs will be used expand +

When asked by the media on Wednesday about his plan with the running back situation, Texans coach Gary Kubiak confirmed that yes, he'll "...work them all. They know they're all going to play."

Pyro's Take:

Sure, he'll use them all... until he realizes that his mother could have run for 100 yards against the Bills and that the reason Moats has been a backup to Slaton is because Slaton gives you a better chance to win, fumbles or no fumbles.
Watch closely this Sunday however to see how this plays out for your fantasy football team.

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03:00 PM, 11.04.09