Arian Foster

[joejlitz]

I'm wondering the same thing, and I'm finding no explanation. Ward and Slaton each have carries already.

Injured ankle pregame, out for the game...WTF.

Wow.

[spark0901]

NFL.com is reporting that he just isn't starting and that he is not injured.

[Teampunjabi]

They guy on redzone said it was a coachs decision.

[Goody]

Per CBSSportsline:

Arian Foster, RB HOU
News: Texans RB Arian Foster did not start in Week 4 against the Raiders due to a coach's decision, CBSSports.com has learned from a team source. No word has been given to whether or not Foster will play. He is not injured.

Analysis: Derrick Ward got the start and scored on a 32-yard touchdown run on the Texans' first possession. We will keep you updated on Foster's status throughout the afternoon.

[Woodsy]

Im watching the game. Foster is standing on the sidelines in uniform. The announcers are saying they have no idea why he has not been in the game. i will keep watching and let you know. If he does not play im screwed, started him in 2 leagues !!!!

[j2the3rd]

this...is...making....me....sad.

[spark0901]

This wasn't because of the fumble last week, was it? Kubiak is a fumble Nazi.

[offthebeatnpath]

This makes no sense. The guy is a beast...I'm thinking disciplinary reasons if anything.

[britdevine]

You've got to be kidding me!!!

No updates anywhere to make a substitution..WTF. SOoOOOOOO ghey

He's out due to coaches decision. He may play at somepoint

[tbagz]

Cbssports.com:
Derrick Ward, RB TB
News: The Houston Chronicle reports the Texans are going to sign RB Derrick Ward, who was let go by the Bucs on Tuesday. The Texans only healthy running backs are Arian Foster and Chris Henry, as Steve Slaton and Jeremiah Johnson are both battling toe injuries. Ward was released following a poor training camp that was magnified by the Bucs staff believing he was out of shape.

This doesn't really worry me effecting Arian Foster's value with Steve Slaton and Jeremiah Johnson both injured and Ward being such a bust in Tampa last season. I'm sure this was just an insurance policy however if Ward has any success bouncing back in Houston it will be an issue. Kubiak is known to be an RBBC coach and if fumbles become an issue for Foster I have no doubt Kubiak will put him on the bench like he did with Slaton last season.

I hate being right, I started this guy in ALL THREE of my leagues, if you did the same you're looking at a big egg next to his name this week