Alfred Blue RB FA Fri 10/16/15 5:46 PM
Alfred Blue
RB FA
Blue (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
EDGE Analysis
Blue returned to a limited practice Friday, though even if he does suit up Sunday, with starting RB Arian Foster now able to handle an increased workload, Blue's fantasy upside is capped these days.
Alfred Blue RB FA Thu 10/15/15 2:28 PM
Alfred Blue
RB FA
Blue (toe) did not practice again Thursday, Aaron Wilson the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Blue is dealing with a case of turf toe, which clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, though with starting RB Arian Foster able to handle an increased workload these days, Blue's short-term fantasy upside is capped.
Alfred Blue RB FA Wed 10/14/15 2:10 PM
Alfred Blue
RB FA
Blue (turf toe) did not practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Blue's status as Sunday's game against the Jaguars approaches is uncertain at the moment, though the recent return of Arian Foster, who recorded 19 carries in Week 5, caps the fantasy upside of Blue, who rushed six times for 22 yards last Thursday against the Colts.
Alfred Blue RB FA Mon 10/12/15 1:00 PM
Alfred Blue
RB FA
Blue (toe) did not practice Monday, the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Blue was deemed day-to-day with a turf toe injury following Houston's Week 5 loss Thursday, but despite having the weekend to rest, he was absent from Monday's practice. Given the tricky nature of his ailment, Blue's practice participation this week should help clarify when he can be expected to return. Until then, Chris Polk figures to serve as Arian Foster's primary backup, since Jonathan Grimes (knee) is also banged-up at the moment.
Alfred Blue RB FA Fri 10/9/15 6:26 PM
Alfred Blue
RB FA
Blue is considered day-to-day with a toe injury, the Texans' official website reports.
EDGE Analysis
After saying that OT Oday Aboushi is day-to-day with turf toe, Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said that Blue has the same outlook and a similar injury. It Blue isn't ready for Week 6 against the Jaguars, Houston will be left with Chris Polk and possibly Jonathan Grimes (knee) behind Arian Foster. Blue has 10 days to get ready.
Alfred Blue RB FA Fri 10/9/15 7:32 AM
Alfred Blue
RB FA
Blue rushed for 22 yards on six carries and caught one pass for 11 yards in Thursday night's loss to the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
With Arian Foster's health improving and anticipated expanding role Thursday, the consensus was that Blue's snap count would be reduced, and it was. According to Pro Football Focus, Blue played 16 snaps compared to Foster's 46.
Alfred Blue RB FA Sun 10/4/15 5:04 PM
Alfred Blue
RB FA
Blue gained just 17 yards on six carries Sunday in Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Blue received just six touches, while Arian Foster got 11 in his return from a groin injury. The Texans abandoned the run due to a 28-0 halftime deficit, but the distribution of touches indicates that the team views Blue as second fiddle to Foster.
Alfred Blue RB FA Sun 10/4/15 12:36 PM
Alfred Blue
RB FA
Blue's teammate, Arian Foster, is expected to see a somewhat limited workload in his return to action Sunday against the Falcons, the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
While the return of Foster caps Blue's fantasy upside this week, the report suggests that Blue could still see a share of the Texans' Week 4 carries, as Foster is welcomed back to the team's backfield. Blue rushed for 139 yards and a TD on 31 carries last Sunday against the Buccaneers, though once Foster's health is fully established, we'd expect the Texans to once again lean on him heavily.
Alfred Blue RB FA Sun 9/27/15 5:42 PM
Alfred Blue
RB FA
Blue rushed 31 times for 139 yards and a touchdown Sunday against Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
After rushing 14 times for 48 yards through the first two games of the season, Blue exploded Sunday thanks to his high number of touches. While it was a very solid output for a player who had been struggling, the impending return of Arian Foster from his groin injury will put a big dent in Blue's opportunities, even against a weak Falcons defense in Week 4.
Alfred Blue RB FA Sun 9/20/15 6:55 PM
Alfred Blue
RB FA
Blue managed just six yards on five carries and added four yards on one reception in Sunday's game against the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
A game to forget for the second-year back, who saw Chris Polk enter the game to lead the backfield in touches by a wide margin. Blue has gained just 59 yards from scrimmage in two games and his role in the offense appears to be diminishing. It remains to be seen how the backfield touches will be divided in the Week 3 matchup with the Buccaneers.