Blue rushed four times for 18 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's preseason win over the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

Blue scored a touchdown for the second straight week, which should cement his status as the top backup running back. That role was expected to be filled by D'Onta Foreman (Achilles), but he hasn't practiced or played and is expected to open the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list and miss the first six games of the season.

Blue rushed five times for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 21-20 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Starter Lamar Miller saw a modest workload (three carries, eight yards), with Blue coming in on the fourth offensive series and scoring a three-yard touchdown on his first carry. The veteran back appears set to serve as Miller's primary backup to open the season with D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) still sidelined, and Saturday's production was a welcome sight after Blue had gained just 17 yards and fumbled in last week's win over the 49ers. The 27-year-old should see a decent workload behind Miller, but not enough to warrant him fantasy consideration as long as the latter remains healthy.

Blue gained 17 yards on seven carries and caught his lone target for five yards in Saturday's preseason win over San Francisco.

EDGE Analysis

Blue found little running room for the second straight week and added the ignominy of a fumble to his preseason log. He's done little to enthuse fantasy owners seeking the next viable option following starter Lamar Miller. If D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) is not available for the start of the season, Blue remains the most likely backup for Miller despite the uninspiring August numbers.

Blue's durability puts him to position to be the primary backup to starter Lamar Miller while D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) is sidelined, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Bill O'Brien has valued Blue's contributions over the last four seasons. The 2014 sixth-round pick out of LSU has played 57 of a possible 64 games. "I think the running back position is all about availability," Texans coach Bill O'Brien said. "I think if you're available, you're dependable, but if you're never available, it's hard to depend on you." Foreman's injury had thrown uncertainty into the running back depth chart, but Blue's size gives him an edge over Tyler Ervin and Troymaine Pope. Blue has rushed for 1,908 yards and six touchdowns while catching 49 passes for 316 yards and two TD receptions across four seasons with Houston.

Blue had eight carries for 14 yards and dropped his lone target in Thursday's preseason win over the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

Blue was the second running back used after starter Lamar Miller and was easily held in check by Kansas City's defense. That's been the knock on him throughout his career -- he doesn't make tacklers miss. If D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) was healthy, Blue's chances of making the roster would be minimal. As it stands now, Foreman is not guaranteed for Week 1, and Blue's has more size that his main competitors, Tyler Ervin and Troymaine Pope.

Blue's value on special teams should help him secure a spot on the 53-man roster, John McClain of The Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old running back owns career marks of just 3.6 yards per carry and 6.4 yards per catch, offering little in the way of explosiveness or pass-catching ability. However, he did log 198 snaps on special teams in 11 games last season, and he's well acquainted with coach Bill O'Brien's offensive scheme. There's still some chance Blue could be released if he doesn't look good in August, as his one-year, $880,000 contract with Houston includes only $90,000 guaranteed, per OverTheCap. He'll compete against Tyler Ervin, Troymaine Pope and undrafted rookies Terry Swanson and Lavon Coleman, with as many as three roster spots potentially up for grabs if D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) starts the year on the PUP list.

Blue is signing a one-year contract with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

A 2014 sixth-round pick, Blue had a stint as the Texans' featured back during his second pro season, but he was limited to 72 carries for 262 yards and a touchdown in 11 games last year. He'll provide insurance while D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) and Tyler Ervin (knee) recover from major injuries, though he ultimately may end up competing with undrafted rookies Terry Swanson and Lavon Coleman for a single spot on the 53-man roster. Blue's lack of speed and pass-game skills limit his upside.

Blue rushed 18 times for 39 yards, scored his first touchdown of the season, and added 36 receiving yards on four catches in Sunday's 22-14 loss to the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Blue finished the season on a positive note, averaging 15 carries and 67 yards over the final three weeks. There were limited options on offense Sunday, as DeAndre Hopkins (toe) was inactive and Will Fuller (knee) was removed from the game early. That led to a bunch of opportunities for Blue, who had a season-high 22 touches and a team-high five targets. 2017 was the final year on Blue's contract, so his late-season surge should leave a good impression on prospective employers in 2018, including the Texans.

Blue rushed 16 times for 108 yards, but wasn't targeted in the passing game during Monday's 34-6 loss to the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Just under half of Blue's yardage came on a 48-yard scamper in the first half. He could have had an even bigger game, but was denied on a direct snap from the one-yard line during a second quarter possession that ended with a T.J. Yates interception. Blue's recent emergence in this contest has to put some serious doubt in the minds of Lamar Miller's owners ahead of a favorable Week 17 matchup against Indianapolis. He got 16 carries to Miller's 10 in this one.

Blue carried 12 times for 55 yards and failed to bring in his only target during Sunday's 45-7 win loss to the Jaugars.

EDGE Analysis

Blue set a new season high in touches and rushing yardage, thanks in large part to the lopsided nature of the game. He out-touched starter Lamar Miller and easily topped his 3.6 yards per carry, but neither back was put in a position to succeed as the offense floundered under T.J. Yates. Blue could remain involved for the 4-10 Texans next week against the Steelers, but it's difficult to imagine him receiving enough meaningful work to post significant fantasy returns.