Texans coach Bill O'Brien said Wednesday that most of Blue's (ankle) responsibilities will come on special teams if he's able to play Sunday against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blue has been sidelined for the Texans' first two games of the season with a high-ankle sprain, but he seems to be trending toward being available for the Week 3 matchup with the Patriots after taking part in practice Wednesday. The Texans should offer more clarity on Blue's status for Sunday following their final practice of the week, but O'Brien's comments suggest that rookie D'Onta Foreman has passed Blue up on the depth chart for top backup duties behind Lamar Miller. With Blue seemingly not in mix for regular touches on offense once healthy, it will be difficult for him to offer value to fantasy owners even in deeper settings.

Blue (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday and is preparing to play in Sunday's game against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sidelined by a high-ankle sprain the first two weeks of the season, Blue appears primed for a return Week 3, though it isn't clear how much of a role he'll have in the Houston offense. D'Onta Foreman served as Lamar Miller's top backup in Thursday's 13-9 win over the Bengals, and while the rookie only averaged 3.3 yards on 12 carries, he may nonetheless retain a role. Given the struggles on Houston's offensive line in combination with his own lack of pass-catching skills, Blue will have a tough time producing even if he reclaims the No. 2 job.

The Texans ruled out Blue (ankle) for Thursday's contest at Cincinnati, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blue has yet to practice since sustaining a high-ankle sprain in the last week of August. As a result, Tyler Ervin and rookie D'Onta Foreman will handle additional work behind starting running back Lamar Miller.

Blue (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

Blue didn't practice all week and won't have much of a chance next week with the Texans facing the Bengals on Thursday. His absence leaves D'Onta Foreman and Tyler Ervin as Lamar Miller's backups Sunday against Jacksonville. Foreman could take the opportunity as a springboard to eventually usurp Blue for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart.

Blue (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday and is not expected to play Sunday against the Jaguars, the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blue, who suffered a high ankle sprain during the preseason, appears to be out indefinitely, which opens the door for D'Onta Foreman and Tyler Ervin to back up starting RB Lamar Miller in the meantime.

Blue (ankle) was not present for practice Monday, CBS Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

The same applies to fellow running back D'Onta Foreman (leg), with Tyler Ervin currently representing the team's top healthy option at the position behind starter Lamar Miller. With reference to Blue and Foreman, coach Bill O'Brien relayed Monday that he wasn't sure if either would be able to play in Sunday's season-opener against the Jaguars. Either way, Blue is not a recommended lineup option as long as Miller is available.

Blue (ankle) will miss several weeks, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blue is listed as second on the Texans' depth chart, but given this latest news, there will be some shakeup during the first few weeks of the regular season. This should benefit D'Onta Foreman, if his leg injury heals up in time for Week 1 against Jacksonville.

Blue is dealing with a high-ankle sprain that he sustained in practice, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per the report, the injury is expected to sideline Blue for at least the rest of the preseason. Blue is listed behind starter Lamar Miller on the Texans' posted depth chart, with his absence bound to create added opportunities for the likes of D'Onta Foreman (when healthy) and Tyler Ervin, among others.

Blue rushed five times for a team-high 20 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

A most encouraging sign for Blue's potential relevance was when he replaced starter Lamar Miller on the team's second drive as they drove inside New England's 10-yard line. He had one red-zone carry before quarterback Tom Savage hit Jaelen Strong for a touchdown. It's in that area -- the red zone where yards are hard to come by -- where there's potential value beyond Miller. Blue remains in the mix as the top backup, but is getting pushed by rookie D'Onta Foreman.

Blue credits his offseason practice of yoga and pilates for making him more explosive as seen in Wednesday's preseason-opening loss to the Panthers, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports. "I think it's helping a lot," Blue said. "I think it's made me more explosive. It's the range of motion in your hips and stuff (to) be able to make those cuts and stuff in the open field."

EDGE Analysis

Blue was the second running back off the bench Wednesday, following starter Lamar Miller, and rushed for 33 yards on five carries, including a 16-yard touchdown burst. On the TD run, he showed quickness as he broke through the line, then bowled over the Carolina safety for the final four yards. The message to take away from Wednesday's performance is that he is not quite ready to cede the No. 2 job to rookie D'Onta Foreman. The backup job in Houston is seen as a potentially fruitful one. With an inexperienced quarterback directing the offense, the Texans are expected to tilt toward the running game, presenting many touches to those in the backfield. And they learned something about Miller last season that the Dolphins knew all along: he's not a back that carry a heavy load.