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Moats to replace Slaton in Texans' starting lineup
Moats to replace Slaton in Texans' starting lineup
INDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Moats will replace Steve Slaton as the starting running back for the Texans Sunday when they play Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium. Coach Gary Kubiak said Friday he would make the decision Sunday, and he's moved Moats into the starting lineup for the first time. The Texans ...
Officials miss key point on Moats' fumble call
Officials miss key point on Moats' fumble call
examiner.com — One of the most controversial plays in yesterday's Texans-Colts game was the Ryan Moats fumble near the Colts goal line just before the two-minute warning in the first half.The Texans were down 13-0 but had driven to the Colts 10-... (more) Officials miss key point on Moats' fumble call
Texans RB Slaton may lose starting role to Moats
msn.foxsports.com — This season he's tied for the NFL lead in lost fumbles with five and his job as a starter is in jeopardy after Ryan Moats had a huge day filling in for him. Moats, a career backup, ran for 126 yards and three touchdowns after Slaton was benched in ... (more) Texans RB Slaton may lose starting role to Moats
Chiefs running back Johnson
Chiefs running back Johnson
chron.com — Texans coach Gary Kubiak said today they will check out former Kansas City running back Larry Johnson. Johnson, who has issues on and off the field, was placed on waivers by the Chiefs. However, Johnson is no longer facing a possible suspension from ... (more) Chiefs running back Johnson
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Wilson: Moats replaces Slaton in the Texans' lineup
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors — The Houston Texans have a new starting running back , and his name is Ryan Moats. Moats has replaced Steve Slaton in the starting lineup, beginning with Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts, according to the Houston Chronicle. Slaton was replaced by Moats during the Texans' win over the Buffalo Bills when he fumbled. Moats rushed for 126 yards and three touchdowns to set a franchise record for single-game rushing scores. Slaton's fumbling issues have cost him his job. He has fumbled eight times, losing five. Follow me on Twitter: ...

Ryan Moats to start over Steve Slaton
TheDailyBlitz.com — ... For tomorrow's game against the Colts, Texans coach Gary Kubiak has named Moats the starter, per John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. ...

As expected, Moats to start over Slaton
Houston Diehards — ... this afternoon that Ryan Moats will start ahead of Steve Slaton. Hours later, John McClain filed this extensive report on Chron.com. ...

Ryan Moats Will Start Against The Colts
Battle Red Blog — Per John McClain, Ryan Moats is getting the start in Indianapolis tomorrow. Steve Slaton's repeated inability to hang onto the ball has cost him the starting gig, though he's still expected to see action against the Colts. This isn't really a surprise to most Texans fans, especially after how Moats performed in Buffalo and Kubes' well documented history of dealing harshly with fumblers. For fantasy football players who don't live and die with the Texans, however, this might come as a shock. The only words of solace I can offer Slaton owners ...

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