Houston Texans running back Ben Tate is officially listed as probable on the team's injury report for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. He is dealing with a toe injury that forced him to miss a Week 5 game against the New York Jets.
Ben Tate injury update: Fantasy value improving with ‘probable’ status
Houston Texans running back Ben Tate is listed as probable for Sunday’s matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Tate was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but practiced in full on Friday. He should be available when the Texans take on the Ravens on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact: Tate hasn't been as big of a factor for the Texans this year as he was in 2011. He has only received more than 10 carries in a game once, and that was in a blowout victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both of his touchdowns came in that game, as well.
Once he's fully healthy, Tate could become a relevant fantasy option. Arian Foster is on pace to set a career high in carries, so the Texans will almost certainly ease off the gas to make sure their star running back is healthy for the playoffs. If they don't, the wheels could fall off. Either way, Tate presents a lot of upside.
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