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Ben Tate | Running Back

Team: Houston Texans
Age / DOB:  (24) / 8/21/1988
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 214
College: Auburn
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Coach Gary Kubiak reiterated that he expects a lot more out of Ben Tate this season.
We're fully confident that Tate will be a factor if he can simply stay on the field. He missed five games in 2012 and was nicked in a bunch of others, losing reps to Justin Forsett. Forsett has since signed with the Jaguars, so the path here is clear. The Texans likely want to lessen Arian Foster's load at least slightly after giving him a whopping 371.6 touches per season over the last three years. Mar 19 - 12:52 PM
Source: John McClain on Twitter

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Ben Tate - RB - Texans

Speaking at his season-ending presser, Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said he needs to see more consistency from Ben Tate in 2013.

"It’s been about staying on the field consistently... [Tate] needs to bounce back next year, and we’re looking for consistency from him as a player and helping us on the field," said Kubiak. Tate missed his entire first year to an ankle injury in 2010, and then battled hamstring and foot injuries this season. He'll play out the final year of his rookie deal in 2013 and should be the No. 2 back behind Arian Foster with Justin Forsett becoming a free agent.
Source: houstontexans.com
Jan 14 - 8:29 PM
Ben Tate - RB - Texans

Ben Tate had two rushes for seven yards in Sunday's loss to the Colts.

Tate has been Texans' No. 2 back since returning in Week 14, but doesn't have an offensive role and is only used to spell Arian Foster. He ended up missing five games this year due to injury and was outrushed by Justin Forsett. Tate figures to see few, if any, carries behind Foster in the postseason.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 05:12:00 PM
Ben Tate - RB - Texans

Ben Tate rushed four times for 17 yards in the Texans' Week 16 loss to the Vikings.

Tate only got on the field after Arian Foster left with an irregular heartbeat. He was in the game for a first-and-goal from the 1-yard line, but only got one carry and was stuffed. Foster's issue is not considered serious and the Texans will need to win at Indy in Week 17, so Tate will return to his caddy role.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 05:06:00 PM
Ben Tate - RB - Texans

Ben Tate rushed five times for 13 yards in the Texans' Week 15 win over the Colts.

He was not targeted in the passing game. Justin Forsett had zero carries in Week 15, confirming that Tate has retaken the No. 2 back role behind Arian Foster. Leave Tate on fantasy benches as Houston takes on Minnesota in Week 16.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 04:49:00 PM
Ben Tate - RB - Texans

Ben Tate (hamstring, foot) is probable for Week 15.

Tate got in full practices on Thursday and Friday after being limited on Wednesday. Although Tate has reclaimed No. 2 duties from Justin Forsett, he's not a viable flex option for the second week of the fantasy playoffs.
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 06:53:00 PM
Ben Tate - RB - Texans

Texans coach Gary Kubiak hinted on Wednesday that Ben Tate has reclaimed No. 2 running back duties from Justin Forsett.

Tate (hamstring) was limited in practice. Tate's injuries landed him in the doghouse, but Kubiak said his "conditioning level has improved." Tate touched the ball nine times to Forsett's four in Monday night's loss. It's only notable for Arian Foster handcuff purposes.
Related: Justin Forsett
Source: Texans on Twitter
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 01:59:00 PM
Ben Tate - RB - Texans

Ben Tate rushed eight times for 46 yards in Week 14 against the Patriots.

Tate added one catch for minus-one yard on Monday night. He didn't see extensive work until late in the fourth quarter when Arian Foster and the rest of the starters were rested. Tate didn't get his first touch until after halftime. He's purely a handcuff for Foster owners.
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 12:58:00 AM
Ben Tate - RB - Texans

Ben Tate (hamstring) practiced fully on Saturday and is listed as probable for Monday Night Football.

Tate was mostly limited to special teams in his return last week and the Texans are making him prove he's healthy before re-inserting him as their change-of-pace back. Whether it's Tate or Justin Forsett who backs up Arian Foster against the Patriots, neither will be a fantasy option.
Sat, Dec 8, 2012 10:22:00 PM
Ben Tate - RB - Texans

Coach Gary Kubiak said Ben Tate (hamstring) will probably have to start out on special teams when he returns.

Tate practiced in full on Wednesday, and says he has a "100 percent chance" of playing this week. He has been out since Week 7. During that time, Justin Forsett has rushed 22 times for 180 yards with a touchdown. Of course, 81 of those yards and the touchdown never should have counted. Regardless, it's not surprising Kubiak wants to ease Tate back in. But by the time Week 14 rolls around, he should be back in place as Arian Foster's primary backup. There's a major talent gap between Tate and Forsett.
Related: Justin Forsett
Source: houstontexans.com
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 08:31:00 AM
Ben Tate - RB - Texans

Coach Gary Kubiak acknowledged that Ben Tate (hamstring) is uncertain to return in Week 13.

Kubiak expects Tate to return for Monday's practice, but "he complained of soreness again yesterday, so I don't know." Justin Forsett is averaging nearly 7.0 yards per on 45 carries as Arian Foster's backup, so the Texans can afford to wait until Tate is 100 percent.
Related: Justin Forsett
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 10:09:00 AM
Ben Tate - RB - Texans

Ben Tate (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 12 despite missing his third straight practice Wednesday.

Tate is officially a game-time decision, but coach Gary Kubiak hinted Tuesday that he'll play. Either way, his workload will be extremely limited behind workhorse Arian Foster. Tate isn't on the redraft-league radar, and his inability to stay healthy has dimmed his Dynasty league star.
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 06:17:00 PM
Ben Tate - RB - Texans

Ben Tate (hamstring) was held out of practice on Tuesday.

Coach Gary Kubiak said Tate worked harder than the rest of the team on Tuesday, however. "He worked with the trainers and ran his tail off," said Kubiak. "It was very positive." The Texans have placed the "game-time decision" tag on Tate, CB Johnathan Joseph, ILB Tim Dobbins, and special teamer DeVier Posey.
Related: Justin Forsett
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 02:04:00 PM
Ben Tate - RB - Texans

Coach Gary Kubiak sounded optimistic about Ben Tate's (hamstring) progress Monday.

Tate hasn't played since Week 7 and is a game-time call at best for Thanksgiving, but he's at least getting close. "He's doing good," Kubiak said. "We worked him pretty hard yesterday before the game. He responded well to that, so that's positive." Now near full strength, Tate is a must-own handcuff for Arian Foster owners.
Source: HoustonTexans.com
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 11:07:00 AM
Ben Tate - RB - Texans

The Texans did not hold a practice on Monday, but Ben Tate (hamstring) would not have practiced if they did.

It's not a good sign for Tate's chances of facing the Lions on Thanksgiving morning. Top Texans CB Johnathan Joseph (hamstring) was also listed Monday as a would-be non-participant. Both players are in danger of missing Week 12.
Source: Tania Ganguli on Twitter
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 06:06:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Matt Schaub
2T.J. Yates
3Case Keenum
4Stephen McGee
RB1Arian Foster
2Ben Tate
3Cierre Wood
4Deji Karim
5Ray Graham
GLB1Arian Foster
2Ben Tate
3RB1Arian Foster
2Ben Tate
FB1Greg Jones
2Tyler Clutts
3Zach Boren
WR11Andre Johnson
2Keshawn Martin
3Alan Bonner
4Jeff Maehl
WR21DeAndre Hopkins
2Lestar Jean
3DeVier Posey
WR31Keshawn Martin
TE1Owen Daniels
2Garrett Graham
3Ryan Griffin
4Jake Byrne
5Phillip Supernaw
K1Randy Bullock