Texans RB D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) is inactive for today's game against the Colts. He was activated this week but evidently isn't ready to contribute yet. Lamar Miller and Alfred Blue will continue to serve as Houston's top 2 RBs.

The Texans on Tuesday activated RB D'Onta Foreman from the PUP list. He had been on it since summer, while working back from last November's torn Achilles' tendon. It's hard to envision Foreman playing a big role in fantasy lineups over the final 3 weeks of most seasons, but he's at least worth an add as a handcuff to Lamar Miller. Houston would have little reason to bring Foreman back to the active roster at all unless it planned to give him a decent role.

Texans RB D'Onta Foreman still isn't ready to return from last year's Achilles injury. "Better, not all the way back yet," HC Bill O'Brien said of Foreman on Tuesday. "I think he feels good. We've got a little more time on that decision." With RB Lamar Miller rolling, Houston has no reason to rush Foreman back. You're better off stashing a handcuff like Malcolm Brown, Spencer Ware or Rod Smith than Foreman.

The Texans have activated RB D'Onta Foreman from the PUP list. He's 5 days from being a full year removed from that torn Achilles. Houston now has 21 days to either activate Foreman to the roster or stick him on IR. We'll keep an eye on him, but we'd guess Week 12 is the earliest he'd play. And it'd be at least another week before he'd possibly be a fantasy option. Foreman is only worth stashing in deep leagues.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Texans expect RB D'Onta Foreman to return to practice next week. Foreman has been on the PUP list all season, coming off the Achilles' tear that cut his 2017 short. He'll have 3 weeks to get activated or placed on IR. We'll see how the 2nd-year RB progresses. Houston starter Lamar Miller has surged over the past 2 weeks, though, and doesn't look quite as susceptible to the potential Foreman challenge as he did a few weeks ago.

Texans HC Bill O'Brien said Monday that he doesn't expect RB D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) to be activated from the PUP list this week. "I don't think he's quite ready," O'Brien said. The coach said 10 days ago that Foreman was on track to return in "a few weeks," so we're still expecting to see him sooner than later. He remains worth stashing on benches in most fantasy leagues.

Texans HC Bill O'Brien said Monday that RB Lamar Miller (chest) is expected back for this weekend's game against the Bills. Miller was active as an emergency option only last night and didn't end up playing. He might return to a committee backfield with Alfred Blue -- and will also need to contend with D'Onta Foreman's eventual return.

Texans RB D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) is on track to return in "a few weeks," HC Bill O'Brien said Friday. Foreman is on the PUP list and first eligible to play Week 7. It sounds like he has a shot to be ready then. A healthy Foreman has a shot to carve out a significant role in this backfield -- and maybe even emerge as Houston's lead dog. RB Lamar Miller is averaging just 3.9 yards per carry this season.

The Texans have placed RB D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) on the reserve/PUP list. That knocks him out for at least the first 6 games of the season as he continues to work back from last November's torn Achilles. Foreman obviously isn't worth a roster spot in redraft leagues right now, although he'll be a potential in-season waiver wire target. Lamar Miller will open the season as Houston's feature back and will be a strong fantasy play.

Texans RB Lamar Miller dropped weight over the offseason and now checks in around 217 pounds. That's a loss of 8 pounds, per team insider Aaron Wilson. “This past offseason, I tried to change my diet," Miller said. "I cut back on eating red meat. I started focusing more on just eating fish and chicken and eating more vegetables, just trying to get right. I know my last two years at the Dolphins, I was around like 218, 217. So, I figured if I get back to my weight, I would feel much better. Right now, I’ve been feeling good.” Miller, of course, showed much greater big-play ability in Miami. He's largely looked sluggish in Houston, posting YPC totals of 3.7 and 4.0. While his O-line is concerning, a leaner Miller should return RB2 totals -- especially with D'Onta Foreman iffy for Week 1.

Texans GM Brian Gaine admitted that RB D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) is iffy for the start of the regular season. "Work in progress right now, recovering from this injury," Gaine said. "We need a little bit more time to determine if he's going to be ready for the season. We're not there at that stage. We think he's getting better. He's improving, but time will tell whether he's available to us when we kick off." Foreman was placed on the active/PUP list to open training camp, making him eligible for the reserve/PUP. That'd cost him the first 6 games of the regular season. At this point, Foreman seems like a long shot to be an early-season fantasy asset. RB Lamar Miller should open the season in a workhorse role. Check out our updated projections for the Texans backfield.

Texans RB D'Onta Foreman will open training camp on the active/PUP list as he continues rehabbing last November's torn Achilles. Foreman has been setback-free so far, and GM Brian Gaine said earlier this offseason that he expects Foreman to be ready for Week 1. Still, the 2nd-year back will need to get on the field quickly if he wants to push RB Lamar Miller for early-season touches. Foreman is more likely to emerge as a fantasy factor during the 2nd half of the campaign.

Texans HC Bill O'Brien plans to deploy a committee backfield with RBs Lamar Miller and D'Onta Foreman, according to ESPN's Sarah Barshop. Foreman first needs to prove healthy after tearing his Achilles in November. He averaged a decent 4.2 yards per carry before going down. And his last game was his best: a 65-yard, 2-TD effort on 10 carries. Miller, meanwhile, has mustered just 4.0 and 3.7 yards per carry in 2 seasons with the Texans. He should at least remain the team's primary pass-catching back and will be the better early-season fantasy bet. But Foreman could take over as the primary ball-carrier by midseason.

Texans GM Brian Gaine said at the Combine Wednesday that he's "optimistic" that RB D'Onta Foreman will be ready for the start of the 2018 season. His rookie campaign ended last November with a torn Achilles -- an injury that can sometimes take a full year to return from. Teams are always optimistic about their injured players at this time of the year, so take this one with a grain of salt. But Foreman's rehab will be worth monitoring closely this summer. If healthy, he has a real shot to emerge as Houston's lead back. Foreman averaged 4.2 yards per carry last year vs. Lamar Miller's 3.7.

The Texans believe RB D'Onta Foreman tore his Achilles in Sunday's win over the Cardinals, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. That'd be a season-ending injury and could put his availability for the start of the 2018 campaign in question. We should get confirmation tomorrow. Foreman's absence would lock Lamar Miller in as Houston's feature back the rest of the way.

Texans RB D'Onta Foreman injured his ankle at the end of a 34-yard TD in the 4th quarter of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. He was in obvious pain and had to be carted off. We'll update Foreman's status when we learn more.

Texans RB Alfred Blue (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Patriots. HC Bill O’Brien labeled him “doubtful” on Friday, though. Look for Lamar Miller and D’Onta Foreman to handle backfield duties again for Houston.

Texans RB Alfred Blue returned to practice Wednesday for the 1st time since suffering a high ankle sprain in late August. He put in a limited workout, but the Houston Chronicle reports that Blue expects to play Sunday at New England. He's not a fantasy notable himself, but Blue's situation will be worth watching for anyone getting excited about Texans rooke RB D'Onta Foreman after his 12-carry Week 2. Blue, of course, served as Lamar Miller's primary backup last season and is in his 4th year with the team.