Week 18 vs. Kansas City
Last Sunday versus the Jags, Chris Polk had just three carries for four yards. While he had double-digit rushing attempts in three of the previous four games, it will likely be Alfred Blue and Jonathan Grimes as the Texans top RBs on Saturday in the playoffs. Polk carried the ball five times for 22 yards in the Week 1 loss to Kansas City.
Week 17 vs. Jacksonville
Last week in the win at Tennessee, Chris Polk was given the ball 11 times for 38 yards. Alfred Blue led the Texans with 15 carries, as Houston had 42 rushes, controlling the clock for over 36 minutes. Chris finished with eight carries for 37 yards in the win at Jacksonville in October, but doesn’t make for a good start in the rematch.
Week 16 at Tennessee
With a healthy Alfred Blue back for the Texans, Chris Polk was given only four carries for six yards last week at the Colts. He carried the ball eight times for 18 yards in the 20-6 victory over Tennessee earlier this season, but there’s no reason for him to be in your starting lineup on Sunday.
Week 15 at Indianapolis
Last Sunday in the loss to New England, Chris Polk received a team-high 11 rushing attempts for 34 yards. He also caught two passes for 14 yards, but the Texans offense struggled for most of the night. In October versus the Colts, Polk had a five yard carry and two receptions for 17 yards. With Alfred Blue expected back in the mix on Sunday, none of the Houston RBs makes for a wise fantasy start.
Week 14 vs. New England
With Alfred Blue battling a sore back last week versus the Bills, Chris Polk took advantage of the opportunity to run for 61 yards on 12 carries and catch an 11-yard TD pass. It was Polk’s best outing of the year and likely earned him some more playing time, regardless of Blue’s status. However, he isn’t a good fantasy RB option facing the No. 11 defense against the run.
Week 13 at Buffalo
Last Sunday versus the Saints Chris Polk had six rushes for 21 yards. The Texans totaled 38 carries for 167 yards, with Alfred Blue leading the way. There is little reason for Polk to even be on your fantasy roster.
Week 11 vs. New York Jets
The Bengals slowed the Texans ground attack last Monday night, as Chris Polk ran for just 14 yards on four carries. Alfred Blue and Jonathan Grimes combined for 55 yards on 18 rushes, so none of the Houston RBs have been too impressive. Leave Polk, who was slowed by a hamstring injury this week, on your bench against a Jets team that has been solid against the run.
Week 10 at Cincinnati
Alfred Blue led the Texans ground game with 14 carries two weeks ago in the win over Tennessee, while Chris Polk registered eight rushes for 18 yards. During the bye week, however, Polk has been downgraded to the team's No. 3 RB, behind Jonathan Grimes. In any event, it will be a RBBC approach the rest of the way for Houston, making none of the backs fantasy worthy. Polk should be left on your bench this week.
Week 8 vs. Tennessee
Now Arian Foster is no longer a part of the Houston backfield, expect to see Chris Polk sharing the RB duties with Alfred Blue and Jonathan Grimes. Polk totaled 18 yards on six touches in the loss to the Dolphins last week and is averaging 30 total yards per game this season. Polk is the more seasoned pass catcher, while Blue will likely receive more rush attempts. Right now, the RBBC doesn’t favor any of the Texans running backs.
Week 7 at Miami
At Jacksonville last week, Chris Polk spelled Arian Foster for eight rushes and 37 yards. Alfred Blue and Jonathan Grimes were battling injuries prior to the game, so Polk received the backup spot in the win. Regardless of the status of the other RBs, Arian Foster he’ll see the bulk of the action and carries while he's healthy.
