Wild Card vs. Indianapolis Colts
Now that Lamar Miller has recovered from his ankle injury, Alfred Blue will remain the backup for Saturday’s playoff matchup. In the two contests against the Colts this year Blue was held to 52 yards on 19 carries. Indy’s run defense was solid in both meetings and should again have success limiting the Texans run attack on Saturday. Blue doesn’t make for a good fantasy option.
Week 17 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
With Lamar Miller missing last week’s game against the Eagles, Alfred Blue and D’Onta Foreman split the playing time. Blue finished with 14 yards on the ground and 26 receiving yards on four catches. In the October meeting with the Jaguars Blue received eight carries for 28 yards and doesn’t make for a good fantasy option in the rematch, regardless of Miller’s status.
Week 16 at Philadelphia Eagles
With Lamar Miller battling an ankle injury last Saturday at the Jets, Alfred Blue received nine rushing attempts but gained only six yards versus an average run defense. Miller is expected back on Sunday, so Blue will likely return to the backup role. He should not be a part of your starting lineup.
Week 15 at New York Jets
Even though it was Lamar Miller who received 19 total touches compared to Alfred Blue’s six last Sunday versus Indy, it was Blue who plowed in Houston’s initial TD. While the six carries were the fewest Blue has seen since Week 3, he was able to find the end zone for the second time this season. Miller will remain the lead back and receive the majority of the playing time, so there’s no reason for Blue to be in your starting lineup.
Week 14 vs. Indianapolis Colts
With Lamar Miller over 100 yards on the ground for the second straight game last week versus the Browns, Alfred Blue finished with 13 carries for a season-high 54 yards. Over the past five contests, Blue is averaging 13 rushes for 46 yards but still hasn’t scored since the opener. He carried the ball 13 times for 31 yards in the OT win at Indianapolis in Week 4 but just isn’t producing enough to warrant a fantasy start on Sunday.
Week 13 vs. Cleveland Browns
Splitting carries with Lamar Miller in the win over the Titans last Monday, Alfred Blue finished with a team-high 13 carries for 49 yards. The two RBs had comparable numbers, outside, of course, of Miller’s 97-yard TD run. Blue hasn’t been in the end zone since Week 1, so even against a poor Cleveland defense, he should remain on your bench.
Week 12 vs. Tennessee Titans
Lamar Miller led Houston with 20 carries for 86 yards last Sunday at Washington, with Alfred Blue receiving only eight rushes for 46 yards. While the 46 yards tied his season high, which came in Week 5 when he started for the injured Miller, Blue has scored just once this year. Earlier this season at Tennessee, he rushed seven times for 36 yards, but should not be a part of your starting lineup in the rematch.
Week 11 at Washington Redskins
In the win over the Broncos two Sundays ago, Alfred Blue led the Texans with 15 rushes for 39 yards, averaging just 2.6 YPC, however. He had more carries than Lamar Miller (12) but the ground game was ineffective for both players. Blue will likely return to the backup role at Washington on Sunday, meaning he should stay on your bench, especially facing a solid Redskins run defense.
Week 9 at Denver Broncos
Last Thursday featured another solid outing for the Texans ground attack in the home win over the Dolphins. The team ran for 188 yards, with Lamar Miller leading the way with 133 on 18 rushes. Alfred Blue chipped in with 15 carries but for only 42 yards. It was the second highest attempts he’d seen this season; however, he’s yet to eclipse 50 yards on the ground in a game. While the Broncos allow over 130 rushing yards per game, Blue should not be a part of your fantasy starting lineup.
Week 8 vs. Miami Dolphins
With Lamar Miller running for 100 yards last week against the Jaguars, Alfred Blue received just eight carries for 28 yards. After missing the game a couple weeks ago, Miller is healthy and will continue to be the featured back. Blue should only be on your roster as a handcuff.
