Houston Texans
Ben Tate - #44 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 215 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/21/1988 |
| Birthplace | Newark, MD |
| College | Auburn |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 2nd round, 26th pick by Texans |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | 279 | 2 |
AFC South Spin cycle: Titans play spoiler on 'MNF'
The Titans dashed the playoff hopes of the Jets, while the Texans clinched the AFC South with their win over the Colts.
Week 16 playoff scenarios
First-round byes and playoff spots are up for grabs in Week 16. See how it can happen in the playoff scenarios.
Week 15 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Adrian Peterson, J.J. Watt and Blair Walsh as its Players of the Week.
Peterson, Watt make MVP cases, rally contenders
In what might be one of the few true head-to-head battles for MVP either Adrian Peterson or J.J. Watt might have the chance to earn the award in Week 16.
Texans clinch AFC South with 29-17 win over Colts
The Houston Texans are AFC South champions for the second straight year after beating the Indianapolis Colts 29-17 Sunday.
Injuries have taken toll on Texans O-line
The Texans have missed starting ORT Derek Newton the past two weeks — perhaps even more than initially expected.
Week 15 playoff scenarios
The Texans, Ravens, 49ers and Packers all have opportunities to clinch their respective divisions on Sunday.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Texans will learn from humbling loss
The Patriots are the class of the AFC, but the Texans are far better than they showed Monday and will respond with a strong effort against the Colts.
Patriots rout Texans in key AFC matchup
Tom Brady threw for four touchdowns, one to Brandon Lloyd, and the Patriots rolled over the Texans, 42-14, on Monday night.
Friday's 60-second rant: How dangerous is Denver?
It's difficult to gauge how far the Broncos' have come since early-season losses, but using each week to improve could carry them a long way.
Key matchup: Texans running game vs. Patriots run defense
In a potential AFC title-game preview between the Patriots and Texans, Arian Foster and Houston's rushing attack will be under the microscope.
Houston could be end of the line for CB Routt
The suddenly injury-riddled Texans signed CB Stanford Routt this week as an emergency option, but we hear he will be on a very short leash.
Battle for AFC supremacy in Foxborough
Two AFC heavyweights battle when the Texans travel to New England for a classic Monday-night game; plus, lots more from the Week 14 action.
Texans to sign CB Routt
The Texans will sign CB Stanford Routt after working him out on Tuesday, PFW correspondent John McClain of the Houston Chronicle first reported.
Week 14 playoff scenarios
The 49ers and Ravens can clinch playoff spots in Week 14, while the Texans and Falcons aim for first-round byes.
PLAYER NEWS
Tate had four rushes for 17 yards in a 23-6 loss to Minnesota on Sunday.|||||||
Tate could start Sunday against the Colts if Arian Foster's health is a concern.
Tate was active for Sunday's game against Tennessee.|||||||
Tate has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury.
Tate (toe) had a good day at practice on Wednesday, according to Texans coach Gary Kubiak.|||||||
Tate, the primary backup to Houston star running back Arian Foster, continues to work his way back from a toe injury.
Tate added 74 yards and two scores and the Texans overwhelmed the Jaguars in a 27-7 victory that wasn't nearly as close as the final score.|||||||
Tate is averaging 4.7 yards per carry.
Texans running back Arian Foster and cornerback Johnathan Joseph, both selected to the Pro Bowl this week, are inactive for Sunday's regular-season finale against Tennessee.|||||||
Tate, who needs 155 yards rushing to reach 1,000 for the season, is starting for Foster.
