He steps in for Hamilton in the role that Mike Bell had last year for New Orleans as Pierre Thomas' counterpart and short yardage specialist. Betts may not be the thumper that Bell was, but he's good enough to allow the Saints to keep Thomas fresh, and that's all they could hope for with a mid August replacement.Fantasy analysis: Betts' replica Breitling Windrider Cockpit Red La Lady watch Addition does not affect the fantasy stock of Thomas or Reggie Bush. Betts becomes a potential No. 5 back in larger leagues.In Houston, the Texans' offense took a big hit when second round pick Ben Tate suffered a season ending ankle injury in the preseason opener. Tate was slated to compete with Arian Foster as the Texans' featured back, and Houston head coach Gary Kubiak has shown he likes to have a deep stable of running backs.
Now that Tate's out for the year, Houston will need Foster to become an every down back and Steve Slaton to regain consistency as a third down back. Tate's injury is a blow to Houston's prolific offense, and that offense is the reason the Texans have playoff hopes.Fantasy analysis: Tate's injury means that Foster is now a clear cut No. 3 replica Breitling Windrider Chrono Cockpit Men's watch fantasy running back who approaches the top 25 at the position. It also makes Slaton a better bet as a No.?4 fantasy back. It's possible that another Texans back, such as Chris Henry, could emerge as a sleeper as well, so watch the preseason to see if someone else emerges.In Tennessee, the feel good story of RB Stafon Johnson took a nasty turn when the undrafted rookie suffered a season ending ankle injury in the preseason opener.
Johnson, a starter at USC who suffered a catastrophic throat injury during a weighlifting session when the bar fell on his throat, was trying to return to the field, but this injury makes the NFL an impossibility this year and even more of an improbability replica Breitling Windrider Cockpit Steel Mother-of-pea going forward. Johnson deserves better luck. The Titans signed vet?Samkon Gado to fill Johnson's roster spot.Fantasy analysis: Neither Johnson nor Gado had or has fantasy value. Javon Ringer is the handcuff to Chris Johnson, and LeGarrette Blount is worth a look as a sleeper if he makes the team.