Ryan Moats to Start for the Texans
November 7, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
Steve Slaton began the year as an up-and-coming star for the Houston Texans at running back. But after seven fumbles, Slaton has lost his job to Ryan Moats.
In Week 9 of the 2009 NFL season, Moats will make his first start. Last week, he had 126 rushing yards and a franchise record three rushing touchdowns. Slaton, on the other hand, was benched after yet another fumble.
Last year, Slaton rushed for 1,282 yards and had 377 receiving yards. He also had nine rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. This year, Slaton has 342 rushing yards, 314 receiving yards and a total of four touchdowns.
In Week 9, the Texans take on the Indianapolis Colts. The Texans have won three straight games and four out of their last five, but they have a very difficult test this week. If Moats can help Houston beat the Colts, he may keep that starting job for the foreseeable future. If he struggles, Slaton will likely get another shot to prove that his rookie season wasn’t a fluke.
Steve Slaton has lost his starting job (Image: Zuma Press)
