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Texans running back Ben Tate is popping up on the injury report this week with broken ribs, but he still managed 15 carries in Week 10 (with nine coming in the first half), gaining 56 yards. Tate hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 5, but essentially has the starting job to himself -- or, at least, as much as he can handle with the rib issue. 

This is the opportunity Tate owners have been waiting for since the draft. And Week 11 brings a nice matchup against an Oakland defense that has allowed five touchdowns over the last five games. 

Tate may be limited by the injury, but we won't have an idea of how much until the game has already started. It's not crazy to think his carries will go up Sunday, as he gets time to heal, so we could see an increase in yardage and legitimate chance for a score in Week 11. 

Tate makes for a solid start in most Fantasy formats. 

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