Slaton's saving grace has been his improvement as a pass catcher. Halfway through the season, he already has 29 catches for 314 yards and three TDs, very nice totals from a RB. These solid receiving stats have been the only thing keeping Slaton a viable fantasy play, but is this what Kubiak wants out of his No. 1 back? If anything, Slaton is turning into a Reggie Bush-type player, and we all know that guys like that don't make for quality every-down backs in real life.

Slaton is talented enough to get another chance as the Texans' featured runner, but the leash is going to be very short. If his struggles on the ground continue or if he keeps coughing up the rock, he's going to find himself back on the bench. As it is, Moats and/or Chris Brown are going to handle the short-yardage/goal-line duties. Slaton owners just have to hope that's where their roles end.