Coming in to Week 12 as the second worst running back (among running backs that have recorded at least 100 rushes) in terms of our Rushing NEP per play metric, it may be difficult to get behind using Alfred Blue in your lineup. What we like about Blue, though, is his heavy workload -- he's averaged over 18 touches per game over the past three weeks -- and his opportunity. Blue will get the chance to take on a New Orleans Saints defense that has allowed the fourth most fantasy points to running backs this season.

With the Texans hosting the Saints at home and favored by three points, the projected game script sets up very well for Blue. Houston is also the owner of a very healthy implied point total of 25.25 -- per Vegas -- which should lead to at least a trip or two to the red zone for this offense.