Arian Foster is officially inactive for the Texans today. So is Bernard Pierce for the Ravens. In their place, it should be Alfred Blue starting for Houston, and Justin Forsett for the Ravens.
In both cases, other players might work in. The Texans also have Jonathan Grimes and Ronnie Brown, and the Ravens have rookie Lorenzo Taliaferro. But if you're in a bind at running back, Blue and Forsett merit consideration.
Maurice Jones-Drew is also inactive for the Raiders, making Darren McFadden a desperation start.
It's not official, but it sounds like Jamaal Charles will be out for Kansas City. That makes Knile Davis a particularly attractive option.
--Andy Richardson