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Associated Press - December 17, 2009 5:15 PM ET
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston has struggled in the run game all season and starter Steve Slaton being placed on the injured reserve last week didn't help.
The team ranks 29th in the league in yards rushing a game with 88.7.
Now the Texans will try turning things around with rookie Arian Foster. The undrafted free agent spent most of the season on the practice squad and made his offensive debut last week.
He is expected to play a much bigger role Sunday against St. Louis and could start. But first he has to improve his work in practice.
Coach Gary Kubiak was disappointed in his performance in practice Thursday and says he needs to understand the importance of his opportunity this week.
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