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The absence of veteran running back Lamar Miller from the Texans' starting lineup made an impact on the offense.
With Miller out with a chest injury, the running game wasn't very effective.
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Backup runner Alfred Blue did fill in capably as a receiver, catching a career-high eight passes for 73 yards. He rushed for 46 yards on 20 carries, averaging just 2.