A quick update to pass along from the press box at Reliant Stadium, where the Texans host the Saints Saturday night: Running back Arian Foster will start tonight for Houston.

I’m excited to be taking in my first live preseason game of the summer tonight in Houston. Sure, it’s only the first tune-up for two largely veteran teams — the Jets and Texans — but there’s constant evaluation going on this time of year, and I will be paying close attention to a few factors, in particular while the starters are around.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz has a plan for his backfield, and it’s not going to improve the fantasy value of Jahvid Best.

Arian Foster is motivated for the 2011 season. Want proof? Check this out…

Texans coach Gary Kubiak, when you are laying in bed tonight thinking to yourself, ‘why does this stuff happen to me?’ I want you to know that things like this happen to you because you fool with fantasy enthusiasts every week.

I don’t know why so many teams missed on Arian Foster, but it’s time to start taking him seriously.

Through one quarter of action in Oakland, Texans RB Arian Foster hasn’t touched the field. His absence isn’t due to an injury, though, as the word from the press box is that Foster isn’t playing due to a coach’s decision.

The Texans just had an awesome touchdown drive for a score at Washington. Sorry if you cannot see my tongue firmly planted on my cheek.

Arian Foster is showcasing why he was one of my favorite sleepers.

You all may have your Christmas day, your St. Patrick’s day or your Talk Like a Pirate day — but my favorite holiday occurs when Gil Brandt hands over his fantasy football draft board.

Arian Foster will likely end that revolving door at running back for the Texans. Foster lit up the Cowboys for 110 yards and a touchdown to add the exclamation point to the position.

According to a report, Texans rookie RB Ben Tate could be lost for the season with a broken ankle.

We’ve been keeping tabs on the backfield situation in Houston, where Arian Foster, Steve Slaton and Ben Tate are expected to compete for the lead role.

Thomas Jones is listed ahead of Jamaal Charles on the Chiefs depth chart. How does that affect Charles’ fantasy value?

Arian Foster, who entered the league as an undrafted rookie free agent, has reportedly “made a believer” of the coaches in Houston.