HOUSTON (CBS HOUSTON) – Arian Foster’s season is over and much like the games prior to his return, the burden of toting the rock for the Texans falls on Alfred Blue.

“I’ve always been taught next man up, so you’ve got to be ready to go,” Blue said Thursday.

He has 60 carries this season for 234 yards and one touchdown. His best game came the week before Arian Foster’s debut as he rushed for 136 yards and his lone score on 31 carries.

However, Blue’s averages aren’t eye-popping. He is averaging just 10 carries for 39 yards despite the breakout against Tampa Bay.

Blue isn’t letting the new expectations weigh on him.

“I approach practice with the mindset of going out there and executing the play with the best of my abilities,” he said.

Blue did acknowledge this was a great “opportunity” for him to show what he can do for the future on the team but said he is focused on the Titans game and not his future.

Blue knows he has a lot to offer to the team.

“I think I’m very versatile. I can do a lot of things. I’m a big back. Speed to power. I think coaches can use me a lot of different ways.”

The Texans will need something closer to his performance against the Buccaneers to beat the Titans.

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