Ben Tate’s Fantasy Football Value Remains Limited with Minnesota Vikings

November 23, 2014   ·   Sean O'Donnell   ·   Jump to comments

This was supposed to be the year many fantasy football enthusiasts had been waiting for. After spending his first four seasons with the Houston Texans in the shadow of Arian Foster, former second-round draft pick, running back Ben Tate, finally earned a starting role.
In three years (Tate spent his rookie season on injured reserve), he showed an explosive burst through the line of scrimmage, breakaway speed and elusiveness that resulted in no worse than an average of 4.3 yards per carry in any season. Oh my, how things changed following Tate's move to the Cleveland Browns.
Injury reared its ugly head early in the season, and Tate was forced to miss time; however, when he returned, he began posting the numbers we all expected. He put up 124 yards on the Tennessee Titans, followed by 78 yards and two touchdowns on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then, all of a sudden, the wheels just fell off.
Here's a look at the meager numbers the ball-carrier produced over his next five outing...

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