According to ESPN's Tony Grossi, Isaiah Crowell is in line to draw the start at running back over West in Week 11's matchup against the Texans.

According to ESPN's Tony Grossi, Isaiah Crowell is in line to draw the start at running back over West in Week 11's matchup against the Texans.

Analysis:

Per Grossi, Crowell had the better week of practice, which was enough to warrant his first starting nod of the season. West still figures to be involved, however, as the situation will likely remain a timeshare until a hot hand emerges. West was the frontrunner in Week 10 against the Bengals, carrying the ball 26 times for 94 yards, but it won't necessarily be a safe bet to count on a repeat performance. Former starter Ben Tate should also be involved, but the overall carry distribution will remain tough to predict, as coach Mike Pettine has shown little consistency with how he runs the backfield on a week-to-week basis.