I want Andre Johnson to score.

[ChampionTexan]

Originally Posted by dc_txtech

Decker has 7 TD's in the last 6 games. I would be extremely hesitant to put him on my bench.

Yeah, but OD has TD's in 5 of his last 6 games, and Decker only caught two passes (none for TD's) in his last game.

Not an easy decision at all (and I realize that doesn't help).

[Big Lou]

I hope we see a 80/20 pass to run balance this week to give Foster a break.

[The Pencil Neck]

Originally Posted by Big Lou

I hope we see a 80/20 pass to run balance this week to give Foster a break.

? What?!

You'll only see an 80/20 pass to run balance if the team is down by a lot of points early and our running game has been stonewalled.

[Hervoyel]

"Look at that Butthead! Arian Foster's gonna score! Andre never gets to score!"

"Settle down Beavis!"

"No! It's not fair! Arian Foster scores all the time! Throw it to AJ!"

[Big Lou]

Originally Posted by The Pencil Neck

? What?!

You'll only see an 80/20 pass to run balance if the team is down by a lot of points early and our running game has been stonewalled.

I know, Kubiak would never game plan that way. Plus the offense is built in such a way that this would change their scheme, they need the play action to pass withour OL.

I'm just saying that Arian needs the rest, and I don't want to see Tate out there.

I have a feeling that Kubes views every win as precious (which they are), and will run the hell out of the ball on the Jags, and Foster will probably see 25 carries.

Hope I'm wrong, I'd like to see 5 carries for Arian just to keep the Jags honest and 20+ carries for Forsett. Won't happen, but oh well.

[Hervoyel]

I think they'll take some shots down the field and try to get up on the Jags early, then feed them a steady diet of Forsett. If Forsett doesn't get it done then either Arian or Ben will get more carries but I think the passing game will be effective and we'll have a quarter in there somewhere that looks like that big quarter we had against Miami in week one (in terms of points) but it will be done through the air with long passes to AJ and possibly Walter.

[Insideop]

Originally Posted by Big Lou

I know, Kubiak would never game plan that way. Plus the offense is built in such a way that this would change their scheme, they need the play action to pass withour OL.

I'm just saying that Arian needs the rest, and I don't want to see Tate out there.

I have a feeling that Kubes views every win as precious (which they are), and will run the hell out of the ball on the Jags, and Foster will probably see 25 carries.

Hope I'm wrong, I'd like to see 5 carries for Arian just to keep the Jags honest and 20+ carries for Forsett. Won't happen, but oh well.

I think the 20+ carries for Forsett only happens if the Texans get up in the 1st half by 20+ points, which is what I'm hoping happens. That will give the starters (mainly Foster) some rest for the Lions game. If it's one of those grind-it-out close games the starters have to play the whole time that's not going to be good for the Lion's game. And, it won't be good for wear-and-tear on Foster. I hope he's got something left for the playoffs.

As for AJ, I don't think he's ever going to be the guy he was 4 or 5 years ago, but if he can play the way he has the last couple of games that's OK. And, he should be fresh for the playoffs where they need him. I just wish they would start playing the young WR's more and get them more involved in the game. Where the heck is Lestar Jean!?

[ObsiWan]

Originally Posted by SheTexan

So do I!! He's killing my FF team!

Seriously, i would give up winning ANYTHING with my FF team, IF ONLY AJ would get back to his old self. Just wanna see that excitement that comes with an AJ TD!!!

Ain't dat da truth... I have A.J. AND Schaub.
...and K.W.
...and Forsett
...and K-Mart...

Arian went #1 overall in our draft

[SheTexan]

Originally Posted by ObsiWan

Ain't dat da truth... I have A.J. AND Schaub.
...and K.W.
...and Forsett
...and K-Mart...

Arian went #1 overall in our draft

Same here, OD, AJ and Schaub. Arian went #1 in my league also.

I have a division game this week, so need all the points I can muster. Right now I'm planning of playing AJ and Decker. I have until one hour before game time to change my mind!

[drs23]

Originally Posted by ObsiWan

Ain't dat da truth... I have A.J. AND Schaub.
...and K.W.
...and Forsett
...and K-Mart...

Arian went #1 overall in our draft

Duh.

[TheMatrix31]

I miss Andre TDs too. Offense just doesn't work like that. And I don't want to see fades. Those plays are wasted downs most of the time. One of my least favorite plays in all of football.

[beerlover]

C'mon man, sure AJ scores

Still Texans have been able to score without him or a legitimate #2 WR. Another receiving weapon would force defenses to un-cover double & triple teams.

[EllisUnit]

Just amazes me as much of a guru kubiak is with offense that he doesnt call more fade route plays for AJ in the endzone.

[The Pencil Neck]

Originally Posted by EllisUnit

Just amazes me as much of a guru kubiak is with offense that he doesnt call more fade route plays for AJ in the endzone.

Maybe there's a reason for that.

[ObsiWan]

Originally Posted by drs23

Duh.

I smile everytime I think about that because a couple of years ago, I drafted Arian in the third round and got a room full of quizzical, "are-you-nuts" looks. Back then, everyone thought he was a backup and roster filler and that picking him in round 3 was waaaay too high.

That was 2010 the year he ended up leading the league in rushing.
So I was like...

[silvrhand]

I'm happy, I'd rather watch Andre Johnson play and win in the superbowl more than worry about his fantasy stats.

[ThaJokaa]

Its not even about his fantasy stats, I just hate people talking down on AJ

[Joeycharp89]

Agreed, just as our team on the whole gets media attention it seems like AJ gets somewhat forgotten aside from a few highlight clips. I'd really like him to return to his old monstrous self, at least for one big game in the play-offs.

[rolyat93]

Originally Posted by ThaJokaa

Its not even about his fantasy stats, I just hate people talking down on AJ

Tell 'em to suck a fat one, 'Dre doesn't need to prove himself.

[Txn_in_Oki]

Meh. If AJ doesn't score another touchdown all season but gets a ring I think he'll be happy.

I hope, hope, hope that they make it happen this year. That guy is a class act and deserves it.