Early Line: Vikings by 4.5 over Houston - Page 2 - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

Ole Miss Texan · 10-28-2008

Here's an interesting stat I'm going to throw out there...

Games when Peterson has scored a Touchdown, the Vikings are 0-3.
Games when Peterson has NOT scored a Touchdown, the Vikings are 3-1.

**HOU-TEX** · 10-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Ole Miss Texan

Here's an interesting stat I'm going to throw out there...

Games when Peterson has scored a Touchdown, the Vikings are 0-3.
Games when Peterson has NOT scored a Touchdown, the Vikings are 3-1.

That's kinda weird.

**gtexan02** · 10-28-2008

If I HAD to bet $1,000, I would bet on the Texans. I feel like they've got confidence after this 3 week stretch,a nd that counts for something

**HOU-TEX** · 10-28-2008

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Originally Posted by gtexan02

If I HAD to bet $1,000, I would bet on the Texans. I feel like they've got confidence after this 3 week stretch,a nd that counts for something

If I were to ever bet on a game, I would never bet on a Texans game. In their existence they've been about as consistent as a baby's bowel movement.

**disaacks3** · 10-28-2008

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Originally Posted by MojoMan

The Vikings are ranked #8 in the NFL in rush offense and #12 in total offense:

http://www.nfl.com/stats/team

The Vikings are a competitive football team. The Texans will be doing very well to come out with a win.

For contrast..

Scoring Offense (All-NFL)
Texans - 11th - 25 PPG
Vikings - 19th - 22 PPG

Scoring Defense (All-NFL)
Texans - 24th - 26.4 PPG
Vikings - 18th - 23.9 PPG

This one ought to be close either way.

ATRAIN · 10-28-2008

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Originally Posted by disaacks3

For contrast..

Scoring Offense (All-NFL)
Texans - 11th - 25 PPG
Vikings - 19th - 22 PPG

Scoring Defense (All-NFL)
Texans - 24th - 26.4 PPG
Vikings - 18th - 23.9 PPG

This one ought to be close either way.

Good comparisons thanks

b0ng · 10-28-2008

I think that this game wil come down to who has thr ball last and who the refs like more. I thin 4.5 is too high of a spread and this game could end up being a 27-28 affair.

**Texan_Bill** · 10-28-2008

I voted yes, but not for the reason given.

I'm of the opinion that you are what your record says you are. However, I don't beleive that Minnesota is any great shakes either. Their 'big' edge is supposed to be their rushing game. While its ranked 8th, the Texans in comparison are ranked 11th, so not a huge edge. In 7 games they have rushed for 899 yards, while the Texans have rushed for 829 yards.

DBCooper · 10-28-2008

If I was the Vikings I would run the ball straight down the soft underbelly of the Richard Smith "Stay-puff" defense.

Maybe, as this marshmallow hardens over time, we will prove we can stop the run.

At least we know what they will try to do.

I do feel better about Dunta Robinson getting some reps under his belt.

powerfuldragon · 10-28-2008

i wish i could be optimistic. if we win this one, my optimism will probably be so pronounced it'll be annoying.

TheRealJoker · 10-28-2008

Playing on the road against that DL who will be fresh because of AP and their OL controlling TOP is a tough affair.

Our passing game runs off of playaction, if we cant run on those 2 mammoths in the middle we're in for a long day unless Schaub can throw some prayers up and our WRs can come down with big plays in spurts like the Colts did against them early in the season.

**HOU-TEX** · 10-28-2008

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Originally Posted by TheRealJoker

Playing on the road against that DL who will be fresh because of AP and their OL controlling TOP is a tough affair.

Our passing game runs off of playaction, if we cant run on those 2 mammoths in the middle we're in for a long day unless Schaub can throw some prayers up and our WRs can come down with big plays in spurts like the Colts did against them early in the season.

They're coming off their bye week too. So their whole team will be fresh.

I hate to say it, but we need Ahman for this game in order to pound a little. To me, Slaton isn't much of a pounder. Sure, he's slobber-knocked a few here and there, but not on an every down basis.

Ahman, if you're listening, put the damn purse back in the closet and get your ass on the field.

**gtexan02** · 10-28-2008

The main problem with the Vikes is that we match up against them really, really poorly.

They have a dominant OL, so what little pash rush we have is neutralized.
They have a speedy running back, which we always do poorly against.
They have a speedy WR, which we also do poorly against

And they have a physical run defense

**beerlover** · 10-28-2008

call me superstitious

but I must refrain from all bets/hedges/predictions

Silver Oak · 10-28-2008

who the hell are the 6% who voted for Minny to win?

MojoMan · 10-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Silver Oak

who the hell are the 6% who voted for Minny to win?

Click on one of the numbers of votes in the poll totals and you will see.

DBCooper · 10-28-2008

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Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

They're coming off their bye week too. So their whole team will be fresh.

I hate to say it, but we need Ahman for this game in order to pound a little. To me, Slaton isn't much of a pounder. Sure, he's slobber-knocked a few here and there, but not on an every down basis.

Ahman, if you're listening, put the damn purse back in the closet and get your ass on the field.

Funny.

My word for the day is "slobber-knocker".

**gtexan02** · 10-28-2008

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Originally Posted by DBCooper

Funny.

My word for the day is "slobber-knocker".

Insert slobbery knockers joke here

**edo783** · 10-28-2008

Looks like Vegas sees it as pretty much an even game. 3 points go to the home team, so 1.5 points.

TxDavid · 10-28-2008

I drinkin' the kool-aid.....

Texans will win and keep the streak alive......Don't look Ethel!!!!

View Poll Results: Will The Texans win in Minnesota on Sunday?
Yes. The Texans are a much better team than their record suggests.	67	83.75%
No. I think Minnesota will win, but they will not cover the spread.	4	5.00%
No. Minnesota takes care of business at home and covers.	9	11.25%
Voters: 80. You may not vote on this poll

10-28-2008	#21
Ole Miss Texan Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8,632 Rep Power: 10804	Re: Early Line: Vikings by 4.5 over Houston Here's an interesting stat I'm going to throw out there... Games when Peterson has scored a Touchdown, the Vikings are 0-3. Games when Peterson has NOT scored a Touchdown, the Vikings are 3-1. __________________ #99 JJ Watt - Dream Big Work Hard

10-28-2008	#23
gtexan02 Working? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston Age: 29 Posts: 15,334 Rep Power: 34917	Re: Early Line: Vikings by 4.5 over Houston If I HAD to bet $1,000, I would bet on the Texans. I feel like they've got confidence after this 3 week stretch,a nd that counts for something __________________ Adios until next season. See you then

10-28-2008	#27
b0ng Ooops Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 32 Posts: 6,824 Rep Power: 27045	Re: Early Line: Vikings by 4.5 over Houston I think that this game wil come down to who has thr ball last and who the refs like more. I thin 4.5 is too high of a spread and this game could end up being a 27-28 affair. __________________ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

10-28-2008	#28
Texan_Bill Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston. Mediocrity Lives Here!! Section: Bull Pen!! Age: 45 Posts: 47,075 Rep Power: 41545	Re: Early Line: Vikings by 4.5 over Houston I voted yes, but not for the reason given. I'm of the opinion that you are what your record says you are. However, I don't beleive that Minnesota is any great shakes either. Their 'big' edge is supposed to be their rushing game. While its ranked 8th, the Texans in comparison are ranked 11th, so not a huge edge. In 7 games they have rushed for 899 yards, while the Texans have rushed for 829 yards. __________________ DeAndre!

10-28-2008	#29
DBCooper Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Winter Park, FL Age: 44 Posts: 2,439 Rep Power: 11142	Re: Early Line: Vikings by 4.5 over Houston If I was the Vikings I would run the ball straight down the soft underbelly of the Richard Smith "Stay-puff" defense. Maybe, as this marshmallow hardens over time, we will prove we can stop the run. At least we know what they will try to do. I do feel better about Dunta Robinson getting some reps under his belt. __________________ What's that at the bottom of the barrel? Just the inbred children of Uranus!

10-28-2008	#30
powerfuldragon g'mornin to you Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: your lady's sexdreams. Age: 27 Posts: 17,047 Rep Power: 11671	Re: Early Line: Vikings by 4.5 over Houston i wish i could be optimistic. if we win this one, my optimism will probably be so pronounced it'll be annoying. __________________ disregard above post.

10-28-2008	#31
TheRealJoker Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Conroe Age: 25 Posts: 3,563 Rep Power: 2772	Re: Early Line: Vikings by 4.5 over Houston Playing on the road against that DL who will be fresh because of AP and their OL controlling TOP is a tough affair. Our passing game runs off of playaction, if we cant run on those 2 mammoths in the middle we're in for a long day unless Schaub can throw some prayers up and our WRs can come down with big plays in spurts like the Colts did against them early in the season. __________________ What did the city of Houston do to anger the football gods?

10-28-2008	#34
beerlover Site Contributor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 11,356 Rep Power: 15075	Re: Early Line: Vikings by 4.5 over Houston call me superstitious but I must refrain from all bets/hedges/predictions __________________ 2012 Draft was Mercilus

10-28-2008	#35
Silver Oak Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Woodlands Section: way up the ramp Age: 50 Posts: 3,620 Rep Power: 559	Re: Early Line: Vikings by 4.5 over Houston who the hell are the 6% who voted for Minny to win?

10-28-2008	#39
edo783 Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, again. Posts: 7,700 Rep Power: 4640	Re: Early Line: Vikings by 4.5 over Houston Looks like Vegas sees it as pretty much an even game. 3 points go to the home team, so 1.5 points. __________________ De Oppresso Liber

10-28-2008	#40
TxDavid Go Coogs! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston Age: 38 Posts: 1,303 Rep Power: 1255	Re: Early Line: Vikings by 4.5 over Houston I drinkin' the kool-aid..... Texans will win and keep the streak alive......Don't look Ethel!!!!

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