Texans Just Don't Beat Contending Teams...

[thunderkyss]

Originally Posted by Doppelganger

The Texans have now gotten to 6-3 and are 3 games over .500 for the first time. Since you made this post on 9/25/11, the Texans have beaten: Pitt, Ten, Jax, and Cleveland. They lost to Oakland and Baltimore. Since the Texans have now gotten to 3 games over .500 and have beaten 1 contender (Pitt), would you say your tune has changed?

This is a different Texans team..... period.

If they go on to win next week, handing the Bucs their second loss in as many weeks.... the bandwagon is going to get aweful crowded.

[Doppelganger]

Originally Posted by DexmanC

I'd have to admit that I'm quite impressed. They have yet to go "space cadet"
after stringing together a win or two. Their game-in game-out focus
has been remarkable. Let's see them keep it up.

I also have been impressed, but next week will be an important game. It will be an excellent gauge for the team's progress. The Bucs are 4-4 and are playing for their season. If the Bucs lose, they go to 4-5 and drop a couple of games behind the WC contenders. If the Bucs win, they keep pace and keep their dream of the playoffs alive.

Next week will be a playoff game for the Bucs. If the Texans have indeed turned the corner, they will go into Tampa and beat the Bucs. If they beat the Bucs, they go into the bye 7-3 and begin the final stretch with confidence. If they lose, they go into the bye at 6-4 and have doubts.