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Game 13...Take 10...Indianapolis Colts!

JamTex

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On Sunday, December 9th at 12:00 noon, The Texans will welcome the Indianapolis Colts to NRG Stadium to take the 10th win in a row. The game will be aired on TV on CBS 11 and on radio on AM SportsRadio 610.

Of the first meeting of the Texans and Colts in week 4 this season, the thread that I wrote was pretty negative relative to how the Texans were playing at the time. I even predicted a loss. That game went the Texans way in over time due to a poor decision by the Colts head coach, Frank Reich, to go for it on 4th down. We know how that turned out and what it started.

Here are the 2 teams...

Your Houston Texans...
Offense:
WR DeAndre Hopkins Vyncint Smith
LT Julie'n Davenport Martinas Rankin
LG Senio Kelemete
C Nick Martin Greg Mancz
RG Zach Fulton
RT Kendall Lamm
TE Ryan Griffin Jordan Thomas Jordan Akins
WR Keke Coutee DeAndre Carter
WR Demaryius Thomas Sammie Coates Jr.
QB Deshaun Watson Brandon Weeden Joe Webb III
RB Lamar Miller Alfred Blue Buddy Howell

Defense:
DE J.J. Watt Christian Covington Carlos Watkins
NT Brandon Dunn
DE D.J. Reader Angelo Blackson Joel Heath
SAM Whitney Mercilus Brennan Scarlett
MIKE Benardrick McKinney Brian Peters
WILL Zach Cunningham Dylan Cole Peter Kalambayi
JACK Jadeveon Clowney Duke Ejiofor
CB Johnathan Joseph Shareece Wright Natrell Jamerson Johnson Bademosi
CB Kareem Jackson Aaron Colvin Deante Burton
S Tyrann Mathieu Mike Tyson
S Justin Reid Andre Hal A.J. Moore

Special Teams:
K Ka'imi Fairbairn
P Trevor Daniel
LS Jon Weeks
KR DeAndre Carter Keke Coutee
PR DeAndre Carter Keke Coutee
H Trevor Daniel

The Indianapolis Colts...
Offense:
WR Ryan Grant Zach Pascal Dontrelle Inman
LT Anthony Castonzo Le'Raven Clark
LG Quenton Nelson
C Ryan Kelly Evan Boehm
RG Mark Glowinski Evan Boehm
RT Braden Smith
TE Jack Doyle Ryan Hewitt Mo Alie-Cox
WR T.Y. Hilton Chester Rogers
QB Andrew Luck Jacoby Brissett
TE Eric Ebron Erik Swoope
RB Marlon Mack Nyheim Hines Jordan Wilkins

Defense:
DE Tyquan Lewis Kemoko Turay Carroll Phillips
NT Margus Hunt Al Woods Grover Stewart
UT Denico Autry Hassan Ridgeway
DE Jabaal Sheard Al-Quadin Muhammad
WLB Darius Leonard Matthew Adams
MLB Anthony Walker Skai Moore
SAM Najee Goode Zaire Franklin
CB Kenny Moore II Quincy Wilson Chris Milton
FS Malik Hooker George Odum Corey Moore
SS Clayton Geathers Mike Mitchell
CB Nate Hairston Pierre Desir

Special Teams:
P Rigoberto Sanchez
PK Adam Vinatieri
H Rigoberto Sanchez
LS Luke Rhodes
KR Zach Pascal Chester Rogers Nyheim Hines
PR Chester Rogers Zach Pascal T.Y. Hilton

Now considering the Colts, I heard something on 610 on the way home from work on the Triple Threat that I hadn't thought about. The Colts and Andrew Luck won 5 in a row to bad defenses. There was little or no pressure on Luck in any of those games. When they lost, it was to better defenses. The Texans defense is better then all of the defenses that were able to defeat Luck and the Colts.
Now keep in mind that it's still Andrew Luck and he still has T. Y. Hilton to throw to, and he has also been spreading the ball around quite effectively to his tight ends, running backs out of the back field and his other receivers. He's dangerous with his arm. His draw back is that when he gets hit a lot, he gets rattled and makes mistakes. This is evident in the 12 interceptions that he's thrown. When his line is collapsed by a good defensive line, he collapses basically. What that means is that JJ and the boys need to get after him every play and make his life miserable in the pocket. He's not a mobile quarterback and he likes to throw from the pocket, so this is a very good chance for the Texans front 7 to beat up on him and collapse that pocket he loves so much. The Colts running game isn't much so the Texans defense should be able to concentrate on getting to Luck and slowing down that passing game.
On offense, the Texans need to keep doing what they've been doing. Run the ball and control the clock. Keep the ball out of Luck's hands. The Texans running game is getting better as the season goes on because the O-line has really improved in run blocking. That, and O'Brien has really mixed up the running plays. He uses every gap with Miller and Blue. Between the guards and center, between the tackles and guards on both sides. Between the Tackle and tight end, The weak side. The Strong side. Around the ends. The Power game. The Zone blocking game. The running game has really been impressive and fun to watch. It needs to stay that way. Keep it going and take pressure off of Watson. This will also, as it has been, open up the passing game. Watson is finding everyone himself in the passing game. D. Thomas, Watson, the tight ends. The backs out of the backfield. Coutee when he's been available and also DeAndre Carter (Carter needs to protect the ball better). The passing game will need to open up a little more against this Colts team.
All in all, I think the Texans can contain the Colts at NRG Stadium and get the win in a close one.
This winning streak started against the Colts, and it will continue against the Colts.
This will be win #10 in a row. GO TAKE IT!

Texans 27
Colts 24
 
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Trap Game? Need to read a little team news before a prediction. See what JAX did/didnt do because that offense was on fire before that game. Hope they dont come in here pissing lava and shitting lightning bolts.
 
Uncle Rico said:
Trap Game? Need to read a little team news before a prediction. See what JAX did/didnt do because that offense was on fire before that game. Hope they dont come in here pissing lava and shitting lightning bolts.
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I don't think it's a trap game. The Texans know the Colts and what Luck is capable of. I think they'll concentrate heavily on this game and be prepared. And you know the Coaches will look at what has and hasn't worked against Luck and his offense and devise a defensive scheme to match him. Romeo is no fool. He's a genius defensive coordinator and he'll have the defense ready to go against Luck and that offense.
 
This game is to clinch the division for the Texans, so almost a must-win for the Colts to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Will be worried if JJo can’t play. We are susceptible to the deep ball, and we all know TY kills us.
 
It was the Colts, not the Texans, who were looking past Sunday to this game. This one is our Waterloo. Clots 21, Toros 14.
 
Seegara said:
It was the Colts, not the Texans, who were looking past Sunday to this game. This one is our Waterloo. Clots 21, Toros 14.
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What makes you think the Texans will look past this game? Do you think that the Texans won't be ready for some reason? They haven't looked past an opponent yet this season and have prepared very well for every game in this winning streak. There is no reason at all to believe the Texans won't be ready for this game. Especially since they know the threat that Luck and Hilton can be.
 
Trap game? That's the biggest stretch since Michael Moore hit the thanksgiving buffet.

I'm mainlining the Texans kool-aid by the drum.

While I think this is a really stiff test, I'll go with the home team.

Give me the men from Texas 26 and the young male uncastrated horses 16.

If that happens, and the Tits lose Thursday, the division is wrapped up! Let's make it happen Texans!
 
Uncle Rico said:
Trap Game? Need to read a little team news before a prediction. See what JAX did/didnt do because that offense was on fire before that game. Hope they dont come in here pissing lava and shitting lightning bolts.
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Dang Unc, that's got to be painful !
 
JamTex said:
Are you actually starting to believe in this Texans team? That's amazing in itself. That alone gives this Texans team the edge. lol
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I don't care how dubious the circumstances were on some of our wins, and there were a few, you don't go on a 9 game winning streak in the NFL without doing something right. It's obvious the Texans are now a better team than they were when the season started. Once they hit an actual real team in the playoffs is when we'll find out how good they really are.
 
Thorn said:
I don't care how dubious the circumstances were on some of our wins, and there were a few, you don't go on a 9 game winning streak in the NFL without doing something right. It's obvious the Texans are now a better team than they were when the season started. Once they hit an actual real team in the playoffs is when we'll find out how good they really are.
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I completely agree with you sir. I'm looking forward to watching the rest of this season. Let's hope the Texans keep it up.
 
JamTex said:
What makes you think the Texans will look past this game? Do you think that the Texans won't be ready for some reason? They haven't looked past an opponent yet this season and have prepared very well for every game in this winning streak. There is no reason at all to believe the Texans won't be ready for this game. Especially since they know the threat that Luck and Hilton can be.
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My post didn't remotely suggest that the Texans would look past this game. It indicated that the Colts were looking past the Jags to this game while the Texans were not looking past the Browns to this game. Texans will be ready, but the Dolts have had nothing else on their minds for 2 weeks.
 
Seegara said:
My post didn't remotely suggest that the Texans would look past this game. It indicated that the Colts were looking past the Jags to this game while the Texans were not looking past the Browns to this game. Texans will be ready, but the Dolts have had nothing else on their minds for 2 weeks.
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Well let's hope the Texans prepare better then the Colts do. Something tells me they will.
 
Seegara said:
My post didn't remotely suggest that the Texans would look past this game. It indicated that the Colts were looking past the Jags to this game while the Texans were not looking past the Browns to this game. Texans will be ready, but the Dolts have had nothing else on their minds for 2 weeks.
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While I agree with you that colts were looking past the jags I don't agree that they have now have had nothing else on their minds for two weeks. Getting shut down by a team that by all rights you should have stormed through is going to bring you back to reality and shake you up. The real question is will it shake them enough to throw all of the two weeks of prep for us out the window or will they shake it off. In the past Luck hasn't shown that he shakes things off very well and he seems to get mentally rattled.

Add to that our D will be coming after him hard, yes they didn't get any sacks on Cleveland but I don't think they really planned to. There seemed to be a lot more pass coverage in that game than normal and we seemed to only pressure Mayfield enough to keep him honest. They knew he would throw into tight windows even if he shouldn't and he did. With Luck they know if you shut him down you have shut the Colts down.

Not saying it will be easy but making Luck have a bad day is old hat for this D if they play like we know and seen them play.
 
In 13 career games vs. the Texans. Hilton has 67 receptions for 1,246 yards and 9 TDs. He is averaging 18.6 yards a reception.
 
This game spooks me the most when compared to our remaining schedule. Division games can always be tough no matter how good or bad the opponent. The biggest reason I feel that we will still finish on top this Sunday is because our team has fought from 0-3 and seems to be more focused and disciplined. We have had opportunities to drop close games or fall into "traps." We didn't. Old Texans teams would have lost. This isn't the letterman jacket team from several years ago. We are balanced and on a mission.

Texans 30
Colts 21
 
This game spooks me the most when compared to our remaining schedule. Division games can always be tough no matter how good or bad the opponent. The biggest reason I feel that we will still finish on top this Sunday is because our team has fought from 0-3 and seems to be more focused and disciplined. We have had opportunities to drop close games or fall into "traps." We didn't. Old Texans teams would have lost. This isn't the letterman jacket team from several years ago. We are balanced and on a mission.

Texans 30
Colts 21
 
Frank Reich is looking for revenge. I hope the Texans send Luck and Reich home to Indianapolis with a loss.
 
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Going for 10 in the wind. Gonna be a cold one out in the blue lot. Sunday can't get here soon enough.
Luck is gonna get his (with a couple of sacks and a fumble). TY always gets his (with no defender in camera view).
But we still got this. Time for 4 to spread it around and have one of his signature games.
With this win comes the national media blowing smoke up our arse.
Cause back then they didn't want me, now I'm hot..........
281-330-8004
 
JamTex said:
Well let's hope the Texans prepare better then the Colts do. Something tells me they will.
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What is that "something?"

I hate to sound like a negative nancy - and believe me, I'm enjoying the hell out of 9-3 - hell I even cited the 1993 Oilers when we the team was 0-3 - nevertheless, the 2018 Texans have yet to put together a full 4 quarters thus far.

I predict that the Texans will have to take another big step on Sunday to win this one.
 
EVOLVIST said:
What is that "something?"

I hate to sound like a negative nancy - and believe me, I'm enjoying the hell out of 9-3 - hell I even cited the 1993 Oilers when we the team was 0-3 - nevertheless, the 2018 Texans have yet to put together a full 4 quarters thus far.

I predict that the Texans will have to take another big step on Sunday to win this one.
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They will take that step. We'll see it on Sunday. The Texans wil come away with the win.
 
D'onta Foreman has been activated from the pup list and added to the 53 man active roster. That gives Watson another dangerous weapon to use in the final 4 games and going into the playoffs.
Texans will take this game to continue their quest. If Foreman plays any significant time in this game the Texans will take it...
Texans 37
Colts 17
If Foreman is held out of this game, the Texans still win, but much closer...
Texans 27
Colts 24
 
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D'onta Foreman has been activated from the pup list and added to the 53 man active roster. That gives Watson another dangerous weapon to use in the final 4 games and going into the playoffs.
Texans will take this game to continue their quest. If Foreman plays any significant time in this game the Texans will take it...
Texans 37
Colts 17
If Foreman is held out of this game, the Texans still win, but much closer...
Texans 27
Colts 24
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At this point, Foreman is a totally unknown quantity, who has more chance being meh than marvelous. I definitely hope he proves me wrong.
 
Texas Jake said:
At this point, Foreman is a totally unknown quantity, who has more chance being meh than marvelous. I definitely hope he proves me wrong.
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Well, I'll tell you this. He brings a whole new dimension to the offense. He's faster and stronger then Blue. He's a threat to run it through any gap and produce more yards due to his strength then Blue is. He can power through a line backer or defensive back for extra yards on a carry. He has better vision then Blue. He's good out of the backfield as a pass catcher so he'll spread defenses out even further laterally which will open things up even further for the offense. He'll at least be the #2 back within the next 2 to 3 weeks because of those things. The Texans just became more dangerous because of him. We saw a sample size of his abilities last year in what he can do. He has been to every running back and team meeting while he was out, so he knows the offense very well and that means he won't have to come back trying to figure things out. That's a plus. I think the Texans just got better with him back.
 
Texas Jake said:
At this point, Foreman is a totally unknown quantity, who has more chance being meh than marvelous. I definitely hope he proves me wrong.
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I don't think Foreman is activated unless he showed something at practice. Besides, after Miller and Blue, what else do the Texans have at RB?
 
JamTex said:
Well, I'll tell you this. He brings a whole new dimension to the offense. He's faster and stronger then Blue. He's a threat to run it through any gap and produce more yards due to his strength then Blue is. He can power through a line backer or defensive back for extra yards on a carry. He has better vision then Blue. He's good out of the backfield as a pass catcher so he'll spread defenses out even further laterally which will open things up even further for the offense. He'll at least be the #2 back within the next 2 to 3 weeks because of those things. The Texans just became more dangerous because of him. We saw a sample size of his abilities last year in what he can do. He has been to every running back and team meeting while he was out, so he knows the offense very well and that means he won't have to come back trying to figure things out. That's a plus. I think the Texans just got better with him back.
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Hey, I hope all you said is still true, but all that was before the injury—an injury that historically drastically changes performance for RBs. The deck is stacked against him I'm afraid.
 
Texas Jake said:
Hey, I hope all you said is still true, but all that was before the injury—an injury that historically drastically changes performance for RBs. The deck is stacked against him I'm afraid.
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We shall see shortly. I hope he does well. It will make the offense that much more dangerous and also, on 3rd and short situations, the offense will have a much better chance if converting.
 
Besides all that, an 85 or 90% Foreman is still better then a 100% Blue. And I think Foreman is probably closer to 95% or better. He just needs to play, take some hits, get his legs back under him and gain some confidence and he'll be just fine.
 
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JamTex said:
We shall see shortly. I hope he does well. It will make the offense that much more dangerous and also, on 3rd and short situations, the offense will have a much better chance if converting.
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Don't get me wrong, I was glad to see he was activated and was hoping to see him get to play this year. I am hoping he can be an impactful player and not saying it can't happen, but I have no expectation it will based on the injury he is coming back from. I am hoping he proves me wrong.
 
Texas Jake said:
Don't get me wrong, I was glad to see he was activated and was hoping to see him get to play this year. I am hoping he can be an impactful player and not saying it can't happen, but I have no expectation it will based on the injury he is coming back from. I am hoping he proves me wrong.
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If Foreman is active against the Colts, I don't think O'Brien will put a huge work load on him right out of the gate. We may only see him touch the ball 5 to 7 times against the Colts, maybe more, maybe less. Then, he may have a few more touches next week, and the week after that, a few more touches. By the end of the season, he should have full confidence in his Achilles and be back fully going into the playoffs on relatively fresh legs. We'll see, but that's what I believe could most likely happen.
 
maverick512000 said:
While I agree with you that colts were looking past the jags I don't agree that they have now have had nothing else on their minds for two weeks.
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That is possible, but what if the Colts are not a very good team. Winning half your games means you are looking past quite a few teams. == This looks like a 24-10 winner for the Good Guys.
 
JamTex said:
We shall see shortly. I hope he does well. It will make the offense that much more dangerous and also, on 3rd and short situations, the offense will have a much better chance if converting.
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Don't get me wrong, I was glad to see he was activated and was hoping to see him get to play this year. I am hoping he can be an impactful player and not saying it can't happen, but I have no expectation it will based on the injury he is coming back from. I am hoping he proves me wrong.
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I don't think O'Brien will put a huge work load on him right out of the gate. We may only see him touch the ball 5 to 7 times against the Colts, maybe more, maybe less. Then, he may have a few more touches next week, and the week after that, a few more touches. By the end of the season, he should have full confidence in his Achilles and be back fully going into the playoffs on relatively fresh legs. We'll see, but that's what I believe could most likely happen.
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I just don't have your optimism, Jam. I am very eager to find out out how the post injury Foreman compares to the pre-injury Foreman. I don't think confidence will be the limiting factor. I am afraid he will loose too much quickness and explosiveness out of the cut. As athletes age, there comes a point where they still have the instincts, but the body just can't do it anymore. The RB can't see the hole, but can't get there before it closes. In the NFL those windows are tight and close quickly. This injury is like adding 10 (totally arbitrary number here) years to the players. We really have no idea what to expect from him until he hits the field.
 
Texas Jake said:
Don't get me wrong, I was glad to see he was activated and was hoping to see him get to play this year. I am hoping he can be an impactful player and not saying it can't happen, but I have no expectation it will based on the injury he is coming back from. I am hoping he proves me wrong.


I just don't have your optimism, Jam. I am very eager to find out out how the post injury Foreman compares to the pre-injury Foreman. I don't think confidence will be the limiting factor. I am afraid he will loose too much quickness and explosiveness out of the cut. As athletes age, there comes a point where they still have the instincts, but the body just can't do it anymore. The RB can't see the hole, but can't get there before it closes. In the NFL those windows are tight and close quickly. This injury is like adding 10 (totally arbitrary number here) years to the players. We really have no idea what to expect from him until he hits the field.
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We'll see soon enough. Just 4 more days to game time.
 
Texas Jake said:
At this point, Foreman is a totally unknown quantity, who has more chance being meh than marvelous. I definitely hope he proves me wrong.
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I don't think Foreman is activated unless he showed something at practice. Besides, after Miller and Blue, what else do the Texans have at RB?
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They had to do it now, or IR for the season. I'm not expecting to see him on Gameday 45 roster anytime soon. I hope I'm wrong.
 
I don't expect foreman to play for at least another two weeks. He's a long shot to return to his former self. And it's not like he was the second coming of Eric Dickerson before the injury. A torn Achilles is extremely difficult to recover from. That's a two year recovery process for a rb to return to his former skill set.
 
JamTex said:
D'onta Foreman has been activated from the pup list and added to the 53 man active roster. That gives Watson another dangerous weapon to use in the final 4 games and going into the playoffs.
Texans will take this game to continue their quest. If Foreman plays any significant time in this game the Texans will take it...
Texans 37
Colts 17
If Foreman is held out of this game, the Texans still win, but much closer...
Texans 27
Colts 24
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Might as well activate Foreman and see if he can help for one game. I'm with Doc; I don't think he'll ever be useful on an extended basis no matter how the injury is handled.
 
Seegara said:
Might as well activate Foreman and see if he can help for one game. I'm with Doc; I don't think he'll ever be useful on an extended basis no matter how the injury is handled.
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Here's what you have to remember. Foreman is young. The healing factor for younger people is quite a bit quicker and better then when you get to 30. He could heal up just fine in a year and be back to playing at a high level because he's so young. His age could go to his benefit in this. He did have a pretty serious rupture of the Achilles after all. That is a career ending injury in allot of cases, but the younger a person is the higher the chance they can return to form. He may not, but then again, he could be just fine and back to form quite quickly. We'll see soon enough.
 
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