TimeKiller
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In 3 weeks the Steelers, having played the Ravens, Seahawks and Colts boast the:
13th ranked offense in yards per game
8th ranked offense in passing yards per game
23rd ranked offense in rushing yards per game
2nd ranked defense for yards per game
The top ranked defense for passing yards per game
12th ranked defense for rushing yards per game
In 3 weeks the Texans, having played the Colts, Dolphins and Saints boast the:
9th ranked offense in yards per game
12th ranked offense in passing yards per game
5th ranked offense in rushing yards per game
14th ranked defense for yards per game
11th ranked defense for passing yards per game
17th ranked defense for rushing yards per game
Does this mean anything to you? If so, what?
To me, the strength of schedule is pretty even, as are the standings: 2-1. I think their defense is going to give Schaub fits IF Foster can't be a healthy version of himself and Tate keeps hammerfisting lob passes. Lots of quick drop/timing routes and screen passes to slow down their pass rush, once they back off hit 'em with the play action. If you get any rushing yards, gravy train. I want to see the Texans take it to that top ranked pass D and knock 'em down a notch. BAM.
The game to me, gets decided on the other sides of the ball, our D vs. their O. If they can get the pressure, B-Rape will get hit and make mistakes. I don't think they can stop Mendenhall, so hopefully a quick lead will do away with their willingness to run. Mario, Smith, J.J., Barwin, Cushing, Reed all of 'em need to be making that dude pay for daring to drop back and scramble around.
Texans 34 - Steelers 21
13th ranked offense in yards per game
8th ranked offense in passing yards per game
23rd ranked offense in rushing yards per game
2nd ranked defense for yards per game
The top ranked defense for passing yards per game
12th ranked defense for rushing yards per game
In 3 weeks the Texans, having played the Colts, Dolphins and Saints boast the:
9th ranked offense in yards per game
12th ranked offense in passing yards per game
5th ranked offense in rushing yards per game
14th ranked defense for yards per game
11th ranked defense for passing yards per game
17th ranked defense for rushing yards per game
Does this mean anything to you? If so, what?
To me, the strength of schedule is pretty even, as are the standings: 2-1. I think their defense is going to give Schaub fits IF Foster can't be a healthy version of himself and Tate keeps hammerfisting lob passes. Lots of quick drop/timing routes and screen passes to slow down their pass rush, once they back off hit 'em with the play action. If you get any rushing yards, gravy train. I want to see the Texans take it to that top ranked pass D and knock 'em down a notch. BAM.
The game to me, gets decided on the other sides of the ball, our D vs. their O. If they can get the pressure, B-Rape will get hit and make mistakes. I don't think they can stop Mendenhall, so hopefully a quick lead will do away with their willingness to run. Mario, Smith, J.J., Barwin, Cushing, Reed all of 'em need to be making that dude pay for daring to drop back and scramble around.
Texans 34 - Steelers 21