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Playoffs

corry said:
I think moving forward we could see a team that resembles yesterday's
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I hear you, but remember when we'd see a good game from our offense one week, then didn't see anything like that for weeks on end?

I'd love to believe the dysfunction has left this organization, I'm just not there yet.
 
thunderkyss said:
I hear you, but remember when we'd see a good game from our offense one week, then didn't see anything like that for weeks on end?

I'd love to believe the dysfunction has left this organization, I'm just not there yet.
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Yeah, the last three games before this had me a little worried, to be honest, that this was a case of a rookie who just started off fast and then was going to fade into obscurity. People talking about how we'd already matched our win total from last year were making me think, yeah, but we haven't won MORE than our win total from last year, yet.

I need to see this continue for a few years before I'll believe it and expect good things, but... that was a helluva game against the Buccs. That was something I needed to see. I need more, but that was SWEET.
 
steelbtexan said:
If Chase misses the game and there's a chance this could happen I could see the Texans pulling off an upset.
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This is my first post, and as a Bengals fan I come in peace. You guys have been so exciting to watch this year. Congrats on the beginnings of a no doubt big time turnaround.

As to Chase nothing has been announced officially as to if he will play this Sunday. He is not one to play if he is not 100%. He was ruled out for 3 games last season and intentionally sat out a 4th one to ensure he was ready to go.

We also play the Ravens on Thursday for the top spot in the AFCN. That quick turn around along with Chase's reluctance to play injured likely means he will not suit up vs the Texans.

No Chase is definitely a plus for you guys. I will say however that he only had 4 catches this past week and the 4 games he missed last year we went 3-1. In those 4 games Burrow threw for over 1,000 yds with 8 TDs. We obviously had some guys step up, primarily Tee Higgins.

Assuming Chase cannot go, we will obviously lean on Tee again, as well as Tyler Boyd. We have a rookie that has shown some promise in Iosivas, a tall late round pick who has 2 TDs. Irwin is a steady, good hands vet that Burrow trusts. We also have another rookie coming off IR this week Charlie Jones who was beginning to show signs prior to breaking his thumb. He had a couple of catches and a punt return TD.

Before the win vs the Bills we had by far the absolute worst TE room in the league. Everyone wanted a trade at the deadline for a new TE. No idea what happened Sunday night but we had 3 TEs (one a practiced squad player) catch over 100 yards and 2 TDs. Much of that is likely Burrow getting back to full health.

The vast majority of our fans know and root for CJ due to his college days. We need the win to make up for our pathetically horrid start and I hope both teams come away from the game injury free. Thanks for allowing me to read and post here.
 
Caesar2727 said:
This is my first post, and as a Bengals fan I come in peace. You guys have been so exciting to watch this year. Congrats on the beginnings of a no doubt big time turnaround.

As to Chase nothing has been announced officially as to if he will play this Sunday. He is not one to play if he is not 100%. He was ruled out for 3 games last season and intentionally sat out a 4th one to ensure he was ready to go.

We also play the Ravens on Thursday for the top spot in the AFCN. That quick turn around along with Chase's reluctance to play injured likely means he will not suit up vs the Texans.

No Chase is definitely a plus for you guys. I will say however that he only had 4 catches this past week and the 4 games he missed last year we went 3-1. In those 4 games Burrow threw for over 1,000 yds with 8 TDs. We obviously had some guys step up, primarily Tee Higgins.

Assuming Chase cannot go, we will obviously lean on Tee again, as well as Tyler Boyd. We have a rookie that has shown some promise in Iosivas, a tall late round pick who has 2 TDs. Irwin is a steady, good hands vet that Burrow trusts. We also have another rookie coming off IR this week Charlie Jones who was beginning to show signs prior to breaking his thumb. He had a couple of catches and a punt return TD.

Before the win vs the Bills we had by far the absolute worst TE room in the league. Everyone wanted a trade at the deadline for a new TE. No idea what happened Sunday night but we had 3 TEs (one a practiced squad player) catch over 100 yards and 2 TDs. Much of that is likely Burrow getting back to full health.

The vast majority of our fans know and root for CJ due to his college days. We need the win to make up for our pathetically horrid start and I hope both teams come away from the game injury free. Thanks for allowing me to read and post here.
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Thanks for the info and your perspective.

The Bengals defense appears to be playing well.

Welcome
 
I don't think we're ready to hang with the big boys yet, but if we are, and the Bengals catch CJ on a good day, we'll be 5-4. IF IF IF

This is an excellent test for the Texans, I can't wait for this game. Last week the Texans won despite the defense getting gashed. That's actually pretty frickin amazing, and rare. Or at least it used to be rare before CJ got here.
 
I have very fond memories memories of me gleefully seeing the Houston Oilers make the IN THE HUNT list back in the late 80’s/early 90’s. The Texans just popped back on that list today on Inside the NFL just now! We are IN THE HUNT, y’all!!!

P.S. don’t whiz on my cheerios or I’ll have to Stroud you! I’m gonna enjoy every second of this ride.
 
NitroGSXR said:
I have very fond memories memories of me gleefully seeing the Houston Oilers make the IN THE HUNT list back in the late 80’s/early 90’s. The Texans just popped back on that list today on Inside the NFL just now! We are IN THE HUNT, y’all!!!

P.S. don’t whiz on my cheerios or I’ll have to Stroud you! I’m gonna enjoy every second of this ride.
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My dad, an avid Bengals fan, would roll his eyes as my favorite player was Earl Campbell even with the Bengals being my team. Those tear away jerseys and violent runs were incredibly awesome.
 
thunderkyss said:
I hear you, but remember when we'd see a good game from our offense one week, then didn't see anything like that for weeks on end?

I'd love to believe the dysfunction has left this organization, I'm just not there yet.
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Well, part of my reasoning is Demeco.

He was on 610 yesterday. They asked him about whether the Texans were going to continue to be a physical running team. He completely shifted and talked about how they can throw the ball 50 times and be physical.

I think Slowik and Demeco probably had a come to jesus meeting after the Carolina game.
 
I’m sticking to my original prediction of 7-8 wins this season. Not making the playoffs won’t disappoint me as the team (as it currently stands) looks miles ahead of what they trotted out there the past three seasons. I’m more excited for the draft and how much better our team will be once we replace the JAGS with good players.

If (BIG If) we make the playoffs I will be proud but not expecting to make it past the wildcard game due to our front seven. I don't see them holding up to those offenses that actually have a good run game. Especially those with a dual threat QB.
 
Mangler said:
I’m sticking to my original prediction of 7-8 wins this season. Not making the playoffs won’t disappoint me as the team (as it currently stands) looks miles ahead of what they trotted out there the past three seasons. I’m more excited for the draft and how much better our team will be once we replace the JAGS with good players.

If (BIG If) we make the playoffs I will be proud but not expecting to make it past the wildcard game due to our front seven. I don't see them holding up to those offenses that actually have a good run game. Especially those with a dual threat QB.
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Getting Harris back to pair with Cashman should help. But they're not only beatup at the IDL positions. Think about what this team would look like with signing Wilkins or Reader in FA and drafting Sweat. The future is bright.
 
Mangler said:
I’m sticking to my original prediction of 7-8 wins this season. Not making the playoffs won’t disappoint me as the team (as it currently stands) looks miles ahead of what they trotted out there the past three seasons.
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IF we lose 5 out of the next 9 I'm not going to be happy about that & will want to see major changes. Not coaching/GM kind of major changes. But real change. Another track.

For me to believe this thing is real & they didn't just get lucky they need to win 6 of the next 9. imo. 3 of the last 4.

Injuries to be taken into account for sure. But that's football & I don't want to put my hope in players coming back from injuries.
 
Texans will be in the playoffs (JMO). Jaguars will slip (tough schedule and may or may not lose the division to us.) Browns will slip without DW4. Also have a feeling Colts will falter. Steelers are playing over their heads. Bengals / Bills / Texans / Jaguars / Steelers playing for 3 Wildcard slots and or AFC South slot in Jaguars and Texans case.
 
thunderkyss said:
We can't have a Texans' playoff thread without Jim Mora.

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beating the Bengals & Browns would help as they're common opponents.

This is the kitties remaining schedule.
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I was genuinely hoping that every single post in this thread was just going to be Jim Mora gifs and videos.

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Yeah that Burrow injury makes the Jaguars game an absolute must win if we want to compete for the division.

Putting aside our game with the Jags I still see 5-6 wins for them which puts them at 11-12 wins.

In a tough AFC to make the playoffs we’re gonna have to come ready to play week in and week out. I honestly think we need go 3-0 over this next stretch of games to win the division.

For the wildcard I think 10 wins gets us there so we have more leeway there but still. We really need to be able to put away teams like the Cardinals and Broncos if we want in the dance
 
I read somewhere that Tom Brady never played a snap in his career when he was mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. We may have that kind of quarterback .

There’s no Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, Christian McCaffree, or Chip Kelly gimmicky offense here.

CJ is shredding defenses with a common offense and cast offs from other teams that signed with a team most expected to have a top 5 draft pick next year.

I originally thought CJ’s floor was good Schaub but, it may be bad Brady.
 
TejasTom said:
I read somewhere that Tom Brady never played a snap in his career when he was mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. We may have that kind of quarterback .

There’s no Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, Christian McCaffree, or Chip Kelly gimmicky offense here.

CJ is shredding defenses with a common offense and cast offs from other teams that signed with a team most expected to have a top 5 draft pick next year.

I originally thought CJ’s floor was good Schaub but, it may be bad Brady.
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I'm glad Stroud's doing well, but Brady, come on, is he going to be winning SBs in his 40's? Doubtful

I'm just hoping they can put talent around Stroud like the talent you listed, so Stroud can maximize his talent.
 
The rest of the schedule is in no way a walk through the park....as some may have alluded to.

WK12 H JAGUARS / Last 5: 4-1 / Road: 4-0 / A Really Tough Game

WK13 H BRONCOS / Last 5: 4-1 / Road: 2-2 / Suddenly, A Really Tough Game

WK14 A Jets / Last 5: 2-3 / Home: 2-3 / Texans Should Be Favored

WK15 A Titans / Last 5: 1-4 / Home: 3-1 / A 50-50 Game

WK16 H BROWNS / Last 5: 4-1 / Road: 2-2 / A Really Tough Game

WK17 H TITANS (See Above) / A 50-50 Game

WK18 A Colts / Last 5: 2-3 / Home: 1-4 / Texans Should Be Favored

I've got Texans with:

2- Games they should win.

2- Games are toss ups.

3- Pretty tough teams to beat. Broncos are not the roll over they were earlier in the season. Browns have an amazing defense and they've been winning games for the team. Jags are a different team on the road.

My big questions: Can the defense get healthy enough for a good push down the stretch? Will Slowick keep his first half offense operational for an entire game?
 
TejasTom said:
I originally thought CJ’s floor was good Schaub but, it may be bad Brady.
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Brady never won a 3 INT game. I didn't go through the game log but I bet he didn't have any turnover on downs and missed FG in any of those either. I'm including the 4 INT games also to show Brady had worse games.

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NAME         DATE         TEAM        OPP    INT  W/L  Tom   Opponent

Tom Brady    11/8/2020    Bucs    vs  NO     3    L    3     38

Tom Brady    9/25/2011    Pats    @   BUF    4    L    31    34

Tom Brady    11/5/2006    Pats    vs  IND    4    L    20    27

Tom Brady    11/27/2005   Pats    @   KC     4    L    16    26

Tom Brady    12/20/2004   Pats    @   MIA    4    L    28    29

Tom Brady    9/28/2003    Pats    @   WAS    3    L    17    20

Tom Brady    9/7/2003     Pats    @   BUF    4    L    0     31

Tom Brady    10/13/2002   Pats    vs  GB     3    L    10    28

Tom Brady    10/28/2001   Pats    @   DEN    4    L    20    31
 
OptimisticTexan said:
The rest of the schedule is in no way a walk through the park....as some may have alluded to.

WK12 H JAGUARS / Last 5: 4-1 / Road: 4-0 / A Really Tough Game

WK13 H BRONCOS / Last 5: 4-1 / Road: 2-2 / Suddenly, A Really Tough Game

WK14 A Jets / Last 5: 2-3 / Home: 2-3 / Texans Should Be Favored

WK15 A Titans / Last 5: 1-4 / Home: 3-1 / A 50-50 Game

WK16 H BROWNS / Last 5: 4-1 / Road: 2-2 / A Really Tough Game

WK17 H TITANS (See Above) / A 50-50 Game

WK18 A Colts / Last 5: 2-3 / Home: 1-4 / Texans Should Be Favored

I've got Texans with:

2- Games they should win.

2- Games are toss ups.

3- Pretty tough teams to beat. Broncos are not the roll over they were earlier in the season. Browns have an amazing defense and they've been winning games for the team. Jags are a different team on the road.

My big questions: Can the defense get healthy enough for a good push down the stretch? Will Slowick keep his first half offense operational for an entire game?
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I've got them winning at least 4 more games. I see the Denver game as a trap game though.
 
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