bigmck
Rookie
I agree with your post, but if they can't Suck It Up and play when they are this close to a Bye, they don't deserve it. I see them winning both games.
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I agree with your post, but if they can't Suck It Up and play when they are this close to a Bye, they don't deserve it. I see them winning both games.
bigmck
Rookie
You don't have to tell me. I had to put on double anti-perspirant this morning.
Hervoyel
BUENO!
I continue to be denying myself football for just such a reason. We're 10-1 when I ignore the Texans and as a side-benefit the highlights I watch the day after are way better knowing they end in a win (except that one time).
I'm prepared to not watch football for as long as it takes. Hell I didn't even know the Texans played on Saturday this past week. The game was over 2 hours before I even knew it happened.
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JamTex
Hall Of Fame Texans Fan!
Brother. You don't have to watch the game to enjoy it. Mark Vandermeer is great at calling the games on AM SportsRadio 610. Him, Andre Ware and John Harris make a great team. Most of the time, I turn the sound on my TV off and turn up the radio. There's a slight delay between the 2, but it's easy enough to sync. Since you don't want to watch the games, you wouldn't have to worry about syncing the sound with the video. Just turn your radio on or look for it on your favorite radio app on your phone.
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Hervoyel
BUENO!
Too risky. ANY game-time activity related to interest in football could be an issue. I'd rather just ignore it and see what happens after it's over.
TheRealJoker
Hall of Fame
Your contributions to this Cinderella season will not be forgotten.
NitroGSXR
Super Sic #58
Seegara
Guitar Picker, Dog Lover, Woodworker
Thanx for a clever idea. As for syncking the audio and video, they should be close enough already.
Science disagrees
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
As an aside, although Howell has not been playing offense, I have to at least give him props for something that has for the most part gone unnoticed...............being one the the biggest standouts on STs...........this past game, 3 ST tackles in 5 KO returns...............Roberts is the leading kickoff return man in the NFL and the week before in 4 returns averaged over 37 yards a return. ................the Texans coverage team, led mostly by Howell limited Roberts to 23.2 yards a kickoff return.
sluggo832004
Practice Squad
I really wanted the texans to beat the colts so they could have a cushion to lose this game.
I dont see the texans winning this game for some reason. I also dont see the pats losing again this season. Pretty much this game will determine if we will get a bye. I guess a good thing if we lose is maybe the eagles can catch up to the cowboys possibly? lol.
I think its Eagles 24 Texans 14. Hopefully the bills can pull off a miracle and beat the pats.
I dont see the texans winning this game for some reason. I also dont see the pats losing again this season. Pretty much this game will determine if we will get a bye. I guess a good thing if we lose is maybe the eagles can catch up to the cowboys possibly? lol.
I think its Eagles 24 Texans 14. Hopefully the bills can pull off a miracle and beat the pats.
Could not agree with you more except Colts scare me. Would be nice if they don't make it at all.
We already know Philly can/will go all out to win this game. They will keep pressure on the whole game. If BO'b does his normal conservative approach I don't see us winning. If we get ahead he will allow the Eagles to catch up. He doesn't need to do alot to help the O be more effective. Don't waste first down all the time, move pocket some, get rid of ball quicker, stop calling so many slow developing plays, ....
D will need some turnovers. Huge game. Week off after season will allow players to recover a little. I think we have a decent chance (33%) if we get buy, if not maybe 10%
Do you think BO'b changes?
austins23
Hall of Fame
Yes, to the bolded.
No way, to the not bolded.
I called the other day and my $86 ticket will be $110 for Wild Card game. No telling how much more it goes up for Divisional Game.
And I don't have a good feeling about this game. Crennell really needs to get pressure on Foles with 4. A big turnover in the Texans favor is what's gonna be needed to win this one. I see a close game.
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OptimisticTexan
2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
Can he change? Sure, the game winning drive proved he knows how to shorten routes and not rely on the run when he must. He must do something different from an offensive perspective if his desire is to win this game.
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I truly believe BO'b the HC is doing something beyond my understanding. Something good. Something that will bring us closer to the team we want them to be.
I'm hoping soon we'll see the results in more than just wins. Like a switch is about to be flipped.
maverick512000
Hall of Fame
Everyone keeps saying this but how do you know he isn't letting him play his game? Show of hands who here is there for all the conversations between Watson and BoB? What nobody, its almost like we are just looking on from the sidelines and theory crafting what we think is being said based on our own feelings isn't it. It's not BoBs fault that Watson is holding on to the ball to long and trying to extend plays while missing some of the receivers that are not named Hopkins. Don't get me wrong, I love Waston and think if he can stay healthy he is the future of this team but I can also see the mistakes that he makes.
We the fans know that we have a weak O line that couldn't win a game of red rosy and that Watson holds the ball to long. Well if we know this then don't you think the people paid lots of money by the other 31 teams know this as well? Where I do fault BoB is that he doesn't seem to be factoring those weaknesses in and making changes based on them at least from my point of view, but I don't think it has anything to do with him keeping the reigns on Deshaun or not letting him play his game. Besides, I would doubt any coach is going to tell a rookie QB in his first full season "Son, you just go out there and make whatever call you think is best" or that the rookie would want that unless their ego was way out of control.
Oh and before anyone brings up those first games Watson played as an example that was as much due to the fact other teams had no NFL game footage and had planned for Savage to be our QB. Watson was as far from Savage as Bade Ruth is from my nephew playing T ball so he caught them with their pants down and continued to do so through out the season. Give it an off season to study footage and for them to know he is our starter and now he's still doing good but its not the light'em up it was.
Texansphan
Football connoisseur
Cox and Bennett must be licking their chops against our line.
They played a great game against a very strong opponent.
The only way Texans beat them is if OB formulates a great game plan and they believe in themselves and stay focused.
No slow start and keep the penalties down.
Win the TOP battle and the turnovers have to favor us.
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BOBdaFRAUD
Waterboy
Long , Cox
Are waiting for our line..........
Are waiting for our line..........
bigmck
Rookie
You don't have to tell me. I had to put on double anti-perspirant this morning.
I like BOB and have faith in him, but not to your degree of "The Truth is Out There".
alphajoker
Veteran
This would be a great time to get back Coutee and Foreman.
Seegara
Guitar Picker, Dog Lover, Woodworker
Yes and no. Coutee should not be ruined by bringing him back too soon. Foreman has no long term playing future anyway, may as well use him if he can help for the moment.
No, 3rd is the best they can do
Magnolia00
Practice Squad
I sit in 516 where my tickets are $83.50 face value. It shows Playoff Game 1 as $110.00 a ticket and $177.00 for Playoff Game 2. It doesn't specifically say anything about game 1 being the wildcard game and 2 being divisional. We'll see but I hope this applies if it comes down to it being a divisional and AFC Conference Championship (fingers crossed).
Speedy
Former Yeller Dweller
If there's a playoff game 2, it will be the conference title game no matter what seed (1-4). WC home game 1, DV home game 1, is still the 1st home game for the division winners, so same price regardless. Apparently.
OptimisticTexan
2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
Just checked and AFN Sports (Primary Channel 1) will be televising the Texans and Eagles game at 1900. I also get to enjoy the Cougars Bowl Game against Army on Saturday night at 2130. Good weekend ahead. Let's go Texans!!!
Also, our daughter will be home today for her Winter Break. She had a rough first flight by herself from stateside. She said the turbulence was insane for the entire Atlantic crossing. There was even a couple of women screaming their heads off.....that sort of shook her up. I told her, you should've stood up and led a mob over to the women and took turns slapping the living crap out of them...aka, "Airplane". That at least got a laugh out of her and hopefully calmed her down. She'll be landing in the next 10 minutes or so coming in from Munich.
Also, our daughter will be home today for her Winter Break. She had a rough first flight by herself from stateside. She said the turbulence was insane for the entire Atlantic crossing. There was even a couple of women screaming their heads off.....that sort of shook her up. I told her, you should've stood up and led a mob over to the women and took turns slapping the living crap out of them...aka, "Airplane". That at least got a laugh out of her and hopefully calmed her down. She'll be landing in the next 10 minutes or so coming in from Munich.
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txtechsean
Practice Squad
i like my coffee like my men
what's the vector, victor?
here's the thing -- a team that gets a first round bye, a team that can win a super bowl, a GOOD team -- they win this game this week and maintain the 2 seed by beating the crappy Jags next week. you don't blow your chance to go straight to round 2. i think this week is going to tell us a lot about how to view this team -- are we Divisional round but definitely not SB good again, or are we finally better than any Matt Schaub team managed to be?
i'm putting the faith in the QB, as he's just found ways to win these kind of games throughout his career.
but i think this may one of the most important regular season games this team has ever had.
dream_team
Hall of Fame
In the fantasy championship this weekend. With Cam ruled out, I have to pick up a QB from free agency. 14 team league, so not much to choose from. Tannehill, Eli, Darnold, Allen, Foles are the only viable guys available. Am I crazy to go with Foles? Eagles are playing for their playoff lives, they have good receivers, and we all know this secondary is vulnerable. I hate picking guys against my team, so please tell me if I'm making a dumb move.
To me, this game has shootout potential. 3+ TDs by both teams.
To me, this game has shootout potential. 3+ TDs by both teams.
Shishkabob
All Pro
Foles I suppose wouldn't be a bad gamble, but if it were me since it's a gamble anyways I'm going Allen. Since returning from injury he has posted 26.3,28.7,18.3, and 19.7 points in standard scoring. The Pats struggle against the run, and mobile QBs which is what Allen excels at. I do think he has a higher risk though, but to me it's the championship its go big or go home time anyways
Carr Bombed
Hall of Fame
The Patriots lost Josh Gordon.. they very well could drop one of their next two games.
bigmck
Rookie
This IS a Playoff Game Sunday. It is one of the biggest games ever for the Texans. A win against the Eagles puts us Oh So Close to that Bye. GO TEAM.
:mindblown:
No, we would have to win wk 17 if one of two
txtx
Waterboy
The Texans have to grow up and man up in this game or they'll be stuck in the same "winning" mediocrity they've never escaped. Expect the Pats to be angry at the criticism and win out. We've got the 2nd seed in our control, time to raise the bar. The players and coaches now have too much experience together to come out flat or semi-interested.
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
The current state of the Texans does not bode well for them making it very far into the playoffs. I'm happy that they will (probably) win the division again. If New England keeps regressing the Texans could very end up in the AFC championship game. Playing the Chiefs would be tough, but playing the Chargers would be worse.
Even if the Texans do look like dog sh!t half the time, I'm still glad as hell they're a playoff team.
Even if the Texans do look like dog sh!t half the time, I'm still glad as hell they're a playoff team.
OptimisticTexan
2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
This game will be O'Brien's opportunity to coach himself into every Texans heart. He could build off this type of success versus Jacksonville and then the playoffs. It's up to you Billy to get the players to take the next step with you.
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AngryNateFTW
Veteran
Eagles lead the league in QB pressures.
Texansphan
Football connoisseur
Trouble is, with so many injuries to our WR corp, including Nuk now, OB might just rest them this week and hang his chances on taking the Jags the following week.
No point in beating them up and still losing then having to play Jags with no offense at all.
Rich Schmidt
Myopicone
Remember, Jags have no offense at all, so DW4 would get us a field goal with his ninja tricks.
Seriously, Philly is a one point favorite, mainly due to their showing against the Rams. I believe they are hungry, but theu have fought very hard the last two weeks just to get to the 7-7 in a long OT, and then physical Rams game. I think some of their stars are running on fumes so we need to try and take this game, let Nuk rest the bye week and maybe from halftime of Jags. It would be nice to see the defense and running game take this one and control the entire game, but I do think their secondary is where we need to attack. My prediction is we pass to get the lead and go full turtle after that making it a sphincter clench all the way
Uncle Rico
Ur apology should be as loud as Ur disrespect was
So Ive taken all week to try and dissect the matchup and I honestly cant say I feel that confident. Philadelphia is another rabid, caged animal similar to what INdy was, trying to keep playoff hopes alive. Similar to INdy, Philly has a superb offensive line, one playing with a chip and chock full of elite level talent. Romeo is going to have to get really creative in how he can fluster Foles. This would be a good game to ramp up the blitz %. Im not enthused about our LBs in space on guys like Sproles and Smallwood. They have an elite TE and we cant even stop average TEs. Golden Tate and Jeffrey afford them a shifty guy who can get himself open and a guy who can go up and get it.
Defensively they get after it starting with the DL .. Cox and Bennet are problems and Long is a + player. Jenkins is the best player they have on the backend at safety. They are much better stopping the run than the pass, but they have started to show great improvement in pass defense over the last few games adopting that "ski mask" similar to the dog mask last year. I cant say I like it, but whatever gets them going.
Betting line started out in favor of the Texans, but interestingly it has shifted to favor Philly by 2 points. I think OBrien and Watson need to attack this team with short and intermediate passing to set up the run. Obviously you wont shy away from one of your strengths, but i would expect Philly to be primed to stop the run. Id really like to use DeAndre CArter against them. He played against that system plenty as a practice player there and on top of the high football IQ he shows from the slot I think he can be an X factor for this game and they dont have an answer for Nuk on the outside.
I feel our kicking games are superior to theirs and ultimately that will be what decides this game IMO. Its not a world ender if the Texans lose, but for me it would be really nice for them to approach this as a playoff tuneup against the Champs. Im really hoping to see offensive wrinkles that we havent seen yet, or at least proven plays from games that have. Its a must win game for the Texans too IMO for confidence and playoff seeding.
HOU 26
PHI 24
Defensively they get after it starting with the DL .. Cox and Bennet are problems and Long is a + player. Jenkins is the best player they have on the backend at safety. They are much better stopping the run than the pass, but they have started to show great improvement in pass defense over the last few games adopting that "ski mask" similar to the dog mask last year. I cant say I like it, but whatever gets them going.
Betting line started out in favor of the Texans, but interestingly it has shifted to favor Philly by 2 points. I think OBrien and Watson need to attack this team with short and intermediate passing to set up the run. Obviously you wont shy away from one of your strengths, but i would expect Philly to be primed to stop the run. Id really like to use DeAndre CArter against them. He played against that system plenty as a practice player there and on top of the high football IQ he shows from the slot I think he can be an X factor for this game and they dont have an answer for Nuk on the outside.
I feel our kicking games are superior to theirs and ultimately that will be what decides this game IMO. Its not a world ender if the Texans lose, but for me it would be really nice for them to approach this as a playoff tuneup against the Champs. Im really hoping to see offensive wrinkles that we havent seen yet, or at least proven plays from games that have. Its a must win game for the Texans too IMO for confidence and playoff seeding.
HOU 26
PHI 24
We play J-ville at NRG
Texas Jake
Rookie
This game really scares me. The last two games, defenses have figured out how to shutdown our running game. That has been a big part of our winning formula this year. I am hoping OB has enough tape on what the defenses have been doing and has come up with some adjustments that will resuscitate our running game. If we can run it, we can win this game. If we can't and we can't sustain drives and control the clock, we are in for a world of hurt.