Yea they always give the home team three points, but I guess they feel this game could be so close they only did minus1
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Game 7...Saddle Up Them Ponies...Indianapolis Colts!
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maverick512000
Hall of Fame
Honestly this might be the best game of the weekend but it won't get the attention it deserves till afterwards because everyone will be focused on things like can the Chiefs bounce back and the Pats and 49ers win streaks. Other than the division itself AFCS teams have something else in common, we never get any respect till after the fact.
Texans injuries could be an issue
Saddens me to know that the Texans have been not only been beaten by Brissett before, they've been shut out by Brissett before: in a game that Tom Brady was suspended and Gronk was hurt no less. The Texans already owe the Colts some payback, time for the Texans to dish out some payback on him as well. Just go into Lucas Oil and obliterate their hineys. That'll show the NFL who is in charge of the AFC South!!!
Yea they always give the home team three points, but I guess they feel this game could be so close they only did minus1
Well the chiefs play thurs night so they shouldn't talk about them. Pat's are another story.
Maybe it ends in a tie lol
banned1976
sleeper mode
I’m going to pick the Colts in a close one. The Colts defense is better and healthier than the Falcons and Chiefs. And I’m just not convinced the Texans have turned a corner. Good win against a severely weakened Chiefs team.
Colts 21
Texans 17
Colts 21
Texans 17
On another note I think we both can celebrate ramsey leaving the jags.
maverick512000
Hall of Fame
And that not only isn’t he in division but he’s not even in our conference. Hopkins score against the Hags just shot up.
dream_team
Hall of Fame
Rams paid a hefty price, though. Was hoping they'd just give Ramsey away.
maverick512000
Hall of Fame
Hags draft worse than we do, those extra firsts aren’t going to help them.
Speedy
Former Yeller Dweller
No way. Reich would rather lose than tie.
I hope someone explains the implications of a tie vs the benefits of a win before hand. I don't trust him to process the information in real time.
Seegara
Guitar Picker, Dog Lover, Woodworker
A tie is like kissing your sister.
maverick512000
Hall of Fame
True just got to hope whoever the jags pick in the future isn't as good as ramsey
You are correct . He did that last year and that nearly cost the colts a playoff spot.
La is bad this year. You may beat the colts, but beating them easily probably won't happen
La is bad this year. You may beat the colts, but beating them easily probably won't happen
TexansBull
Hall of Fame
His sister is hot though.
JamTex
Hall Of Fame Texans Fan!
Talk about a highly anticipated game. In 3 days the Texans will go to Indianapolis to take out 17 years of revenge on the Colts after how they've beat up on the Texans year after year. Especially after last year's second game and that playoff game. It's time to bully them around for a while. Starting with this game.
Go Texans!
Go Texans!
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I'm not superstitious, but I do believe in risk/reward..... it worked last time when I preemptively complained about OB.... maybe it will work again.
IF I'm right.... we win.... IF I'm wrong than the worst I'm out is this stupid post that makes me look superstitious...
........I know that Brisket will undoubtedly anger me today.
I know OB will probably anger me even more than Brisket for a variety of different reasons.
I know there will be time outs saved... and time outs wasted.
That said......
GO TEXANS!!!
I'm not superstitious, but I do believe in risk/reward..... it worked last time when I preemptively complained about OB.... maybe it will work again.
IF I'm right.... we win.... IF I'm wrong than the worst I'm out is this stupid post that makes me look superstitious...
maverick512000
Hall of Fame
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I'm not superstitious, but I do believe in risk/reward..... it worked last time when I preemptively complained about OB.... maybe it will work again.
IF I'm right.... we win.... IF I'm wrong than the worst I'm out is this stupid post that makes me look superstitious...
I'm with you, the week I stopped playing Watson on my fantasy team was the Failcons game and I said I wouldn't play him again. Its pretty much cost me my season but man if this kind of play keeps up its worth it.
The Colts always play us tough & I expect a close game this weekend. Out of the ten games in the O'Brian era only one has more than a one score difference.
2014 Texans 28 Colts 33, Point Diff 5
2014 Texans 10 Colts 17, Point Diff 7
2015 Texans 20 Colts 27, Point Diff 7
2015 Texans 16 Colts 10, Point Diff 6
2016 Texans 26 Colts 23, Point Diff 3
2016 Texans 22 Colts 17, Point Diff 5
2017 Texans 14 Colts 20, Point Diff 6
2017 Texans 13 Colts 22, Point Diff 9
2018 Texans 37 Colts 34, Point Diff 3
2018 Texans 21 Colts 24, Point Diff 3
O'Brian's record against Colts
4/6 .400
2014 Texans 28 Colts 33, Point Diff 5
2014 Texans 10 Colts 17, Point Diff 7
2015 Texans 20 Colts 27, Point Diff 7
2015 Texans 16 Colts 10, Point Diff 6
2016 Texans 26 Colts 23, Point Diff 3
2016 Texans 22 Colts 17, Point Diff 5
2017 Texans 14 Colts 20, Point Diff 6
2017 Texans 13 Colts 22, Point Diff 9
2018 Texans 37 Colts 34, Point Diff 3
2018 Texans 21 Colts 24, Point Diff 3
O'Brian's record against Colts
4/6 .400
Texansballer74
The Marine
Texas Jake
Rookie
I disagree with the Texans having more talent at the end of the season than the Colts last year. By the end of the year the Texans were seriously banged up, had lost several key players and several of the ones still on the field were so banged up they probably shouldn't have been out there. That, more than anything else, cost us those games in my opinion.
Texas Jake
Rookie
I think the problem started with the new holder and much of the problem can be attributed to that. I do agree with you that it has probably become a mental thing for Fairbairn at this point and has shaken his confidence. Fix the first, I think he can overcome the second factor (hopefully).
Texas Jake
Rookie
I doubt it with Indy's coach. He doesn't play for ties, he plays to win.
Fred
Veteran
Not if Frank Reich has anything to do with it!
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Last game's tackling deteriorated..........it better straighten up for Mack or we will have a long day.
Texas Jake
Rookie
I don't see this as an easy game and I am too scared to make a prediction. I can see this as a close game or a blowout for either side.
ShinobiMusashi
Waterboy
That playoff loss to Indy last year was rigged as a ************, our first deep pass should have been pass interference bigger than **** instead we had to punt. Then we stopped them on their first drive but the refs gave them a super generous spot for the first down. I keep hearing that the NFL is a narrative driven league well there was a narrative by the NFL and the media going into that playoff game last year that it was an Andrew Luck coming out party and he was the golden boy on the pregame show he won comeback player of the year over Watt last year where the **** is he now? Comeback player of the year my ******* ass. Watson almost came back on them in the second half with Hopkins playing hurt with no other receivers, that would have been a way different game with Fuller or even D. Thomas in the game. I think we're going to beat their ass this time. Let's ******* go
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Well... IF the Texans manage to dominate... I wouldnt shed a tear or feel one ounce of pity for Indy or their fans. Even if its 77 to 3. IF you have the chance to crush your opponent... you do that.
If you have a chance to stomp the morale out of a division rival..... you put your foot to their throat and drink their tears....
I just dont believe it will be the case....Id say its far more likely that even if it is 77-3 at halftime OB would still manage to allow the Colts back in it... and probably challenge the ruling on the field that he threw the challenge flag.
If you have a chance to stomp the morale out of a division rival..... you put your foot to their throat and drink their tears....
I just dont believe it will be the case....Id say its far more likely that even if it is 77-3 at halftime OB would still manage to allow the Colts back in it... and probably challenge the ruling on the field that he threw the challenge flag.
I feel pretty much the same way.
They have the best QB in the division and its not even remotely close.
The best WR group in the entire league.
They probably have the best front 7 in the division.
They shouldn't lose a game in the division , really no excuse for it - not with the talent on this team compared to Indy / Ten / Jax.
It doesn't work that way. Any team can be beaten at any given time regardless of talent. If winning was based on talent the browns would be undefeated.
D thomas wasn't even the same player at that point. I give you fuller, but the colts didn't have doyle. Both Luck and Watt were worthy of that award last year, but qbs typically always get chosen over other positions. Hilton also played hurt with a high and low ankle sprain.
JamTex
Hall Of Fame Texans Fan!
It depends on how that talent is used and whether or not they play together as a team or, as is the case with the Browns, as a bunch of individuals.
The Texans are playing as a team. The O-line has been probably one of the best in the league the last 2 weeks in particular. They have not allowed Watson to be sacked or hit at all. The line mowed the way for a 166 yard running game against the Falcons with 1 rushing touchdown and a 192 yard running game with 3 rushing touchdowns against the Chiefs. Watson, Hopkins, Fuller, Coutee, Hyde, Johnson, Fells and Akins are proving to be deadly through the air to the tune of 1644 yards so far in 5 games, and 682 yards and 6 passing touchdowns in the last 2 games alone against the Falcons and Chiefs. Now go ahead and throw Kenny Stills back into the mix and it's going to get even tougher. This is going to be an overwhelming group for the pretty weak Indianapolis defense to have to handle.
Compare that to the Colts. Brissett, Hilton, Mack and Ebron are the only real threats the Colts have. Well, you can pretty much scratch Ebron because he hasn't been much of a threat. So it's Brissett, Hilton and Mack left to carry the offense. An offense that can't throw the ball so they pretty much have to run it as a result. Being one dimensional like that against the Texans defense isn't going to go well for the Colts. Of course Hilton and Mack will do their damage, but it will be very limited. The Texans are going to beat the Colts, and they are going to do so pretty handily.
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CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Ebron has not been the Colts main threat at TE for a while. Whether he does or doesn't play, Jack Doyle will be taking most of the snaps and will be the main TE factor in the game. He is a great run blocker (Mack has been a substantial recipient of his services), and is definitely a receiving threat.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Vegas has the Colts favored at home by only 1.5 points...............expect ~48 points being scored in the game.
frethack
Rookie
Hopefully its 48-0 Houston Watsons then.
maverick512000
Hall of Fame
Vegas always gives the home team a 2-3 point advantage so basically they are saying its to close to call. This will be the game of the week I think because now it will also show who is most likely to step up and try to slay the monster that is the Pats.
txtx
Waterboy
Should be a good game. 50/50 on who wins in IMO. I think Reich is a better coach after 1 year than O'Brien in 5. He beat us at home in the playoffs and made Clowney lose 1 of the 2 regular season games. He's got the Colts winning even with Luck's shocking retirement. And I hate the Colts.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
The home field advantage has traditionally been a field goal.
I have to disagree. The texans may win, but it should not be handily. The colts also play as a team and are more than just mack and hilton. I'll agree with ebron not being much a threat with his brick hands lol.
Doyle, hines, mo Ali cox, Pascal, wilkins, and Roger's are all capable of catching with hilton being doubled.Also this is probably the game Watson's other former wr Deon Cain breaks out.
Colts offensive line has played at a high level as well and will continue to dominate. Also Watson should not have all day to throw with Leonard, houston and autry attacking the weak side of your line.
Combine that with the fact the colts have had two weeks to come up with a plan and I'd expect a close competitive game that could come down to the wire like last years early contest.
The winner of the early match up probably wins the division and has a shot at the number 2 seed, however I expect both teams to reach the playoffs.
Nobody gives a crap about the AFCSouth. Everyone will believe the Patriots will represent the AFC in the Super Bowl unless Mahomes gets back quick & healthy.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
It's interesting to note that in all years past going back to his rookie 2013 year, T Y Hilton consistently averaged ~16-17 yds/catch...............this year 9.7 yds/catch.
Well the colts haven't been pushing the ball down the field much this year. Hilton has been used more in the short routes and has more redzone tds than he normally would as a result.