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Has anyone pulled Hopkins stats against the Colts?
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Don't disagree with this approach, but when we do this, Watt and Clowney tend to be OVERaggressive leaving QBs to do their thing................of course Watt gets his sacks for the most part alone and Clowney sometime his pressure, but the remainder of the D appear to be neutered. Although undoubtedly, our secondary has not often played at an elite level, play for play, our front 4 alone have just not been able to gain any heavy pressure, and that's a big problem. When that happens, you run out of players to do the things you describe in your first paragraph.
Has anyone pulled Hopkins stats against the Colts?
Thanks for posting these numbers. TexansBull's post only listed games played in Houston........not ALL games against Houston.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HopkDe00/splits/
11 games = 108 targets/62 receptions
853 yards 3 TDs 13.76 yards per reception
57.4% catch rate
Nice numbers, but they arent in line with TY Hilton against us, but thats not being negative considering we've had a clown show at the QB position for a while, Im fully expecting Hopkins/Watson to take over the NFL for the next few years.
I don't think critical analyzing means you're not pumped up for the game. At least not for me. I can't wait for kickoff. But I can't dismiss what I've seen all year from this team. Yeah, they won 11 games but they've struggled in damn near every game they've played. I mean, if Frank Reich hadn't gifted them the win in week 4, this game would be in Indy.
Should Colts fans be worried about Watson and Nuk like we are Luck and Hilton? Sure. But does anyone think Luck will have to deal with a damn near instant onslaught of pass rushers like Watson will? Luck's the 2nd least sacked QB in the league.
The Texans have a history of the speedy receiver having a big day. They also have a history of top end TEs having big days. They get both in this game, plus a top tier QB.
I'm not saying the Texans can't or won't win this game, but it just seems to me they've always got a lot to overcome, and have had all season. But they still find ways to win. So I'm not discounting that either.
Saying all the things the Texans need to do to win doesn't mean it's going to happen. They need to quit getting behind schedule so often. The constant 2nd and 11, 3rd and long, choke this offense. They can't have possessions ending because they can't stop getting negative yards on 1st down. They need to pressure Luck, get him uncomfortable, get him hit, get him down. OK, great, Nick Foles was reading War & Peace when he dropped back, how does that change? More red zone conversions, less FGs. Yes, please, but how when they've sucked at it all season? This o-line isn't magically going to turn into Tuinei, Stepnoski, Newton and Allen.
I don't doubt the Texans can win, and I can't wait for the game to start, but I can't just ignore all the mountains they have to climb damn near every game. And that's just playing the Jets, Titans, Redskins, Broncos, Bills, etc. Now it's playoffs.
A) 3 point game that goes either way
B) Texans blowout
C) Colts blowout
Each on a scale of 1-5, 5 being most likely to happen, how would you rank them?
I'll be at the game. I'll be screaming my ass off. That's where I'll be waving my poms poms and cheering. Here on this message board, I'm going to talk about what I see and what I expect based on what I see. That's all.
Thanks for posting these numbers. TexansBull's post only listed games played in Houston........not ALL games against Houston.
Wouldn't a more accurate comparison be had by looking at these numbers for Hilton? https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HiltT.00/splits/
Have you noticed that it was during a "strenuous" WALKTHROUGH?
The @Colts defense has amped up the number of blitzes they are running and it caused problems for the @HoustonTexans pass game in Week 14. @GregCosell breaks it down to get you ready for the #INDvsHOU game
Believe me, those who follow the game and have been watching carefully are definitely aware of Luck's current form.Hey everyone, Colts fan here. Don't shoot me!
I think the game could go either way but having read through the thread, it seems like there are a lot of people that think this is the same ole turnover machine Andrew Luck that will take the field tomorrow. The reality is it's not, he has the best O line the Colts have had in 10 years and isn't running for his life on every play. Add in the fact Marlon Mack has been running it well due to this line and I think it's going to be different than the last few games. The interior o line is nasty with Quentin Nelson being the reason why. This will be the healthiest O line and version of Luck you've seen in 3 years.
#10 will get his catches and yards, and he always does against Indy but unless Coutee can contribute which means it comes down to Deshaun (stud).
Always respected the Texans (you're not the Jags, thank god) and think it should be a good game. I'm just glad you guys won't be overwatering the field like you used to do
I think the cheatriots are gettable actually so this game could very will put someone in the AFC Finals and should be a great way to spend tomorrow afternoon.
Watson has a lot of trouble recognizing blitzes and disguised coverages. It dogged him in college, also. His insane athletic ability is what allows him to thrive. With the QB as protected as he is in practice and as limited as full contact practices are, I wonder if teams actually practice disguised blitzes and disguised coverages in full contact practices. IMO, practicing that "live" is the only way to improve on it. Kinda like the "kill" houses used with SEAL Teams, SWAT, etc. You can't develop the reflexes doing walk throughs.I suspect Billy and DW4 reviewed the film and discussed the edge blitzes. Come on Rico, these are professionals so I hope you are just sharings some stats in a funny way.
Now if BOB wets the bed with his prep, then I will help roast, but the hours and time these guys put in and have to outhink another staff doing the same is vastly underestimated. I wish the dude would use more analytics instead of his gut though to see what is truly working/not working. He has said he does not. But if he changes everything up like week 17, throw out the data as there are no trends, I like the fact the Colts are looking at that tape, and wondering how we deploy QT and Carter, and if that can beat their planned blitz packages. It would be so cool to be able to go back and listen to war rooms after the game was played and see who out thought and out prepared the other coaching staff. Then the players play, and DW4 makes an off schedule wonderful play and guys probably say, just let the kid be himself
If the Texans play off man again, they are going to get roasted. They need to either suck it up and play press man or admit they suck, play zone, give up the yards and keep plays in front of them. I'm of the opinion that, considering injuries and talent, they would be better off doubling Hilton with a CB and Reid and making Ebron beat Honey Badger with some underneath help from a LB or nickel/dime S/CB. I don't think the Colts have a good enough running game or tertiary WR to beat the Texans if they take away Hilton and can limit the damage done by Ebron.Believe me, those who follow the game and have been watching carefully are definitely aware of Luck's current form.
He looked totally in control against the Titans and that cannot happen if you want to beat the Colts.
I suspect RAC will have plenty of plans to pressure Luck to make him get rid of the ball sooner than he wants. He can't be allowed to stand and deliver or he will pick you apart.
Texans are in the top 2 or 3 in the league against the run so that aspect doesn't concern me as much as the Luck factor. If we can mess him up and stop the run, Texans will win.
What?.........several of the past few years.
You know Luck had a terrible interruption the last game of the season. He almost blew the game.Hey everyone, Colts fan here. Don't shoot me!
I think the game could go either way but having read through the thread, it seems like there are a lot of people that think this is the same ole turnover machine Andrew Luck that will take the field tomorrow. The reality is it's not, he has the best O line the Colts have had in 10 years and isn't running for his life on every play. Add in the fact Marlon Mack has been running it well due to this line and I think it's going to be different than the last few games. The interior o line is nasty with Quentin Nelson being the reason why. This will be the healthiest O line and version of Luck you've seen in 3 years.
#10 will get his catches and yards, and he always does against Indy but unless Coutee can contribute which means it comes down to Deshaun (stud).
Always respected the Texans (you're not the Jags, thank god) and think it should be a good game. I'm just glad you guys won't be overwatering the field like you used to do
I think the cheatriots are gettable actually so this game could very will put someone in the AFC Finals and should be a great way to spend tomorrow afternoon.
Is Coutee out or in tomorrow is what I’m curious about.....
https://twitter.com/NFLMatchup/status/1081274739421859840
Colts getting creative at trying to confuse Watson. Hope Billy is taking notes.
I suspect Billy and DW4 reviewed the film and discussed the edge blitzes. Come on Rico, these are professionals so I hope you are just sharings some stats in a funny way
Yeah.
I hope they get Lamar Miller in these film sessions. He is standing behind Watson when he's setting protection. He should know who is accounted for & who isn't. He should never run past a free rusher.
He did it at least twice against the Eagles. & I've seen Griffin do the same thing in other games.
They know there is no one between them & the QB. Dude runs free past you, guess where he's going?
It' their job not to hit someone. Thsts how you get paid in the entertainment leagueI think Miller and Griffin do not want to hit anyone. "Not my job" mind set.