I will have fun win or lose. Hoping for a win but its not my life.And here, let me make it simpler for you...........if the Chiefs don't stop the Texans, they lose..........
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Texans @ Chiefs - 2nd Round (And Round 2)
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CloakNNNdagger
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From my experience in the past, when the tarp covers the grass under these circumstances, moisture is trapped beneath the tarp on the grass and soil...............when the tarp is removed, there is ice and/or water on the surface (even when given time to "breathe" in ~30-35* weather), and slick as heck...............and the soil is stiff and hard as a rock. These conditions significantly increase the risk of lower extremity injuries..............more than a snow-covered surface.
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Its also heated so no need to let it freeze over night. It will be interesting to see how a dome team plays in the cold.
If the Texans players hate the cold as much as I do...... the Chiefs won't be able to stop them.
The Texans and Chiefs defensive efforts combined couldnt keep me from reaching the endzone IF it were filled with space heaters, fires, electric blankets and hot cocoa.
The Texans and Chiefs defensive efforts combined couldnt keep me from reaching the endzone IF it were filled with space heaters, fires, electric blankets and hot cocoa.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
I know. I was there when they laid the pipes. It improves the condition, but the ground remains undesirably firm while the heat that may make it to the grass (not much does) will not prevent the grass from becoming slick. The principal of heating the field is only optimal when it is applied and then having at least 24-48 hours of significantly higher than non freezing temps, not when temps remain around the freezing point.
ShinobiMusashi
Waterboy
Given the Chiefs history since ive been watching football(early 90's) this would be absolutely ******* brutal for KC and their fans to lose this one, one and done at home again, eek
Its brutal for all fans whether the loss is at home or one the road. Its been another winning season. Very entertaining. For me its not defined win it all or failure. Beating any team in the play offs is not easy. The best team does not always win.
For Houston since the 90s....including the Oilers.....how many AFC Championship Games or Super Bowl Appearances? NONE
Houston Texans Playoff History. ... Seasons: 18 (2002 to 2019). Record (W-L-T): 131-157-0 ... Playoff Record Summary. All-Time Playoffs: 9 Games, 4-5 ... Wednesday, January 8, 10:04PM.
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TexansBull
Hall of Fame
I think you would play great in cold weather if it meant a paycheck worth a few million dollars.
I have faith in you.
Well from what I have seen, there seem to be quite a few Chiefs fans that could use some humility.
Unfortunately I would be surprised if the Texans gave them that lesson this weekend... but Im hoping until my hoper is completely busted that OB polishes that horseshoe up his chin that brought him this far and has 3 games left in it.
TexansBull
Hall of Fame
Trust me - we know. That’s why there are a lot of people, die hard Texan fans, are predicting a close loss. We are a depressed bunch that stay grounded and don’t expect much from our football team. We naturally avoid disappointment, but deep down, way way deep, we keep a little hope that our team we win. We express that hope passively in “I hope I am wrong.” That’s code for “I hope we will win.”
Not much humility on this site. Nothing wrong with folks wearing rose colored glasses and supporting their team. Thats what makes it fun. Chiefs fans humility? Are you kidding? Kc fans have lived in humiliation for decades. Why not respect a chance to enjoy it? Its not like the TEXANS have done any better.
My take: Its the media that hypes the KC expectations. Its about creating any narative to improve ratings. Most Chief fans I know expect the same....a unfortunate event that leads to a loss.
For a few million.... Id be willing to try it... I havent run 10 feet in probably 20 years but hey.... if everything seems to be like riding a bike.... and running is easier than that.... how hard can it be?
Humiliation.... until you are challenged to a bet from someone and your team forgets not to pick up the soap.... and the result is you having to lipsync to "call me maybe"... THEN you will know humiliation.
Its because of that bet I ever even heard that song, it is because of that song, I know what a hot icepick in the ear drum feels like.
Uncle Rico
Ur apology should be as loud as Ur disrespect was
Two of the throws , if not all three, were not on target , far from perfect and required a miracle catch. Typical new age response. "If it remotely hits the receiver fingertip it should be caught". I would put it on WATSON as well.
ShinobiMusashi
Waterboy
Super Bowl IV was 1969 bro, that was like 8 years after we won our last AFL Championship haha.
Really what have the Chiefs done since 1990? I mean the Oilers had a pretty ridiculous run of heartbreaking playoff losses from the Elway "Drive II" to The Comeback to the 93 Montana/Marcus Allen Chiefs game. But I mean really even Houston football fans have to sit back in awe at the sheer disappointment that the Chiefs have given their fans in big playoff games.
The 1971 double OT loss to the Dolphins that kickstarted like a 20 year playoff drought
They did about just as good as the Oilers did in 90-91-92, win a wild card game here or there and get beat in the divisional. Montana got them to an AFC Championship game in 93 but then KC went what? Like 22 years without a playoff win?
One and done in 95 home loss to the Colts after 13-3 season, absolutely brutal.
One and done again in 97 home loss to Denver after another 13-3 season. Unreal.
Once again in 2003, 13-3 number 1 seed in the AFC, one and done home loss to Indy.
Then the comeback loss to Indy in 2013, 0-7 in the playoffs since that 93 Montana season, Texans were an expansion team built from scratch with more playoff wins than KC from 2002 up until that 2015 Bryan Hoyer Wildcard game. That's a pretty harsh stretch for Chiefs fans. My heart goes out to them if the Texans pull this one off it's going to be brutal for them to go through that again.
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Texansballer74
The Marine
He was off his game big time. That's after he had a monster game against the Falcons. he had 3 TDs and 217 yards.
dream_team
Hall of Fame
Miracle catch? Come on man. I would say maybe one of those would have been a "great" catch, but far from a miracle. The other two definitely should have been caught.
OptimisticTexan
2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
My concern......will OB be willing to quickly adjust his gameplan if the Chiefs have the ability to stop the run game early? Everyone has to know that the Chiefs have fully prepared to prevent the Texans running game from keeping Mahomes off the field this go round.
Texans will need to test the run game early but I certainly wouldn't do it during the first couple of offensive possessions. I'd definitely utilize play-action and look for a TE sliding across the middle and into the zone for an early first down. Then I'd look over the top of the defense for Fuller. I'd get to the running game......just not out of the gate. Take the Chiefs out of their prepared defensive plan early.
If OB decides he's going to establish the run game come hell-or-highwater and winds up putting Watson in 2nd and 9+ yards on 2 or 3 consecutive series, KC's offense could make the Texans pay early in the game. I didn't mind the Texans playing catchup with the Bills but against the Chiefs......it could lead to another playoff blow-out.
OB really needs to get Duke Johnson and the TE's involved early, then push Hyde to the forefront once the Texans have scored a couple times.....not in a ball control kind of way but in a manner that reminds the Chiefs defense that Hyde is still a weapon. I think the Texans could go toe to toe with the Chiefs if the game goes that route......that's going to be up to OB and his throttle foot.
I hope this game turns out to be an -entertaining- offensive type of game. Let it come down to which defense makes just enough plays to determine the outcome.
Texans will need to test the run game early but I certainly wouldn't do it during the first couple of offensive possessions. I'd definitely utilize play-action and look for a TE sliding across the middle and into the zone for an early first down. Then I'd look over the top of the defense for Fuller. I'd get to the running game......just not out of the gate. Take the Chiefs out of their prepared defensive plan early.
If OB decides he's going to establish the run game come hell-or-highwater and winds up putting Watson in 2nd and 9+ yards on 2 or 3 consecutive series, KC's offense could make the Texans pay early in the game. I didn't mind the Texans playing catchup with the Bills but against the Chiefs......it could lead to another playoff blow-out.
OB really needs to get Duke Johnson and the TE's involved early, then push Hyde to the forefront once the Texans have scored a couple times.....not in a ball control kind of way but in a manner that reminds the Chiefs defense that Hyde is still a weapon. I think the Texans could go toe to toe with the Chiefs if the game goes that route......that's going to be up to OB and his throttle foot.
I hope this game turns out to be an -entertaining- offensive type of game. Let it come down to which defense makes just enough plays to determine the outcome.
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Nobody is going to stop Mahomes
Best you can hope for is 1-2 timely stops and control the clock, keeping him on the sidelines.
RGV82
Random guy
Why not? Mahomes was kept in check by several sub-par defenses this year.
When he was hurt
RGV82
Random guy
Somewhat true. Detroit held him touchdown-less in week 4 when he was healthy, and was sub-par vs. Indy in week 5 when healthy as well, so it is possible.
We agree to disagree.
Texan Asylum
Hall of Fame
Sent to me from a buddy who’s a Chiefs fan here in the heart of today’s enemy...Kansas. Let’s get em boys!
TexansBull
Hall of Fame
@FANATIC
This is what I was talking about:
The poster boy of the depressed Texan fan who keenly remembers Houston football history that is predicting a loss, but is too jaded to go out on a limb and say we will win. Too many times he has been let down and is afraid of being disappointed again. Deep down he wants a win, so he covers it up with “hope.”
He does this every week. Sometimes twice. He is stoned a lot so I think he forgets.
austins23
Hall of Fame
Sure would like to have that pass protection again tomorrow.
Texas Jake
Rookie
Excellent take my friend.
I didn't see any 'miracle catch's'
I saw 3 passes that hit him in the hands. He'd be the first to tell you that he should have caught them
Texan Asylum
Hall of Fame
Nice post...welcome to the board!
How is Chris Jones looking? He wasn't there first game, and he will be the key imo. If he's wrecking havoc as usual, DW4 and the running game are in for a long day. Fulton will be completely over-whelmed
austins23
Hall of Fame
Everyone, I mean almost everyone is writing this game off as a Chiefs blowout. It could very well be if OB brings the bad Texans.
Chiefs this, Chiefs that, etc. Is it warranted? Chiefs are a talented team, but the Texans are too. I suppose the negativity toward the Texans is the inconsistencies. I get it. But the Texans could bring the good Texans tomorrow and beat the Chiefs. Or the good Texans could show up and still lose a close, great game.
I think it comes down to the Texans D making a play. A turnover or a huge stop. If the Texans start giving up 3rd and longs to the Chiefs it will be a long day. Gotta get off the field when the opportunity presents.
Needs Duke in the passing game. And watch out for 44, he was in the game last week and made some big blocks. I have a sneaky suspicion he may catch a crucial pass or two tomorrow.
Here’s to a great game.
Chiefs this, Chiefs that, etc. Is it warranted? Chiefs are a talented team, but the Texans are too. I suppose the negativity toward the Texans is the inconsistencies. I get it. But the Texans could bring the good Texans tomorrow and beat the Chiefs. Or the good Texans could show up and still lose a close, great game.
I think it comes down to the Texans D making a play. A turnover or a huge stop. If the Texans start giving up 3rd and longs to the Chiefs it will be a long day. Gotta get off the field when the opportunity presents.
Needs Duke in the passing game. And watch out for 44, he was in the game last week and made some big blocks. I have a sneaky suspicion he may catch a crucial pass or two tomorrow.
Here’s to a great game.
Chiefs Pass Rush is awesome now. Lots of schemed blitzes. Added Suggs too. Chiefs with 6 sacks Sunday. Three will be Watson holding on to the ball vs throwing it away.
You don't think his calf will bother him?
RGV82
Random guy
This is true. Something we desperately need to improve on. Chiefs had 45 sacks this year, and we only had 31. Pressure on the QB is something we need to address in the off season.
austins23
Hall of Fame
Gee thanks. Not what I needed to hear.
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
Psychiatry doesn't appear to be your strong suit. LOL
Or anywhere in between
Good Article from Arrowhead Pride
https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2020/1/10/21059423/how-the-chiefs-defense-beats-the-texans-offense
The Chiefs defense is a completely different animal than the last time these two teams met. Chris Jones’ availability is massive, as the Texans guards struggle with the exact type of skill set that Jones brings to the table. He has the potential to completely wreck the game plan and force Watson into running for his life for most of the game.
Frank Clark is significantly healthier than the last time these two teams played. Clark has become a bit of a game-wrecker in his own right over the last month of the season and is playing his best in a Chiefs uniform at the right time. The Chiefs also added Terrell Suggs and Mike Pennel since Week 6 — two key ingredients in stopping the Texans rushing attack.
Anthony Hitchens also wasn’t involved in the Week 6 matchup. Spagnuolo was quick to point to Hitchens as a key piece missing from that first Texans game, and for good reason. That Week 6 defensive performance was arguably the most disorganized that the defensive front had been all year. Players were in the wrong gaps, stepping all over each other’s assignments, and seemed disconnected from the secondary. Outside of the Tennessee Titans performance, every game Hitchens has called since returning has been a significant step up for the Chiefs defense.
I don’t foresee the Texans being able to milk the clock like they did in the previous matchup. Hitchens’ alignments, coupled with stronger defensive line play should help corral Hyde and force more negative plays on early downs. Getting ahead of the sticks should allow Jones, Clark and Suggs to truly tee off in their four-man rushes and should let Spagnuolo dial up some more exotic coverages on the back-end.
Finally, expect the blitz and expect it often. We know that Spagnuolo likes to be aggressive and send the house to throw quarterbacks off their game. That marries well with the Texans’ poor protection scheme. Watson and his offensive line can seem disjointed at times, and protections don’t get shifted correctly. That leaves free rushers to hit Watson too many times. Against the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round, Watson was sacked seven times and took 12 quarterback hits. Ultimately, the excellent play to free himself from a sack was the tale of the game, but even on that play, the blitz wasn’t properly identified.
I expect to see a fired-up defense that wants to prove the previous matchup was a fluke. They should be able to stop the rushing attack from Houston early, forcing the Texans to throw to keep up. While the passing attack could definitely turn this game into a shootout, I expect a strong four-man rush and a diverse pressure package from Spagnuolo to be the difference in this game and keep the Texans offense from keeping up with the Chiefs offense.
boilertiger
Practice Squad
If you injure him then he can be slowed down and that has happened several times this year.
vs Jax
vs Indy
vs Hou
vs Den
vs NE(hand)
RGV82
Random guy
I enjoy watching Watt. Love his attitude and energy. Great match up.Do not worry. JJ Watt will be out there and ready to roll