This is what all teams do; how often depending on each team.
We've been doing this against several number one receivers.
At the worst, Megatron can have a big day; but I think our overall strength will pull us through.
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This is what all teams do; how often depending on each team.
We've been doing this against several number one receivers.
At the worst, Megatron can have a big day; but I think our overall strength will pull us through.
silentassassin
Waterboy
Agreed. But that was a theory for the Jacksonville game too.
I know, Jacksonville was 1-8 and it was supposed to be a blowout. The Texans got caught with their pants down, but they pulled through despite Jacksonville putting up what seemed like their absolute best effort. Jacksonville didn't play like a 1-8 team yesterday.
I don't see a lack of focus in this game. But I think if they lose, it's probably because the overtime and comeback effort was more physically taxing than it was mentally taxing.
Hervoyel
BUENO!
I never thought it was supposed to be a blow-out. Sure I had some fun with the "Crazy things that need to happen for Jacksonville to win" thread but deep down inside we all know that any team can jump up and bite you in the buttocks at any time. I think the biggest thing to keep in mind for the Texans (and no doubt they're aware of it) is that in this new world we're living in the Texans have a target on their collective backs. When you play the cellar dweller of the division they've got nothing to lose and throw everything but the kitchen sink at you. Everybody the Texans play is going to be wanting their scalps.
They've also learned to take very good care of Blaine Gabbert. Hit him but don't hurt him. We want him in the game for as long as it takes for Jacksonville to figure out that he's the problem.
Completely agree. Just imagine you're out of the play-off hunt, this early. It would be sweet to say, "At least we beat the Texans"
Teams are going to look at the Texans & say, "We better play perfect if we're going to have a chance to win." We're getting everybody's best game.
Well, maybe not against Baltimore. I feel they came in thinking, "We've never lost to these guys." I don't think they'll be saying that again.
El Tejano
Hall of Fame
If our run game shows up and Matt Schaub stays hot, we definetly can keep the ball out of Detroits hands. That would be one way and we've done that before all season.
El Tejano
Hall of Fame
I think that Jville also had a few extra days to prepare for us.
dream_team
Hall of Fame
I'm ok with JJo sitting out this game, because either way, I'd like to see CJ double covered just about on every play. He's seriously their only true weapon on offense. I think KJ will do fine against Young or Broyles. Their run game has also been a disappointment.
The key on defense, though, is to be able to generate pressure on Stafford w/o sending too many blitzes. Against the Jags, Wade went a little blitz happy, and Henne picked it apart. The reason is, though, the front 4 isn't getting the job done.
On offense, it's the usual run the ball, control the clock, win time of possession.
The brain says Houston wins, but my gut is going with Detroit. Coming off an emotional win, having to play the extended minutes, on the road in Detroit on Thanksgiving day... just feels like a loss to me.
Lions 27
Texans 24
The key on defense, though, is to be able to generate pressure on Stafford w/o sending too many blitzes. Against the Jags, Wade went a little blitz happy, and Henne picked it apart. The reason is, though, the front 4 isn't getting the job done.
On offense, it's the usual run the ball, control the clock, win time of possession.
The brain says Houston wins, but my gut is going with Detroit. Coming off an emotional win, having to play the extended minutes, on the road in Detroit on Thanksgiving day... just feels like a loss to me.
Lions 27
Texans 24
Dutchrudder
Hall of Fame
The Lions play every Thanksgiving each year. Guess what year was the last time they won their Thanksgiving Day home game?
2003, against the Packers 22-14.
I think the idea that the Texans are the only team that has to deal with the short week is a bit biased. Clearly even a good Lions team like the 2011 squad, couldn't do well enough to even make the game competitive against the Packers last year. At the start of the 4th quarter, they were down 24-0, but managed a garbage time TD to make it a 27-15 loss.
I think the Lions will continue to be the Lions and will lose this game to us. Texans take it 34 - 20
2003, against the Packers 22-14.
I think the idea that the Texans are the only team that has to deal with the short week is a bit biased. Clearly even a good Lions team like the 2011 squad, couldn't do well enough to even make the game competitive against the Packers last year. At the start of the 4th quarter, they were down 24-0, but managed a garbage time TD to make it a 27-15 loss.
I think the Lions will continue to be the Lions and will lose this game to us. Texans take it 34 - 20
drs23
Veteran
Exactly. Can't sleep on Titus Young. He's been gaming for a while now as well as RB Mikel Leshoure. Detroit have some weapons other than Megatron who even when playing injured is a beast. Maybe we can get the coaches fighting on the sideline again and let them have their own in house distraction. Not that we'll need it.
The fact we're coming off such a short week worries me a little bit.
All said though if the Texans go to their house and play Texans Football we should come out 10 &1.
GO TEXANS!
run-david-run
All Pro
Don't worry, the defense should be well rested, they only played about 2 quarters.
Remember how they responded the last time they got schooled.
Not looking good for the Detroit Lions. They won't catch the Bulls sleep'n
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
Dude's apparently a punk
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap10...lions-for-behavior-issue?campaign=Twitter_atl
Perki-Perk
DieHard Texan!
Hmm, Watt adds to his sack and swat total and the overall defensive effort in this game despite Calvin Johnson is tremendous.
Kjax gets another pick stepping it up after a horrible showing against the Jags and while goose stepping towards the endzone, get's blindsided but luckily the fumble goes out of bounds.
Andre and Arian both go for over 100 yrds with a TD each.
I'm getting something about sparring jeans...wait, no, Lestar Jean. He scores on a long reception.
Casey and Graham make big plays and OD is..well OD.
Key Mart returns a kick off, or maybe it was a punt return. The crystal ball wasn't real clear on that.
Texans Feast on offense while we feast on Turkey Day!
Texans 46 - Lions 24
Kjax gets another pick stepping it up after a horrible showing against the Jags and while goose stepping towards the endzone, get's blindsided but luckily the fumble goes out of bounds.
Andre and Arian both go for over 100 yrds with a TD each.
I'm getting something about sparring jeans...wait, no, Lestar Jean. He scores on a long reception.
Casey and Graham make big plays and OD is..well OD.
Key Mart returns a kick off, or maybe it was a punt return. The crystal ball wasn't real clear on that.
Texans Feast on offense while we feast on Turkey Day!
Texans 46 - Lions 24
Nawzer
Alienz
Calvin Johnson's nuts are best in the NFL. True, we've gone up against quality wide outs this season, but Megatron is the best in the NFL. Like I said, he will get his but we have to make sure our stars have a big day as well. I think this has the potential to be another shoot out. I won't be surprised if Schaub throws 4 TD's in this game. It'll be tough and I still think we'll come out on the losing end simply because we'll be too tired.
Just skimming the Lions boards, with their opinion of Stafford, if our pass rush is working, we won't have to worry about Megatron.
Nawzer
Alienz
It hasn't been working well. Our interior guys are getting some push but it's not consistent enough. JJ Watt is doing his job, but the outside guys like Barwin and Reed need to pick it up seriously. I would like to see Whitney Mercilus get more playing time this week.
WR Titus Young will be inactive for the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving Day home game against the Houston Texans after being sent home from the team's facility Monday. Young was benched for the team's final three plays during Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers, and head coach Jim Schwartz said the second-year wide receiver's actions during the game negatively affected the team. "It's your job to make the team happy," Schwartz said. "It's not the team's job to make you happy." Young lined up in the wrong spot on a second-down play in the red zone during the Packers game, and the Detroit News' Chris McCosky tweeted that Young will be inactive Thursday "largely because of his whining, pouting, sulking about not getting more balls thrown to him." Young has been starting since the season-ending knee injury to Nate Burleson last month, and is third on the Lions with 33 receptions for 383 yards and a team-high four touchdowns. His absence will mean increased snaps for rookie Ryan Broyles and recently-acquired veteran Mike Thomas.
(Yahoo! Sports)
drs23
Veteran
Yeah, HOU-TEX, I saw that after I posted. What a waste of talent. There's gotta be something wrong between a man's ears when he's got the world by the tail and then acts like an ass, enough for his coach to bench him. What a waste but at least that's one more target our secondary doesn't have to worry about.
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
That's for darn sure. I've never understood why these cats basically just throw away tons of money by acting a fool. Like this Honey Badger guy from LSU. Dude would rather smoke dope than cash in. I don't get it, I reckon
Pass rush is what needs to make a cameo. You can't cover CJ. Too big and powerful and explosive. Have to hit Stafford. A lot.
It's the T.O effect. Has to be the center of the universe. Diva's like that make you really appreciate guys like AJ, Fitz, Calvin, ect..
ajohnson80
Waterboy
I predict the d doubles and triples megatron, and shuts down the run game while getting some pressure. The offense however takes the week off and does just enough to get the w.
17-10 Texans
17-10 Texans
Exaggerated a bit, but not crazy after all
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/20/texans-can-clinch-a-playoff-spot-this-week/
kiwitexansfan
Hall of Fame
Money on the Texans, the Lions haven't won on thanksgiving for near on 10 years.
Lions D is good but there offense shouldn't put up points on our D which should be more motivated after last weeks debacle.
Lions D is good but there offense shouldn't put up points on our D which should be more motivated after last weeks debacle.
I think our defense gets exposed. We put too much focus on Cj & their running game flourishes, Stafford finds his TE for 2 TDs & scrambles one in himself. Our offense goes back to it's laissez faire pace, thinking they did enough for the year & look to the defense to win the game.
32-16 Lions.
32-16 Lions.
EllisUnit
Vote RED!!!
GNTLEWOLF
Rookie
I think the Lions are better than they've shown all year on both sides of the ball. This could be the game they get it all together. don't ever count out Megatron.
The Texans seem to be hit or miss and barely survived Jacksonville on Sunday. If they don't play better on Both sides of the ball this could get ugly even with Andre playing well.
Detroit- 35
Houston- 14
The Texans seem to be hit or miss and barely survived Jacksonville on Sunday. If they don't play better on Both sides of the ball this could get ugly even with Andre playing well.
Detroit- 35
Houston- 14
drs23
Veteran
look who's rooting for the texans!
... Yeah, the man!
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