Thorn
Dirty Old Man
He'll get that call after he racks up 600 yards passing and 8 TDs against the Steelers this week.
Week 3 Post Game: Let out the EXCITEMENT!
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GBpackers12
Practice Squad
Congratulations to you Houston fans on your win this week!
Dejaview
All Pro
Totally agree but my temperament just takes it one game at a time. But wowza!
Nobody is disputing this.
This
Fans should be in prove it mode. One win against a team they've beat at their home 9 out of 10 times shouldn't change anything. Although that was a very dominate win.
I really enjoyed this. I know it is the Jags and we have their number but still. Stroud has shown a steady progression from game to game. It has been nice to watch him take step after step.
I saw flashes of the Pierce from last year. If we can get him on track the Texans could be a real spoiler this year. It is still just one game & like Bill Parcells said about Tony Romo "Put away the anointing oil" but to my old eyes he looks like the real deal.
Just as a sidenote I wonder how many teams have ever had a blocked field goal & a kickoff returned for a touchdown in the same game.
I saw flashes of the Pierce from last year. If we can get him on track the Texans could be a real spoiler this year. It is still just one game & like Bill Parcells said about Tony Romo "Put away the anointing oil" but to my old eyes he looks like the real deal.
Just as a sidenote I wonder how many teams have ever had a blocked field goal & a kickoff returned for a touchdown in the same game.
This isn't a Stroud vs Mills thing.
I told you guys back on August 1st. Hope you took it to the bank.
Hervoyel
BUENO!
He better!He'll get that call after he racks up 600 yards passing and 8 TDs against the Steelers this week.
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
Yep. No point in not expecting him to do his job.
Mahomes played hoops in HS. I think he was a PG. I think Stroud was the SG. But who was the best HS hooper? Maybe Joe Burrow, who was 1st team all Ohio as a PG.
Couple of notes on Beck's KO return from NFL.com.
Next Gen stat of the game: Andrew Beck reached a top speed of 20.37 mph on his 85-yard kickoff return TD, the first time a fullback has reached 20+ mph as a ball-carrier since Jamize Olawale in 2016.
NFL Research: Andrew Beck (255 pounds) is the heaviest player with a kick return TD of at least 50 yards in NFL history.
Next Gen stat of the game: Andrew Beck reached a top speed of 20.37 mph on his 85-yard kickoff return TD, the first time a fullback has reached 20+ mph as a ball-carrier since Jamize Olawale in 2016.
NFL Research: Andrew Beck (255 pounds) is the heaviest player with a kick return TD of at least 50 yards in NFL history.
banned1976
sleeper mode
For the first time in a handful of years, the Texans were the primary reason I was happy on a Sunday. For at least another day I won't concern myself about whether or not they can repeat that feat again this year.
Surely that's enough to get him into the HOF... like VY's cleats or something.
I'm out of town and watched the game Sunday in a terrific sports bar in Great Falls, Montana.
I can't remember when I've been this excited about a Texans game, any game win loose, or draw.
I kid you not I was absolutely thrilled and still high from that tremendous performance.
I was kinda bummed out after the Colts dominated us last week in NRG but today we we are right about where I expected:
Didn't think we'd have much of a chance vs the Ravens and didn't expect us to beat the Jags at their place
but was hoping we might win our home opener and lookie here we are sitting at 1-2 which ain't bad at all IMO given the long list of injuries.
I say bring on the Stealers - who knows ?
I can't remember when I've been this excited about a Texans game, any game win loose, or draw.
I kid you not I was absolutely thrilled and still high from that tremendous performance.
I was kinda bummed out after the Colts dominated us last week in NRG but today we we are right about where I expected:
Didn't think we'd have much of a chance vs the Ravens and didn't expect us to beat the Jags at their place
but was hoping we might win our home opener and lookie here we are sitting at 1-2 which ain't bad at all IMO given the long list of injuries.
I say bring on the Stealers - who knows ?
beerlover
Hall of Fame
Who knows?
That’s why they play the game. But like our chances. One game @ a time, not too high or low, just let it flow!
Yeah he made a few plays
TexanBorn51
Veteran
It appears with 15 games left plenty of time for more excitement Bring It On!!!
He did nail Pierce behind the LOS a couple of times.
But, no; I didn't notice him in the passing game.
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
Clowney 2.0?
We did have to give help on him some, but he's mostly bull rush; not especially dangerous.
Hardcore Texan
Magnet Man
Doesn't take away from what I said. Everyone knows Jacksonville is our safe space, just like when we play the Bengals lol. This one was different though watching Stroud kick ass as he continues to develop. I am excited to see him play in person next week. Great game, what a win!
True, I'm just trying to slow the roll around here.
Of course we are setting ourselves up for a fall. Sooner or later reality will bring us back to earth. But I don't see anything wrong with it. I watch football for the fun of it.
I'm tired of wallowing in misery about the owners, players & coaches. I'm damn well going to enjoy my high when it seems like a lot of that has improved. When reality comes knocking well I'll face that when it comes.
So I don't need anybody to slow my roll. This is not my first rodeo with Houston football so I'm sure the Texans will probably handle that. But until then I'm not just drinking the kool-aid I'm guzzling it.
I'm tired of wallowing in misery about the owners, players & coaches. I'm damn well going to enjoy my high when it seems like a lot of that has improved. When reality comes knocking well I'll face that when it comes.
So I don't need anybody to slow my roll. This is not my first rodeo with Houston football so I'm sure the Texans will probably handle that. But until then I'm not just drinking the kool-aid I'm guzzling it.
sprtsfanatic
Veteran
Yeah Im worried about their pass rush around the edges...baby watt is probably licking his chops...when does Tunsil and Howard get back?? Whenever it is..its not soon enough
They get back Tunsil.
Patterson and Mason were good last week.
They just need to chip Watt every play and CJ needs to keep doing what he is doing.
He has been getting the ball out extremely fast.
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
It's going to be a defensive battle for sure.
Probably the best defense we've faced so far while simultaneously going to be the worst offense we've faced.
Think this will be CJ's first INT week
Number19
Hall of Fame
I think I remember it being post here on TT that Watt lines up on the offensive strong side, which would be against Fant. His PFF pass blocking grade is 74.8, #35. He'll need help from the TE.
Texansballer74
The Marine
So where trying to predict when he’ll throw an interception lol?
Don't sleep on the Steelers' offense.
They had played the no. 1 D in both points and yards (Browns) and the no. 3 D in yards and 5th in points allowed (Niners).
They might be the best offense we've faced so far.
Texansballer74
The Marine
The Steelers defense is better but their offense isn’t.
TexansBull
Hall of Fame
…and Will Anderson Jr….He need to get going too.
This was a fun game to watch (finally!), and this season has a whole different vibe about it. DeMeco has set the tone and it's clear the players are responding. This team is going to have the personality of an all-pro middle linebacker!! I'm excited as a Texans fan!
I love this thread, btw. Hopefully it'll be the first of many to come!
I love this thread, btw. Hopefully it'll be the first of many to come!
It'll be a good test. CJ knows it going into this game and hopefully plans to get rid of the ball quickly. The best way to negate a pass rush is not holding on to the ball. It will be interesting to see how he and the entire team responds to the JAX win, especially at home and honoring JJ.
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
I mean it has to happen eventually...why not against the best defense he's played?
Texansballer74
The Marine
The Ravens defense is up there. One could say their defense is better than the Steelers.
Dejaview
All Pro
Good lord have mercy, people actually measure top speed of a return? Can they do that from a computer? Of what value is it?
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
It's different but I wouldn't say better. Ravens have an interesting linebacker group, but the Steelers have one of the best pass rushers in the entire league (no one on the Ravens is even remotely close) and they're very good against the run as well. Plus a pretty tight lockdown secondary that's healthy compared to the banged up Ravens one.
If I had to pick which one my team could have I'd easily pick the Steelers.
austins23
Hall of Fame
Just like when we play the Bengals with TJ Yates under center!
austins23
Hall of Fame
The Steelers offense is not all that. Our D should have a decent day. Worried about our Oline holding up against that defense though
Number19
Hall of Fame
A radar gun?Good lord have mercy, people actually measure top speed of a return? Can they do that from a computer? Of what value is it?
Mr teX
Hall of Fame
Not even. At least Clowney made All pro early in his career here. Walker is trending to Vernon Gholston status.
I have a feeling the Steelers Offense may have a break out day.
According to their web page NFL Next Gen Stats captures real-time location data, speed, and acceleration for every player on every play on every inch of the field. However, I can't find any specific information on the technology or method used.Good lord have mercy, people actually measure top speed of a return? Can they do that from a computer? Of what value is it?
Which begs the question that if they can do it for players why can't they do it for the ball.
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