This is going to be a tough game. If CJ can make a couple of big plays, I think the Texans have a decent shot at winning."Experts" are projecting the Steelers to beat the Texans in a close game? I put a link down below for y'all to hear what Pittsburgh has been doing this year and I have a really good feeling that Houston has a good chance of winning this game.
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Well, Southpark put it most eloquently.
"Blame Canada"
Texans haven’t won a home game since Dec. 26, 2021. David Culley was HC. That’s even worse than the Astros at home.The Texans will most likely lose this one, which I hate to see because I want DeMeco to win a game at home.
I predicted a loss last week hoping for a little reverse psychology and we got the win. Dang I messed up this time around and picked us to win.If I had to put money on this game, I'd put it on the Steelers as they're a safer bet. The Texans will most likely lose this one, which I hate to see because I want DeMeco to win a game at home.
But, as they say, it's why they play the game. Any given Sunday and all that horseshit. As long as CJ is still standing at the end of the game I'll be happy. We still got some division games left we're gonna win.
Maybe this will be the game to break that cycle. Fingers crossed!Texans haven’t won a home game since Dec. 26, 2021. David Culley was HC. That’s even worse than the Astros at home.
But we now have a QB.Texans haven’t won a home game since Dec. 26, 2021. David Culley was HC. That’s even worse than the Astros at home.
If they dont do well I wont blame Slowik.Going into the game with a genuine belief that we could win is a total culture change for me. But even I have to face reality. The Steelers DL will probably overpower our poor butchered up OL.
This game is probably more on Slowick than Stroud. If he can scheme some way to slow the Steelers rush then I really believe we have a good chance.
Well, at least they're leaving the rest of the line where they are and not shifting everything around. O'Brien was always shifting guys around when there was an injury. Leaving Fant and Mason on the right side where they're jelling to face Watt is a better idea than shifting Fant to the left side and sticking Deculus in to face Watt.![]()
Latest On Texans' Offensive Line Injuries
The Texans have been dealing with a number of injuries on their offensive line, but the team is set to …www.profootballrumors.com
Unfortunately for Houston, it’s going to get a bit tougher before it gets easier. Offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil is set to miss another game while dealing with a knee injury, and potential fill-in Josh Jones won’t play in Week 4 thanks to a hand injury. As a result, the team is preparing practice-squad lineman Austin Deculus to be the starting LT on Sunday against the Steelers, per Wilson.
Should get Tytus Howard back next week. Sure could use him this week to shift to that left side though!Well, at least they're leaving the rest of the line where they are and not shifting everything around. O'Brien was always shifting guys around when there was an injury. Leaving Fant and Mason on the right side where they're jelling to face Watt is a better idea than shifting Fant to the left side and sticking Deculus in to face Watt.
Has Deculus ever played LT? I know he was a RT at LSU.Should get Tytus Howard back next week. Sure could use him this week to shift to that left side though!
Agree keeping Fant at RT is the right move. Especially with TJ Watt coming to town. Best move in a situation filled with bad moves.
I do like Fant as the swing tackle when Howard/Tunsil are healthy. He will be a quality backup.
Guessing Fant would move to the left, but that's speculation onlyHas Deculus ever played LT? I know he was a RT at LSU.
Jones and Fant are quality backups.
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Latest On Texans' Offensive Line Injuries
The Texans have been dealing with a number of injuries on their offensive line, but the team is set to …www.profootballrumors.com
Unfortunately for Houston, it’s going to get a bit tougher before it gets easier. Offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil is set to miss another game while dealing with a knee injury, and potential fill-in Josh Jones won’t play in Week 4 thanks to a hand injury. As a result, the team is preparing practice-squad lineman Austin Deculus to be the starting LT on Sunday against the Steelers, per Wilson.
The Steelers had played two stingy defenses and a below average-to-bad defense.New here, I am a Buckeye and Steelers fan, so thought I would put my 2 cents in.
First off Pittsburgh O Line is still not very good and Pickett was a bad pick in my opinion. I wanted the Steelers to not take a QB last year, and trade up to get Stroud, mainly because Stroud's accuracy was with out question elite. I think you guys got an elite QB talent that will be a franchise QB for you guys. I think your defense will keep it close and will give you guys a good shot to win this game, as our offense is bad, with a bad OLine, a bad OC and a mediocre QB at best.
Our defense is legit, although not having Cam in there hurts us a bit vs the run. So I think our defense matches up well with your offense, but if you can get a turn over or two and score in the 20's+ you guys will win.
Alex GibbsY’all help me, the guy that coached under Kubes.
In other words, complimentary football with good special teams play and an opportunistic defense that generated turnovers.The Texans' last win was aided by a once-in-a-bluemoon TD by the FB, a block FG, and a fumble recovery.
Yes thanks!Strausser is looking like our best oline coach since the late, great….umm damn I lost it. Y’all help me, the guy that coached under Kubes.
Gibbs?
Do they have to buy you dinner first or is it DW style?**** Pittsburg. They can kiss my ass.
True, but the Jags also shot themselves on the foot.In other words, complimentary football with good special teams play and an opportunistic defense that generated turnovers.
The Texans almost always have their number.I hate when I shoot myself on the food.... but the Jags do it better than anyone.
Eh... not saying you're wrong, I just don't know. The pass protection has been "good enough" but Stroud plays a part in that as well. Getting the ball out on time, sliding in the pocket.Strausser is looking like our best oline coach since the late, great….umm
2.5 avg from Pierce is not what I was expecting from even this oline.Eh... not saying you're wrong, I just don't know. The pass protection has been "good enough" but Stroud plays a part in that as well. Getting the ball out on time, sliding in the pocket.
I'll know Strausser is getting it done when Pierce gets three yards past the LOS untouched.
Then, it's on.
Wasn't expecting only 40 attempts after 3 games either2.5 avg from Pierce is not what I was expecting from even this oline.
That's largely in part due to being down on the score early and just overall being bad.Wasn't expecting only 40 attempts after 3 games either
…..tough for any RB to run through what’s not there. When this OL is finally healthy and on the field together, Pierce and Singletary will make up for lost time. The good that comes from this…..the depth chart on the OL is game ready at any time, which should allow for a healthy rotation.2.5 avg from Pierce is not what I was expecting from even this oline.
If Strausser is a good coach, worthy to climb the ranks, he can make lemonade. Meaning he doesn't need 5 bluechip studs to create a sliver of a crease.…..tough for any RB to run through what’s not there. When this OL is finally healthy and on the field together, Pierce and Singletary will make up for lost time. The good that comes from this…..the depth chart on the OL is game ready at any time, which should allow for a healthy rotation.
I don't know where you got your numbers but that one's wrongThen again, Singletary ran for 4.6 ypc, so...
Also to my knowledge Strausser has also never coached a ZBS so credit to him if he can get the line playing well in both phases.If Strausser is a good coach, worthy to climb the ranks, he can make lemonade. Meaning he doesn't need 5 bluechip studs to create a sliver of a crease.
Granted the line he's working with has only been together for a little while & they've managed to create a workable pocket for the QB, while they still need to improve in the passing game, they need a lot of improvement in the run game.
2.5 ypc for Pierce means he's getting hit at/behind the LOS & that's not good. Lot's of room for improvement with the talent he has.
Then again, Singletary ran for 4.6 ypc, so...
Strausser was with the Broncos in 2018 when Gary Kubiak was a consultant and his son Klint was an assistant coach.Also to my knowledge Strausser has also never coached a ZBS so credit to him if he can get the line playing well in both phases.
I don't know where you got your numbers but that one's wrong
Also, Singletary had one nice 3rd down carry to inflate his numbers on a smaller total carry count
That's only 1 game
I mean, yes. But... this line is beyond patchwork at this point. Keeping Stroud upright is a huge win at this point.Eh... not saying you're wrong, I just don't know. The pass protection has been "good enough" but Stroud plays a part in that as well. Getting the ball out on time, sliding in the pocket.
I'll know Strausser is getting it done when Pierce gets three yards past the LOS untouched.
Then, it's on.