Three And Out: Useless Predictions For Sunday's Game

by Tim on Oct 2, 2009 3:29 PM CDT in News

Just in case you start thinking I don't know what I'm talking about, take a look at my sage words prior to last week's tussle. And by that I mean, "Read only the first part of the first prediction where I said Matt Schaub would throw for 291 yards." I was only nine (9) yards off. Nostradamus has nothing on me.

Enough tooting of my own horn. This week, I hereby declare the following three (3) things shall occur:

1. You thought you liked Kevin Walter last week. Wait 'til you see the 113 yard, 1 TD performance he lays on you this week. Bonus Prediction/Aside: I have Andre Johnson on my fantasy team. You have to start Andre Johnson every week on account of him being Andre Johnson, even when he's set to tangle with Nnamdi Asomugha. Scrabble will keep 'Dre's overall yards in check, but I predict a TD catch for 'Dre nonetheless.

2. Good news, distraught Texans fans. Your beloved squad shall tally not one, but TWO (!), sacks on Sunday. They will be courtesy of Mario Williams and DeMeco Ryans. Now for the bad news--the run defense will continue to make you want to remove your eyes with a wooden spoon. I said the Raiders would tally 160 yards and 2 TDs via the running game on the air, and I stand by that assertion.

3. Steve Slaton looked more like Steve Slaton last week, and I believe the trend will continue. 126 total yards (92 rushing/34 receiving) and his first TD of the year shall be reflected in the box score upon completion of Sunday's game.

PUT YOUR NAME ON IT: Oakland's defense is (quietly) improved, and they're going to be able to run the ball. If they had a QB even approaching competent under center, I'd probably pick the upset. JaMarcus Russell? On the road? No, sir. Raiders 17, Texans 24.

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I don't do predictions

Not very often at least. I do hope that we finally win at home, beat a team that I feel we should beat, and don’t leave the game feeling as though I have had my heart ripped out… if that happens it should equate to a Houston Texans victory and I will be happy with that.

by wasteph on Oct 2, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions

We can relate

in the Raider Nation.

Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!

by mikesd1981 on Oct 2, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions

24-17 Houston huh?

Hi. I’m mike from silverandblackpride and I’ll go w/ that assessment cuz we don’t have a competent QB under center. I’m hoping that Cable benches Russell if he starts sucking.

I see Anthony Hill is out, how’s that gonna effect your offense game?

Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!

by mikesd1981 on Oct 2, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions

Re: Anthony Hill

Won’t affect it at all, as Hill doesn’t see the field anyway. I believe he hasn’t even been active for a game yet.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Oct 2, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Okay

I didn’t know if he played or not.

Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!

by mikesd1981 on Oct 2, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Anthony Hill was drafted to be a blocking tight end, and has been inactive all year. You should be worried about Owen Daniels however.

by nolander on Oct 2, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Why bench Russell?

When you don’t anyone better, he at least has potential.

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by CFHTim on Oct 2, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Most wasted career ever

Scrabble in Oakland?

I fully expect him to contain Andre more than say, Cortland Finnegan. Fortunately, he is only one man and we have several good receivers and OD. Unfortunately, if you had to bet on JaMarcus looking like a Hall of Famer for one game, this would be that game.

by JimboTexan on Oct 2, 2009 4:37 PM CDT reply actions

17th in pass defense is still way too good for russel to handle.

by nolander on Oct 2, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions

That is very misleading.

People don’t have to throw it much when you giving up 200 yards on the ground. Anytime the opposition needs to pass it, they have no problem.

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by CFHTim on Oct 2, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions

I love the Scrabble nickname...

you guys are the first I have seen use it. The Raiders second CB Chris Johnson is having an outstanding year too. The third CB Stanford Routt hasn’t even been able to cover his own ass though.

Wherever I go, that's where I am.

by Rich Langford on Oct 3, 2009 2:32 AM CDT up reply actions

i predict.....

that #23 will get his first INT of the season.

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by chrisd21 on Oct 2, 2009 4:53 PM CDT reply actions

If the Raiders had a competent quarterback

I would pick them to take the division.

by cubic on Oct 2, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions

You do know that even if they had a competent QB, its the raiders. So at some point someone would probably punch said qb in the face breaking his jaw.

by nolander on Oct 2, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Ashomugha

has been giving up yardage this year. He has always had Andre’s number though. Hopefully we can sneak some past him or utilize Walter, Daniels, Slaton like in the Jags game.

by battlered90 on Oct 2, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions

He's been playing hurt

sprained wrist I think.

Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!

by mikesd1981 on Oct 2, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions

He really hasn't been giving up yardage either...

I don’t have the numbers, but guys aren’t making catches when he is on them. Other than Vincent Jackson’s TD in week one.

He doesn’t just take a man and shadow him. I am not sure why, but if the Texans decide to move Johnson around in their sets they will like get him away from Nnam.

Wherever I go, that's where I am.

by Rich Langford on Oct 3, 2009 2:34 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm not greedy

I just want a “W”. That’s all.

by grungedave on Oct 2, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions

I predict that

I’m going to learn new ways to curse on Sunday.

by b0ng on Oct 2, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs

I was gonna propose a drinking game

for Jamarcus Russell, but then I’d get yet another DUI.

Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!

by mikesd1981 on Oct 2, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions

For every completion

We take a drink. For every incompletion, we do a special dance. If the texans are worth anything, we’ll dance off the drinks and be able to drive by the time the game is over.

by DocTexan on Oct 3, 2009 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions

For ever completion we take a drink?

So what’s that? 3 beers? We are talking but Russell here.

Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!

by mikesd1981 on Oct 3, 2009 1:08 AM CDT up reply actions

lol the "JRinking Game" rules.

Incompletion = Drink.
INT = Drink 2×.
Completion = Count your blessings.
TD = Run to the bathroom before you shat on your couch.
Winner = Anyone who survives the game.

what say you?

Looking forward to not having an 8-8 year!

by BattleRedHusker on Oct 4, 2009 7:23 AM CDT up reply actions

agreed

And I’ll be there to help out.

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Oct 2, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Texans W

38 – 13

The Dude Abides

by battle axe of doom on Oct 2, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions

i think it's up in the air...

but i bet that mcfadden runs for 2 scores by himself…and the texans play catchup all game…why do i say that? because i am off work and will actually get to see a game, and that is just my luck when it comes to getting to see a friggin texans game…..GO TEXANS!!!!!

by turnip73 on Oct 2, 2009 10:09 PM CDT reply actions

Somehow...

AJ is always kept in check by the top tier CB’s. I don’t think he’s just not open, I just think Kubes is afraid of throwing at him when there’s a competent corner covering him. I predict that for some reason AJ only has 3 catches for 38 yards.
Other predictions:
Jamarcus Russell: 12/28 for 198 yards 2 TD’s
Oakland rushing attack: 156 yards 2 TD’s

Schaub: 25/32 248 2 TD’s 1 INT
Slaton: 22 rushes 85 yards 1 TD

Score: Oakland 28 Houston 30

And as much as a homer as I am, I’m terrified of the letdown (again). Hence, the reason that I’m giving us the edge

by DocTexan on Oct 3, 2009 12:41 AM CDT reply actions

it doesn't even matter anymore.

I actually feel more disgusted about last week’s game against the Jags then i do about the beating we took from the jets… it’d still be nice to see slaton get a rush TD but honestly I don’t see it happening, oh great news, if I remember correctly we get to play @ the ’cards next week. lol, anyone think Kubiak will have a job for the 10-11 season?

by Htexfan on Oct 3, 2009 3:43 AM CDT reply actions