Three And Out: Useless Predictions For Sunday's Game
by Tim on Oct 23, 2009 4:15 PM CDT
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It's been an awfully long week in the non-blogging realm, and you know the drill by now, so let's get to it. Three things written in the stars to happen on Sunday when San Francisco rolls into Reliant:
1. In the last two weeks, Matt Schaub has thrown for 763 yards, 6 TDs, and 2 INTs. It says here that, upon completion of Sunday's game, his totals for the last three weeks will be 1,078 yards, 9 TDs, and 3 INTs. Of the 315 passing yards he's going to post on Sunday, 112 of them and 1 TD will be to Andre Johnson, who should victimize whichever DB has the misfortune to cover him (Nate Clements?). The other two passing TDs will be to Kevin Walter and Owen Daniels.
2. The Niners are pretty stout against the run, giving up just 3.3 YPC. Steve Slaton's not going to skew that average much, but I think we're seen the evolution of his role in this offense the past two weeks as the team has featured him much more prominently in the passing game. I've said it once, and I'll say it again: Slaton can be our Brian Westbrook. The latest justification for that comparison will come on Sunday when Slaton racks up another 72 receiving yards. And no fumbles.
3. All the Michael Crabtree buzz? It's going to be a complete non-issue, as the Texans will pressure Shaun Hill better than they have any QB all year. Your Houston Texans will tally three (3) sacks of Hill and hit him a handful of times more. Antonio Smith gets off the sack schneid this week.
PUT YOUR NAME ON IT: Seeing as how they won last week, the season-long pattern says the Texans lose this week. And notwithstanding that nasty loss to the Falcons, the Niners seem like exactly the type of hard-nosed team that will hit the Texans in the mouth. Logic dictates that this one's a loss, and I called it as such before the season started.
Logic's great and all, but I've gone back and forth on this one all week. Quite simply, if the Texans really are more than a .500 team, this is the kind of game they should win. If they're not--if they're merely an inconsistent team that's going to be infinitely more valuable for fantasy purposes than real games--they lose, and they lose ugly. I want to believe that the Texans are better than 8-8. I want to believe that the defense has found some semblance of consistency. I want to believe that the offense is every bit the juggernaut it has appeared to be since the debacle against the Jets (though you'd have to throw that first half against the Cardinals in there too). I want to believe. So I will. 49ers 17, Texans 24.
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Texans 500 49ers -20
Ok, I’m just annoyed with some of their fans right now….
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related
by TexansForever on Oct 23, 2009 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z56/storybook77/9ERFMT.gif
This will make you feel better.
by nolander on Oct 23, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The only thing that you got right tf
is that the texans will be .500
by mmamcneill on Oct 24, 2009 3:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol nice one
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related
by TexansForever on Oct 24, 2009 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
texans win big
38-13
pick up 5 sacks and 2 picks and fumble recoverry…quin returns pick for td…
mario has 2 sacks…schaub throws for 3 td’s to AJ, Daniels and Dreesen
Slaton runs for 1 td
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Oct 23, 2009 4:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Texans win due to another good 2nd half
Close at the break, the Texans will win the 2nd half again and win the game 31-20
Schaub throws 3 TDS, 2 to AJ, 1 to Walter
Slaton has 120 total yards
4th TD is DeMeco fumble or INT return
Mario, Antonio, and Cush each pick up a sack
by TexasHoosier on Oct 23, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In an homage to beef
I’m worried about all of our collective enthusiasm for this game. The Texans struggle with 3-4 defenses and Frank Gore is an amazing back when healthy. I have the feeling that we’ll win this game, but I’m also worried that it’s going to be a lot closer than we might be expecting.
Texans 27 – 49ers 24
You know... for kids.
by Jake on Oct 23, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HA
the texans won’t even make it to 20 points. imo Niners kill those texas queens
by mmamcneill on Oct 24, 2009 3:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there are no queens in Texas
Just steers.
by cubic on Oct 24, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just Win Baby....
I’ve only attended one other Texans game, Buffalo and They lost on the last play…..It was my 35th birthday and it sucked.
Sunday I will be in the yellow lot at 0800 on a nice day for tailgating and beer drinkin’ and a Texans Victory!!!
GO TEXANS!!!!
This is the year.......
by Texanmaniac on Oct 23, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
for some reason
I think our bad offensive halves, Jets 1-2, Cards 1st were called by BabyShan.
I think Kubiak gives him credit, but I think Kubiak won’t let go of the playcalling until we have a wildcard locked up. I think he’s been burned too much this season.
I want a solid offensive 1st half, and a stellar defensive second half. Bush so far is king of the halftime adjustments.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
by texanphil on Oct 23, 2009 10:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
re: playcalling
Not saying you’re wrong Phil, but you need to provide a little more proof of that than just speculation.
by Shake on Oct 24, 2009 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Niners Fan Here
I could say a lot here but I’m not going to. Last time I talked big about our team we got our butts kicked.
What I will say is that we do have some very talented players if we could only utilize them (which we probably won’t knowing Jimmy Raye): Frank Gore, Vernon Davis, Delanie Walker, Isaac Bruce (he can make a DB look like a fool like nobody else).
Defensively: Justin Smith, Patrick Willis, Paraas Haralason, Takeo Spikes, Shawntae Spencer, Aubrayo Franklin, Ray MacDonald.
by Riding The F Train on Oct 24, 2009 12:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Im mostly worried about
Willis and Gore. I still think the Texans will step up with the home game( this time) and pull it out. We will have to utilize Slaton with the pass but I expect. 21-17 Texans.
I play real sports...Not try to be the best at exercising.
by wescox10 on Oct 24, 2009 1:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t expect much out of your short passing game. Dre Bly, Manny Lawson and Patrick Willis are beasts in those situations, and all are fast enough to keep up with Slaton for a while. The only way you can hurt this defense when we are playing well is to keep throwing it towards Nate Clements. He might pick one or two, but eventually he will give up some big plays.
by Riding The F Train on Oct 24, 2009 4:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"The only way you can hurt this defense...."
You have not faced an offense like ours. Prepare to be disappointed.
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related
by TexansForever on Oct 24, 2009 8:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can totally understand their faith in their short passing game, but I think they don’t understand just how blazing fast Slaton is, not to mention all the other weapons we have in the short game. But we will see come sunday.
by nolander on Oct 24, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"You have not faced an offense like ours"
Allow me to correct that statement. I would venture to suggest that the Vikings’ offense is just as good as yours if not better. If you remember Brett Favre won that game by one throw. Schaub is good, but nobody, NOBODY, is as lucky as Brett Favre.
by Riding The F Train on Oct 24, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Case in point....
49ers VS Texans from AFC Playbook.
Spot on analysis, not just because I’m a texans fan. Especially, like I have been TRYING to explain to the b lockheads on Niner nation…..THIS IS NOT THE SAME DEFENSE FROM THE FIRST THREE GAMES.
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-playbook/09000d5d8139db9e/WK-7-Playbook-49ers-vs-Texans
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related
by TexansForever on Oct 24, 2009 10:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
*off topic thread (within a thread)
im here at the Texans NFL job workshop… so ill post anything worth posting in this thread, since i forgot to create a fan post yesterday.
-got here early as hell! cant find the admin. offices…
-Walk for Autism is today… at first i was like daaaaaaamn are all these people here for the workshop?!?!?
-wish i brung a change of clothes! they have a live band and everything! the energy here for the Walk for Autism is awesome…i tip my cap to Mr. McNair for filling the Reliant complex with good energy and positive karma before the game!
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by chrisd21 on Oct 24, 2009 11:06 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
what a beautiful day today!
and thank god 4 that cuz im actually wearing a tie. haha
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by chrisd21 on Oct 24, 2009 11:07 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
lol @ the big ass Texans helmet u gotta walk thru
i bet it would fit payteuhn mhannigz head!
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by chrisd21 on Oct 24, 2009 11:27 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck man!
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related
by TexansForever on Oct 24, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AWESOME!!!!!!!
i just saw the 9ers buses roll past… and i gave em all the finger!! hahahahahaha!!!!
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by chrisd21 on Oct 24, 2009 11:57 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
want me to create one for you? I can copy and paste this in there
Note to self: Insert something witty here.
by bigfatdrunk on Oct 24, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be awesome
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by chrisd21 on Oct 24, 2009 11:52 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
ohhhhh a secret elevator!
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by chrisd21 on Oct 24, 2009 12:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
just saw my ticket....4 tomorrow's game and...
SECTION 752!?!?!?!?? booooo!!!!!! lol
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by chrisd21 on Oct 24, 2009 12:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
THIS PLACE IS FULL OF HOTTIES!!!!
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by chrisd21 on Oct 24, 2009 12:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Done man.
Really sorry for the delay.
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by bigfatdrunk on Oct 24, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Texans Win 28-17
1. Willis has 10 + tackles, but all are ten yards downfield after chasing down Slaton.
2. Crabby has 3 catches for 22 yards.
3. Glover Quinn gets an interception.
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by CFHTim on Oct 24, 2009 6:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Houston 31 Niners 20
Niners double AJ, who has an average day.
JJ over 100 yds receiving with a TD
KW and OD have big games, each with a TD
SS with another TD receiving
Texans get 2 sacks from pressure up the middle, and recover
Crab has a busy Qtr 1. The Texans adjust, and he is quiet for the rest of the game. Makes a mistake running a route, and an int results
niners run the ball fairlly effectively, but no big plays result. Passing game struggles
Niners sack Schaub three times
Okay, damnit!. I’ve made enough predictions that at least one should come true!
by kozanack on Oct 24, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tim! why are your preictions all making sense???
I’m going to go one step further on Slaton. Agree with the Westbrook analogy. So, I am going with one rushing TD and one passing TD for the man out of the backfield. I also see TD’s for OD and AJ. I want to think that this offense is now clicking on all cylinders and it will have to be themselves, ie, turnovers that derail them. Not this week.
I’m putting my name to 31-24 for the home team! With interceptions for Pollard and Quinn.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
by Rip Jersey on Oct 24, 2009 8:44 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
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