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Open Game Day Thread: Houston v. Bye Week

Just because there's no opponent this week doesn't mean we can't have an open thread for the rest of the NFL action. Leave your observations and theories on the matchups involving teams not from Houston as you see fit in the Comments below.

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The Texans can't take bye too lightly

By my count they went 4-2 last week, beating the Bills, Browns, Raiders, and Rams. Total trap game.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Nov 15, 2009 8:11 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

You sound like a Titans fan

With talk like that.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 15, 2009 12:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Give in to your hate

Embrace the dark side!

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 16, 2009 7:02 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ikm spending my Sunday in the deer stand

A six-point just walked by…he’s safe.

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 Nov 15, 2009 8:25 AM CST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Game of the week

BFD v. Impotence. I’ve got the Flaccids by 14 over the Fat Drunks.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Nov 15, 2009 8:28 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

You're confusing me with Eric

Plus. the problem is the “sharing” part.

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 15, 2009 8:39 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

$6000 FB request?

Is for the penis implant. My junk still works (ignore the blue pill).

by Xetuoh on Nov 15, 2009 12:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

uh, yeah

whiskey dick is a bitch…

by grungedave on Nov 15, 2009 10:19 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Doesnt he own the tits?

Love the Texans, Never been in Texas

by flanno7hi on Nov 15, 2009 2:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

in good news

at least the trio of Steve Slaton, Ryan Moats and Chris Brown won’t make me throw a remote through my TV after fumbling this week…

by grungedave on Nov 15, 2009 10:18 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else

watching the Bills and BESFs?

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Nov 15, 2009 12:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

will be...

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 15, 2009 12:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I can't decide...

if I want them to lose horribly or squeak out a win so that we can face Radio McJustwinsgames and end his streak.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Nov 15, 2009 12:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I wish for Radio to lose

Early and often.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 15, 2009 12:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's generally my approach...

but there would be something poetic about him coming into Houston on a just-wins streak.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Nov 15, 2009 1:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And having Mario sodomize him

Might be the only time I’d be happy to see one man sodomizing another.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 15, 2009 1:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You seem to have free time

Plan on blogging?

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 15, 2009 1:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I have a bit of time today...

but this is about the first free day I’ve had in 6 weeks.

So, to answer your question… maybe.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Nov 15, 2009 1:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You should probably just spend it drinking beer and watching football.

Blogging can wait. A man has to have priorities, after all.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 15, 2009 1:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What channel is that?

I can’t find it. Is it airing in Houston?

by WhiskeyR on Nov 15, 2009 12:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

but there must be something wrong!

The Bills are up 7-0? But…but….but…….VY JUST WINS GAMES!!!

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 15, 2009 12:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

7-7

"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 Nov 15, 2009 12:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

full of hate

and seeing those assholes in those uniforms? go bills!

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 15, 2009 12:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wish I could get the damn Broncos game....

I got Orton and Brandon Marshall lighting it up in Fantasy right now

by WhiskeyR on Nov 15, 2009 12:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The only game I can watch is Jets-Jags

This just in… MJD is a beast.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 15, 2009 12:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Rams 7. Saints. 7

On fox. This is a great game so far.

Steven jackson is a beast. I would do anything to see him as a Texan. Our offense would be ridiculous. St Louis o line ain’t doin shit and he is still getting 8-12 yards a pop

by AllenOU on Nov 15, 2009 12:47 PM CST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Reggie Bush with a 16-yard score

Career long rush?

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 15, 2009 12:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Do TDs against the rams count as full TDs?

by nolander on Nov 15, 2009 12:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It's close...

at least as TD runs go. Previous long TD run was 23 IIRC.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Nov 15, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Stephen Jackson with 100 yds on 16 carries

Unreal, that guy.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 15, 2009 1:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

michael turner = dead

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 15, 2009 12:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

17-7 Tits

I hate when this town gets giddy! I do remind them of their UT and the look of sadness is priceless!

by Xetuoh on Nov 15, 2009 12:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Now 17-14.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 15, 2009 1:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Tits Cheerlearders?

Why do they have to wear those overalls to games?

by Xetuoh on Nov 15, 2009 1:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He. Just.

Wins. Games. Throws. Picks.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 15, 2009 1:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Meltdown soon?

Pretty please?

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 15, 2009 1:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He. Just.

Wins. Games. Throws. Picks.

Fixed.

"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 Nov 16, 2009 10:15 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

MJD with 100+ yards

In the first half. Garrard playing very well.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 15, 2009 1:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I think they miss Jenkins a bit.

by nolander on Nov 15, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. No doubt.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 15, 2009 1:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Unreal

An analyst thinking he should be on the field calling plays. Idiots.

by nolander on Nov 15, 2009 1:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Marques Coltson = Rosencopter

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 15, 2009 2:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Damn it

Was too busy worrying about Ireland this week and forgot to take Schaub off my fantasy lineup

Also Screw France

Love the Texans, Never been in Texas

by flanno7hi on Nov 15, 2009 3:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Screw France

An idea we can all get behind.

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

by Tim on Nov 15, 2009 5:32 PM CST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take one for the team

and go first.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Nov 15, 2009 6:15 PM CST up reply actions   2 recs

rec'ed

And seconded. Not sloppy seconds, though.

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 15, 2009 6:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

ahhh

Why does MJD have to be such a team player? If he just scores that touchdown … why that is six more points for my fantasy team!

by killtacular on Nov 15, 2009 4:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

anyone else see the Seattle non interception??

In the Sea-Ari game a Seattle defender intercepted a pass in the end zone after coming inbounds from the back of the endzone. It was reviewed and determined that he only had 1 foot inbounds when he first touched the ball. How is this different than the Moats fumble on the goal line?? Defender comes from out of bounds and has 1 foot down when he touches the ball but in the Hou-Ind game the Colts got the ball but in the Sea-Ari game the Seahawks didnt get the ball.

WTF????

by TexasHoosier on Nov 15, 2009 4:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

anyone else see the Seattle non interception??

In the Sea-Ari game a Seattle defender intercepted a pass in the end zone after coming inbounds from the back of the endzone. It was reviewed and determined that he only had 1 foot inbounds when he first touched the ball. How is this different than the Moats fumble on the goal line?? Defender comes from out of bounds and has 1 foot down when he touches the ball but in the Hou-Ind game the Colts got the ball but in the Sea-Ari game the Seahawks didnt get the ball.

WTF????

by TexasHoosier on Nov 15, 2009 4:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

my comp posted it twice...sorry

but it does deserve that much attention i believe

by TexasHoosier on Nov 15, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

heh

the refs say the Colts player (Bethea or Powers, can’t remember) got both feet back in

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 15, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

then it should have been colts ball on the 1 where he stepped out right?

the official on the field said Powers (i think) only had one foot and thats why it was a touchback. if he got both feet in bounds it makes no fucking sense why it would be a touchback because he clearly established possession and then jumped out of bounds at the one.

im just looking for some clarification besides a conspiracy theory because I honestly dont see one

by TexasHoosier on Nov 15, 2009 11:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No, on review the refs said he only got 1 foot in.

"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 Nov 16, 2009 10:16 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Because it didn't happen in Indy?

Ask the Pats about forward progress while your at it.

"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 Nov 16, 2009 10:16 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone watching Sunday Night Football?

I don’t know who to root for – I hate both of these teams.

by cubic on Nov 15, 2009 8:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I Guess

We have to root for NE, under the theory of hoping they win enough to rest their starters in Week 17 when HOU plays them (hopefully with something on the line).

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

by Tim on Nov 15, 2009 8:15 PM CST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Or maybe(in not going to happenszville)

The colts collapse and the texans win out and somehow snag the division.

by nolander on Nov 15, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That Jan 3 game

could cause seriously marital issues around here. The wife’s grandpa is having some big 90th B-day party following her nephew’s Jesus bath (aka christening), all of which runs roughly 11-3 that day. I’ve already said that, if that game matters in terms of making the playoffs, I am absolutely not going to be forced to DVR it and watch later.

Point of story: I might be moving in with you in 2010.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Nov 15, 2009 8:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You would think people would know by know that from september to feb sundays are for football.

by nolander on Nov 15, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No kidding.

I’ve been screaming that for years now. These fuggin’ heathens don’t respect Sunday at all because there is no real pro football following here. It’s like living in Stalin’s Russia, I shit you not.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Nov 16, 2009 10:20 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You're Always Welcome

My wife’s in the Junior League, so I’m pretty sure she’d have to commit hari kari before she was anything less than totally hospitable.

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

by Tim on Nov 15, 2009 8:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

(files this away)

(pats stomach)

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 15, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm cheering for D Lines

Hoping for come QB crushing

You can't fix Dumb

by Texans-Brocos on Nov 15, 2009 8:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'm cheering for D Lines

Hoping for come QB crushing

You can't fix Dumb

by Texans-Brocos on Nov 15, 2009 8:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

do the texans play a sunday night game???

i wanna hear faith hill sing about the texans.

Suzy Kolber: Joe, it's been a tough season for Jets fans. What does it mean to you now that the team is struggling?
Joe Namath: I wanna kiss you. I couldn't care less about the team struggling.
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21

by chrisd21 on Nov 15, 2009 8:33 PM CST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Why would you want to hear Faith Hill sing about anything?

by cubic on Nov 15, 2009 8:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

a colts raping is a good raping

The Dude Abides

by battle axe of doom on Nov 15, 2009 8:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

lmfao....

(like smoky on friday) daaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn! (24-7)

Suzy Kolber: Joe, it's been a tough season for Jets fans. What does it mean to you now that the team is struggling?
Joe Namath: I wanna kiss you. I couldn't care less about the team struggling.
http://www.twitter.com/doobieman21

by chrisd21 on Nov 15, 2009 8:38 PM CST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

dang I didnt know the colts crowd is so whiny. They are booing at everything lol. Even when a patriots player went down.

by Chris89 on Nov 15, 2009 8:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I would be freaking happy if my team won at least 12 games every season.

by Chris89 on Nov 15, 2009 8:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You don’t understand. They don’t get any respect from the national media. I know this because they told me so when they tried to explain why Wayne is better then AJ. You see, the fact that they get like 5 nationally televised games is simply not enough. Every one of their games should be on Sunday night or Monday night, and everyone should bow prostrate before their greatness and acknowledge each and every one of their players superiority over every other player in the league.

by nolander on Nov 15, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

manning is a criminally underrated QB. i don’t even think people know who he is. i mean if you saw peyton manning walking down the street, would you recognize him? hell no!

The Dude Abides

by battle axe of doom on Nov 15, 2009 9:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

of course not

Who could ever see him with the glare off his forehead?

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 15, 2009 9:23 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

That Brady guy sucks too. Who cares how many super bowls he has won? Why do people think that matters?

by nolander on Nov 15, 2009 9:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Gimme

Vince Young any day over Brady.

Psyche!

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 15, 2009 9:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

the man knows how to win

The Dude Abides

by battle axe of doom on Nov 15, 2009 9:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The man knows

How to hand off to Chris Johnson.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 16, 2009 1:42 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i was hoping that those three shit passes by peyton that he was injured but alas :\

The Dude Abides

by battle axe of doom on Nov 15, 2009 10:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

you and socctty both

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 16, 2009 7:53 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Belichick apparently thought Jim Sorgi was going to relieve Peyton on that last drive.

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

by Tim on Nov 15, 2009 10:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Even Kubiak wouln't have blown that

and he’s had some awkward moments, to say the least.

by WhiskeyR on Nov 15, 2009 10:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I know, right?

lol forever at that decision

by cubic on Nov 15, 2009 11:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

holy hell

Imagine the shit we’d be giving Kubiak if he did what Belichick did tonight?

by grungedave on Nov 15, 2009 11:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If He Did What Belichick Just Did...

Kubes would be hanged in effigy. And then simply hanged.

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

by Tim on Nov 15, 2009 11:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

well....

I’d compare it with the Rosencopter. Where we just send you to live in Siberia, ummm, I mean Minnesota during the winter.

by grungedave on Nov 15, 2009 11:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Crunch time!!

It’s crunch time in the season.we always play good in the second half of games. Can we play like that in the second half of the season too? The next 3 game are going to decide our season. Are we gonna make the playoffs finally this year? Someone please tell me yes!

by Texan_4_life on Nov 16, 2009 2:14 AM CST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Yes

by Texan Youngster on Nov 16, 2009 3:15 AM CST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Dear Durga, I hope so.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 16, 2009 4:55 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The next Three games...

will tell the tale for sure. The oilers aint seen A Defense like our improved D.

GO TEXANS!!!!

This is the year.......

by Texanmaniac on Nov 16, 2009 8:47 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Stay Classy Nashville

Photobucket

You are banned from Music City Miracles.
Happy Now Tits?
You are banned from Blogging The Boys.

by CFHTim on Nov 16, 2009 8:49 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

I heard...

On mnf the titans will be in oiler uniforms. We should make shirts or signs sayin " you can wear the uniform, buy you’ll never be a TEXAN!!!" wut y’all think?

by Texan_4_life on Nov 16, 2009 11:30 AM CST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

I think

“FUCK YOU, BUD ADAMS” and “ENJOY HELL, YOU FILTHY COCKSUCKER” would be more appropriate, but to each his own.

Yay, sports.

by MDC on Nov 16, 2009 12:23 PM CST up reply actions   2 recs

Or maybe something like

GO FELCH A WALRUS

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 16, 2009 12:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

In Bud's senile Mind

He likely thinks the win makes up for all those losses in Buffalo.

by kozanack on Nov 16, 2009 8:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Including

The greatest choke job in NFL history

by kozanack on Nov 16, 2009 8:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

*but not buy. Sorry

by Texan_4_life on Nov 16, 2009 11:32 AM CST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

If anyone was wondering, the Cleveland Browns offense is an abomination.

by nolander on Nov 16, 2009 10:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Just wow

I thought Radio couldn’t thrown down the field, and then you see Medicine Woman do even worse. BRING BACK HORSE BALLS!

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 16, 2009 10:56 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Three nicknames in one two sentence post.

Awesome.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 17, 2009 2:52 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly, I don’t blame Quinn much. He got to throw down field what, twice? Not to mention he generally could barely even do a 3 stop drop before getting accosted by the Ravens.

by nolander on Nov 17, 2009 6:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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