finally score on their opening drive this week. Starts the D off in a good position, will be a close game. Texans win 31-28, on a Kris Brown field goal.

Texans 31 Colts 20

I’ve been expecting a tennis match of a game for a while now.

Gonna go with:
Colts – 41
Texans – 34

I think our secondary is completely exposed as we stick to that damn zone coverage.

Texans 45
Colts 10

A) Texans screen game versus Phillip Wheeler – Yes, the Colts can “plug and play” people into their system. Whatever. They usually can find someone acceptable, but they can’t always find someone acceptable RIGHT AWAY – if Wheeler can’t play up to snuff, that’s a big break for the Texans.
B) Duane Brown/RB pass blocking versus Dwight Freeney – The Colts need to be held under 5 hurries/sacks for the Texans to win. Schaub needs to be comfortable in the pocket and not be panicking to get rid of the ball, because that will lead to sacks AND turnovers.
C) Texans ability to run the clock at the end of the half/game versus Texans red carpet zone – Don’t think I need to further elaborate on this one. Anything that keeps the Texans out of that defense is a major plus for the team.
D) Pass defense versus Peyton’s main guys – We are going to need some mis-timed routes and drops…the more we can make Peyton force it in to guys like Garcon or Gijon Robinson, the better off we’ll be. I don’t think we’ll be sacking Peyton too much, but we need to hurry him into some throws to the lesser guys. That’s going to be our one trump card in ending drives. If they beat us, then tip your cap to them.

Like Tim, I’m reluctant to pick the Texans to win…but I will say that I can see us winning. In fact, this is probably the least threatened I’ve felt by any Colts team. They have clear weaknesses and an injury epidemic right now, not to mention their next two games are pretty big in their own right.

2 to AJ, one to Dreesen, 1 to Walter..

Slaton Has nice day of 13 carries 87 yards, 2 rec for 35 yds…

Cushing, Mario, Barwin pick up a sack…Dunta with a pick, and pollard with a pick…

texans win 34-21

But so many predicted wins…scares me.

I’ll be whimpering and rocking back and forth in a corner if anybody needs me.

Im pretty sure we have chosen to take the ball whenever we have won the coin toss this season. Personally I like to defer most of the time, but with an offense like ours and especially this week with facing manning I like that we take the ball right away.

As far as the game goes i see it as a classic shootout. The colts secondary is completely beat up and our secondary is still unproven. Manning and Schaub both throw for over 325 and 3TDs or more. Whoever wins the turnover battle and can get some success running the ball will win.

Colts 41
Texans 38

thatz all i got.

And I do as well. Something like 28-24. Texans will play well, but the Colts will play better. Houston will win the second leg and the aggregate when all is said and done, though.

And take the ball…three and out!

JJ returns the punt for a score.

Colts get the ball again and Quinn intercepts Manning on first down…Slaton takes a screen in for a score!

Colts get the ball and drive to the red zone…Cushing forces a fumble.

Two plays later, AJ pulls one in and rumbles for the 64 yard TD.

Final score, 38-10, good guys.

Have you been watching the Texans this year? To this point, they have a stronger offense than Indy. Even with Owen Daniels out, the edge goes to Houston with Bob Sanders, a starting linebacker out (forgot his name) and 2 rookies starting at cornerback. I wouldn’t go as far to say that the Texans offense will have their way, but scoring over 30pts isn’t a long shot with this season’s best QB/Receiver duo and a host of capable playmakers in Jacoby Jones, Kevin Walter and Steve Slaton.

Look for the Texans D to wear down #18 and the Colts offense. As usual, Indy will score early in the game but Texans’ D has done a great job of adjusting to what teams are doing successfully against them in the 2nd half. They just have to contain Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clarke. Indy will make plays, its inevitable. They have been among the best in the league for several years now. I believe the stand-out rookie, Brian Cushing will be a difference maker in the pass rush. He’s not a secret anymore and #18 will adjust protection for him when he’s at the line, freeing up the improved D line of an extra blocker. Mario Williams has recorded a sack each time he’s faced Indy. With help on his side finally, the Texans should combine for at least 3 sacks and rush the ball out of #18’s hands.

The winner of this game will come down to which defense gets off the field on 3rd down. That’s why the edge goes to Houston with injuries to Colts D.
31-27 TEXANS.

PS: If you’re betting on this game, Texans +8 is too big a number and I take the over at 49 1/2.

-Dan

good ole’ rock. nuthin beats rock!

True. Keep in mind though, Indy’s opponents combined records are around like 17-33. Their schedule has been pretty soft to this point. This will be the toughest game for Indy so far this season.

BTW : Andre Johnson<rookie corner

Safety help will be on andre most the game, every team has done it this season and he still manages close to 100yds a game. That safety help opens up underneath routes for other receivers. One reason why Owen Daniel had so much success before he was injured, he was leading all TE in yds and td’s. Someone will fill his role, the question is who? I expect someone different every week. Just like #18, Shaub does a pretty good job of spreading the ball around.

if reggie wayne has 8 receptions or more, colts win.
if dunta keeps him under 6, texans win.
less than 6 means that manning is looking away from him, which means dunta is doing a good job in coverage. while other matchups are important, IMO, this is the big one.

garcon may be out this sunday…

All in all, I think its gonna be a great game. A lot of points, down to the wire. It’s nice to talk to knowledgeable fans, even if you are…. colts fans..

Defenses ranked by % of drives without a first down
Team Pct.
1. Houston 47.9%
2. New England 44.2
3. Arizona 42.9
4. Philadelphia 42.9
5. N.Y. Giants 42.1

20. Indianapolis 34.2

the think there team is better just cause it is there team you know lol. also i just thought of is a key to andre doing well is going to be the O line of your team i think because of our pass rush with mathis and freeney if you can limit there effect then you will see more from andre but i think thats going to be key

If I were the offensive coordinator for the texans, I will run at least 5 screen plays this game. It negates any pass rush because the ball is out so quick. Some our biggest plays are on screens to andre and slaton.

defending the screen although it still does accomplish less pas rush. i think for us we should be able to get a few long balls (if they dont drop them (garcon)). but most will probably be underneath. as your pass D isn’t that great by the numbers

8th best in the league-hou
27th- SF

Oh you must have been shit-housed. well she has your #. MAYBE she had a good time and she’ll call.

Manning can humiliate your defense, but Freeney ends careers.

I’ll take the Texans and the 9 points.