Three And Out: Useless Predictions For Monday Night Football
by Tim on Dec 13, 2010 1:30 PM CST
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PrintYour Houston Texans haven't played a game in 11 days, so we should be treated to a team that's about as fresh as Week 14 allows. The Baltimore Ravens, meanwhile, are coming off a physically taxing, heartbreaking loss to the Steelers. Will the extra rest for the Texans play any role in tonight's game under the bright lights of Monday Night Football? I've consulted the spirits, and my psychic findings are memorialized for all eternity after the jump.
1. Did you know that Matt Schaub has fumbled seven (7) times so far this season (losing three)? He's fumbled five times (losing two) in his last six games. I fear that number goes up tonight. As he did in Philadelphia last week, put Schaub down for a fumble (forced by Haloti Ngata and recovered by Baltimore) and a pick. Schaub is going to be under siege all night, and it's not going to be the cool Steven Seagal type. He's in for a rough night, though he will throw a TD pass to Andre Johnson in the second half.
2. In thirteen games this season, Arian Foster has had more than 20 carries in only five of them. Interestingly, three of those five 20+ carry days have come in the last three weeks. Make it four in a row. Foster finishes with 21 carries for 86 yards, 7 catches for 52 yards, and a TD.
3. Joe Flacco and Matt Schaub are having pretty similar statistical seasons, right down to an identical amount of interceptions and fumbles. Take a look at this versus this. The good news for Flacco is that he gets to face the Houston defense, and that'll allow him to win the contrast battle tonight, at least in terms of passing yards (291) and TD passes (3). Flacco will, however, go turnover-for-turnover with Schaub tonight; he's going to be strip-sacked by Mario Williams, and he'll be intercepted off a deflection by Bernard Pollard.
PUT YOUR NAME ON IT: Like the Philly game, tonight's tilt is one that I immediately pegged as a loss when the schedule came out. Baltimore has never lost to the Texans, with the most recent matchup being a 41-13 thrashing two years ago. I don't see the Texans getting off the schneid tonight. Ravens 31, Texans 20.
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41-13 as thrashing is misleading
The game was 19-13 heading to the 4th before Rosenfels Sage’d it with turnovers.
Sticking what what I’ve said since Tuesday…31-30 Texans. /pushes chips all-in
"Lord, beer me strength."
by TexansDC on Dec 13, 2010 1:34 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
My predictions:
Poop.
That is all.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 13, 2010 1:37 PM CST via mobile reply actions 2 recs
28-27
Texans on a missed bal FG as time expires
Foster 31 carries, 134
Jason Allen with a pic 6
by AllenOU on Dec 13, 2010 1:41 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I've got a good feeling about this one.
That and the law of averages should give us enough good luck to pull one out.
The magic 8 ball tells me
“Try again”
I predict I will be wasted before half time on Coors Light and some really really really really gooooooood weed I just picked up.
I Want to Believe
Coors light can help you get wasted?
I am amazed at this information
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 13, 2010 2:02 PM CST up reply actions
Tim is going to ban you.
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by riversmccown on Dec 13, 2010 2:05 PM CST up reply actions
Coors Light, of course.
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by riversmccown on Dec 13, 2010 2:10 PM CST up reply actions
don't worry you can get immediately reinvited to BRB
with a sixer of Zima.
I heard Brian Cushing like to do it with girls in a really uncomfortable place and i am not talking about the back seat of a Volkswagen
Go Texans!
If I get Clorox as a sponsor
Can I stay?
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 13, 2010 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
Well, it was fun
While it lasted :)
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 13, 2010 2:12 PM CST up reply actions
If Foster gets 20+ Carries
He breaks 100yds.
Yes Schaub has 7 fumbles which is less than or equal to :
Donovan McNabb 10
Jay Cutler 10
Jason Campbell 9
Michael Vick 9
Mark Sanchez 8
David Garrard 7
Philip Rivers 7
Eli Manning 7
besides Joe Flacco with 7. I guess he is in good company.
I think Schaub will do fine against Baltimore’s secondary.
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
Fine enough to win
Or lose another crazy fucked up way
Rooting for the texans is like playing russian roulette……. With a single barrel shotgun
by AllenOU on Dec 13, 2010 2:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Or a semi-auto pistol
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 13, 2010 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
59-56
Texans
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
by nolander on Dec 13, 2010 2:29 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Awesome.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
It would be to watch
A point every 30 seconds of game time.
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 13, 2010 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
I want to watch that game
Not tonight’s.
Frank Bush delenda est
28-17 Texans
Mario and Andre have great games, foster has a good but not great day
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
31 - 28 Texans
Texans keep hope alive…….much in the same way that an iron lung does.
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
What happens when an unstoppable force meets three defensive players? THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpWqMqrZwTU
42-35 Texans
Yes we have to score 40 to win
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
17-14 Texans
But I can more accurately predict that I will be excited during the game, but melancholy before and after.
A Texas Wannabe, born and raised in New Zealand. Currently located 7343miles South west of Houston.
by distant_texans_fan on Dec 13, 2010 3:04 PM CST reply actions
not even going to try to guess the score
I predict PAIN for the Texans…
that said, my fantasy team and I disagree with your predictions for Arian Nation. He needs to get me 40+ points, so I hope he breaks Brandon Marshall’s record for receptions in a game. Lots and lots of swing passes.
Predict Pollard
To receive at least 1 $25,000 fine.
THE METRODOME! Another fine product brought to you by Frank Bush Engineering, Construction, and Design LLC. 100% Guaranteed to collapse under pressure.
He will light up Flacco
in bounds, to the ribs, and get a fine for “being Pollard while playing football”
LAST SEASON, I led this team in ninth-inning doubles in the month of August!
Couldn't agree more!
THE METRODOME! Another fine product brought to you by Frank Bush Engineering, Construction, and Design LLC. 100% Guaranteed to collapse under pressure.
Dont you think
Pollard ever thinks
Man maybe i should just punch the guy. It would be hella lot cheaper.
LOL. I'm not sure he thinks too much at all
But he still plays with a shitload of heart and that’s more than what the rest of efense can say IMO at least.
THE METRODOME! Another fine product brought to you by Frank Bush Engineering, Construction, and Design LLC. 100% Guaranteed to collapse under pressure.
I predict
that the texans will keep hope alive until the final week at which point, they pull the plug.
OT: Did anyone else see this during the Jets-Fins game yesterday?
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
What exactly happened?
"You don't have bad luck. Bad things happen to you because you are a dumbass" - That 70's Show. Fire Frank Bush!
by RocketsAstros on Dec 13, 2010 4:22 PM CST up reply actions
Yep
One of the most bullshit, pussy things I’ve ever seen.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Jets coach kneed the gunner on the return
Hurt the guy (Cromwell?), but he did return.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
wow
"You don't have bad luck. Bad things happen to you because you are a dumbass" - That 70's Show. Fire Frank Bush!
by RocketsAstros on Dec 13, 2010 4:37 PM CST up reply actions
He did return to the game
Typical Jets Football play
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Dec 13, 2010 6:14 PM CST up reply actions
Big strong men
Roam the sideline. Just ask Frank Bush!
Frank Bush delenda est
I don't even care
MNF, the happiest day of the year. I love going to this game, there’s just so much energy from everyone! I just realized how fucking awesome a playoff game at Reliant would be.
If you're a fan of basketball, watch a movie called Sonicsgate. It's free, just google it.
You mean in the playoffs next year?
It will be sweet
by AllenOU on Dec 13, 2010 4:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
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