Three And Out: Useless Predictions For Sunday's Game
Will our beloved Houston Texans go 3-0 for the first time in franchise history? Or will the Vaqueros of Southern Oklahoma stave off what history tells us would likely be a disastrous 0-3 start? Most importantly of all, what does a moron's pretend crystal ball show? The answers to these questions (or at least the last question, because I actually have no ability to influence the answers to the first two questions) lie after the jump.
1. Rashad Butler does a credible job against DeMarcus Ware. I'm not saying Butler shuts Ware out; he won't, and Ware will notch a sack and at least one other QB hurry. DeMarcus Ware will not, however be playing the part of Mario Williams to Rashad Butler's Trent Williams. Butler will get help most of the afternoon in the form of Vonta Leach and/or Joel Dreessen, and that, combined with a few Arian Foster/Steve Slaton screens, will slow Ware down just enough.
Keep an eye on the Jay Ratliff/Chris Myers matchup. Myers typically has trouble with big NTs, and how he handles Ratliff could give us a window into what we should expect against the other monsters (e.g., Haloti Ngata) left on the schedule.
2. A rapid-fire, sure-to-be-inaccurate read on the final stat lines for a handful of Texans' skill position players:
a. Matt Schaub: 26-32, 287 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT.b. Andre Johnson: 7 catches, 109 yards, 1 TD.
c. Kevin Walter: 5 catches, 53 yards.
d. Jacoby Jones: 3 catches, 49 yards, 1 TD. Plus a punt return of 25+ yards.
e. Arian Foster: 19 carries, 82 yards; 5 catches, 37 yards.
3. The good news is that Tony Romo will not be the third consecutive QB to throw for more than 400 yards against the Texans. The bad news is that I still think Romo shreds the Houston secondary to the tune of 349 yards, 3 TDs, and 1 INT. Mario Williams will come close to devouring Romo's soul, though, if that makes you feel any better; Super Mario will finish with another 1.5 sacks. Want a prediction that'll make you think I was drinking when I wrote this, thus allowing you to dismiss the entirety of these ramblings? Amobi Okoye and Antonio Smith combine for a sack as well.
PUT YOUR NAME ON IT: I'm fully aware that this may sound stupid, so mock it as you see fit: If the Cowboys had won either of their first two games, I'd pick the Texans to win on Sunday. Instead, the Texans get a desperate Dallas team that is playing for their season (as much as any team can be playing for their entire season in Week 3). I think Dallas makes enough big plays to live to fight another week. Despite what could very well be the loudest Reliant has ever been, I begrudgingly predict Dallas 27, Houston 24. Question my faith, fandom, and/or worthiness to be a member of the human race below.
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No reason to question anything
This game has Cowboys win written all over it – yet, strangely – I’m not that worried, which means we will get blown out.
Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com
by HoustonDiehards on Sep 25, 2010 12:12 PM CDT reply actions
bernard pollard
his ‘fuck you motherfucker’ tirade made me be proud to be an american
1997 Conference Finals Game 4: (Eddie) Johnson at the buzzer....GOOOOOD!!!
of course he did say another word...haha.
We should strive to live like the moon. Vibrant, not as our own light, but as the carriers of something greater than us. - Arian Foster
Ahh, you know.
We should strive to live like the moon. Vibrant, not as our own light, but as the carriers of something greater than us. - Arian Foster
This should answer any questions
I dub the Cowboys.....Jesus-pony poop, 6 months after it's expiration date
first sentence is "fuck you nigga"
That’s what I was getting at.
We should strive to live like the moon. Vibrant, not as our own light, but as the carriers of something greater than us. - Arian Foster
yeah, he says that.
Hell in the description of the video he says that.
We should strive to live like the moon. Vibrant, not as our own light, but as the carriers of something greater than us. - Arian Foster
Okay, if that's what you think
I dub the Cowboys.....Jesus-pony poop, 6 months after it's expiration date
He actually says
Yeah Getcha ass outabounds! Fuck You Motha fucka! Fuck you motha fucka!
I am tattooing a picture of Jacobi Jones to my Mannschaft, Because it loves to go deep and always does a dance in the end...zone!
Go Texans!
by Taco Joe on Sep 25, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
that is exactly what he says.....the word "nigga" is never mentioned.
Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Sep 25, 2010 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I heard that, too. No N-word.
Anyways….this is football. It’s a violent sport with hitting and momentum and players are playing at or over the edge. Bernard Pollard is the sweetest man you could imagine off the field, but on Sunday he transforms into the Bonecrusher. The language is just part of his on-field persona. I love the way he plays. I’m glad he’s a Texan. I STILL can’t believe the Chiefs cut him. Don’t anyone pinch me.
I dub the Cowboys.....Jesus-pony poop, 6 months after it's expiration date
Jacoby Jones was on the radio the other day...
And described Pollard as, “angrier than a cornered pregnant possum”.
But you already knew he was a poet, so this should come as no surprise.
What the mic didn't pick up.....
Reggie Wayne – “Okay, now do your Samuel L. Jackson impression!”
I dub the Cowboys.....Jesus-pony poop, 6 months after it's expiration date
by Rip Jersey on Sep 25, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
As previously stated by those above me
Taco Joe is hearing exactly what I heard.
A Texas Wannabe, born and raised in New Zealand. Currently located 7539 miles South west of Houston.
by distant_texans_fan on Sep 25, 2010 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
The final score prediction makes me a sad panda.
But it’s understandable.
Im a little worried about this game but not as much as I was in week 1. After reading and listening to player interviews, you can sense their confidence which in turn makes me confident as well.
This game is gonna be ugly. Let’s just hope for an injury free game.
"Fuck you motherfucker!"
-Bernard Pollard-
The good thing is that Tim is usually wrong with his predictions
See: Cushing pick.
The bad thing is that he’s 2-0 this season.
SOMETHING HAS TO GIVE. TUNE IN SUNDAY.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter | SB Nation Houston | Battle Red Blog
BANNED!!!
I get what you’re saying…a cornered animal is a dangerous one. I just can’t see Dallas getting their shit together. I’m just not sure they really believe. I think they have success running the ball early, Garret gives up on it for some reason in a close game, Romo turns it over to let us open up a gap, and then it’s all Foster in the fourth to The point the cowboys D has pterodactyls nightmares for years to come.
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
by papabear on Sep 25, 2010 12:29 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Matt Schaub is reading this right now
With those crazy eyes!
"Fuck you motherfucker!"
-Bernard Pollard-
The Schaub sees all!

We should strive to live like the moon. Vibrant, not as our own light, but as the carriers of something greater than us. - Arian Foster
by Schlauton on Sep 25, 2010 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
If Romo throws for just 349 total...we win.
Everything tells me the desperate Cowboys win, but for some reason…I….believe in the Texans?
Perhaps because the game’s in Reliant and the home crowd should coax a mistake-prone Cowboys team to continue to fire a shotgun into their feet…..or perhaps because good teams beat bad teams at home….but I’m feeling a Texans win when everything points Jerrah’s way.
"Lord, beer me strength."
My faith is 16 confidence points in pick em!
I will not abandon my team, I can understand all the valid points brought up but I’m running on pure un-tainted faith and love for my Houston Texans!!!
GO TEXANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I predict
that Matt Schaubs intangibles will take physical form on the field creating a rift in the space time continuum.
I, amongst many other of the core contributors at Battle Red Blog, are officially boycotting the site due to the deplorable "leadership" of head blogger Tim. We ask, but do not expect, support, from you, our fellow fans, regardless of your team affiliation. Were doing this because Tim tried to touch us all in inappropriate ways and didn't even offer to buy us dinner. Tim needs to be taught that NO means NO. To show your support you may email dhalprin123@gmail.com at SBNation and respectfully ask for the removal of Tim as head blogger of Battle Red Blog. Thank You. Also, we ask that BFD work on his hygiene.
And only Tebow can fix it with a lock of Charlie Whitehurst's hair
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Sep 25, 2010 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Ain't buying this
the last time I doubted this team I got proven wrong and failed to live up to my end of the bargain. They came back and beat the skins and I won’t ever question this team again. They will win against dallas because if they don’t they will piss of the entire country. they have a chance to end the cowturds season and they will.
Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Sep 25, 2010 1:13 PM CDT reply actions
This freakin' post is unreadable. It sucks!
This editor/writer is predicting a Texans loss! And, it’s on a pro-Texans blog!
We need to have a blogger-only closed post meeting,,,,, as in, no editors, no managers and no authors (so-called) allowed!
Who’s with me?
I dub the Cowboys.....Jesus-pony poop, 6 months after it's expiration date
by Rip Jersey on Sep 25, 2010 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Vanilla Blogger only meeting FTW!
Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Sep 25, 2010 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
No way jose
Cowboys are a joke
Dallas is a joke
Jerry jones is a joke
Wade philips is a joke
Tony romo is a joke
Troy aikmen is a joke
Texans win 31-21
by AllenOU on Sep 25, 2010 1:52 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Three and Out Useless Predictions...... by a True Texans Fan
ONE – Rashad Butler wears DeMarcus Ware’s ass out. This frees up OD, Dreessen and the RBs to have field days in the over the middle pass-catching department as the Texans employ a solid ball control strategy moving up and down the field at will on offense, holding a 10 minute clock advantage.
TWO – The Texans front four play an epic game against the weak Turd O-Line. They finish the game with 5 sacks, 15 hurries, and 3 passes deflected. Romo finishes the game with a passer rating of under 50.
THREE – The Texans build up a 21 point lead by halftime. In the 3rd quarter, AJ comes off the field to a roaring ovation, for preventive purposes for his ankle and Dorin Dickerson comes off the bench in relief. Dickerson gets his first NFL reception and follows it up with a go route TD!
I keep reading at Blogging the Boys, they’re predicting victory with scores like 19-14, 21-17, and so on. Just about all of them have the Texans scoring in the teens. That just ain’t happening. For the third week in a row, the Texans offense generates a total score over 30, winning in dominating fashion, because the Turds can’t run the ball and the Texans defensive backfield has a breakout game; the Texans win 35-17….thanks to Neil Rackers being perfect on extra points!
I dub the Cowboys.....Jesus-pony poop, 6 months after it's expiration date
by Rip Jersey on Sep 25, 2010 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
You Have Been Officially Promoted
to the new weekly writer of “Three And Out: Useless Predictions For Sunday’s Game.”
Shame on you Tim. You’re still on the roller coaster and there isn’t going to be one this year. We’re not going to go 16-0, but we sure as hell are going to fuckstomp the Cowboys.
This game is going to go one of two ways:
Option A
Schaub: 354 yds, 3 TD, 1 Int
Foster: 17 for 85 yds.
31-13 Texans
Option B
Schaub: 221 yds, 1 Td, 0 Int
Foster: 27 for 187 yds.
20-10 Texans
Either way Mario and Pollard get a sack, Okoye and Smith team up for 1 more, and Jackson with the pick off a tipped ball.
by TexanSchmackDown on Sep 25, 2010 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
ENCORE!

Okay, I realize I posted this picture before, but I am now just noticing something. Look just below the belt. Do you see what I see?
I dub the Cowboys.....Jesus-pony poop, 6 months after it's expiration date
Thanks...
I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t of pointed it out (no pun intended).
by TexanSchmackDown on Sep 25, 2010 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Fuck yeah!!!!
My buddy who is on the team just left me two tix at will call!!!!!
Anyone know how to park without a parking pass? Is there cash lots further away from the stadium…?
by AllenOU on Sep 25, 2010 2:27 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I would say park downtown
take light rail… but that is because i support public trans.
I am tattooing a picture of Jacobi Jones to my Mannschaft, Because it loves to go deep and always does a dance in the end...zone!
Go Texans!
Is that my only option?
I’d rather park and walk, but if not that works. Thanks.
I remember someone mentioning parking around there
by AllenOU on Sep 25, 2010 2:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
it isn't your only option
i am pretty sure the fiesta is within walking distance…
I am tattooing a picture of Jacobi Jones to my Mannschaft, Because it loves to go deep and always does a dance in the end...zone!
Go Texans!
Park at the marriot
there’s a Marriott on Kirby, i think, that costs 20 to park and is easy to get in and out
Tim if th Texans win
I want a youtube video of you taking two shots of patron then snorting the rest from the dimple in the bottom of the shotglass, then shotguning a can of Milwaukee Beast!
I am tattooing a picture of Jacobi Jones to my Mannschaft, Because it loves to go deep and always does a dance in the end...zone!
Go Texans!
Nah Brah you gotta ice him Bra

Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Sep 25, 2010 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I have too much belief in this Texans team...
1) Okoye gets an int.
2)Mario has 4 sacks
3) Schaub and Mario get Off/ Def players of the week.
I love me some battlered Koolaid.
GO TEXANS!!!!
Our time will come...
That's where our friendship ended, Tim.
by ~Buck on Sep 25, 2010 4:32 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I feel the same way about this game as I do every game dating back to last year
We have the ability to beat any team in the league. I have more faith they will show up to this game then I have for any game in a long while, but we’ll see.
Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Great News, Everybody!
I also thought the Horns would win easily today, so it appears my psychic skills took a vacation without me knowing.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
by Tim on Sep 25, 2010 5:26 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I'm thinking...
23-10 Texans. We dominate on defense, so we get a little Vanilla offensively. This results in three FG’s thanks to stalled drives. Two of which are in the endzone.
A Texas Wannabe, born and raised in New Zealand. Currently located 7539 miles South west of Houston.
by distant_texans_fan on Sep 25, 2010 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
Ratliff is only 303 lbs
If Meyers can’t handle Ratliff, then 350lbs of Ngata will be fun.
by jxjx on Sep 25, 2010 5:38 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Texans 34 cowboys 10
1 Matty Shaub throws for 300+ yards
2 Andre Johnson catches 2+ touchdowns
3 Tony Romo throws 2 picks and fumbles on a sack
bonus prediction-Jerry Jones makes Kim Kardashion his new starting QB and being over heard telling Wade Phillips she has a better arm then Romo and she gives better
World Champions at last
A dirty bird cant fly with a broken wing
by mississippisaintsfan on Sep 25, 2010 6:09 PM CDT reply actions
Ooops cut off in mid sentence
gives better effort
World Champions at last
A dirty bird cant fly with a broken wing
by mississippisaintsfan on Sep 25, 2010 6:10 PM CDT reply actions
This was a joke I kept it clean please dont ban me
World Champions at last
A dirty bird cant fly with a broken wing
by mississippisaintsfan on Sep 25, 2010 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
BANNED - for keeping it clean...
I dub the Cowboys.....Jesus-pony poop, 6 months after it's expiration date
LOL I'm gun shy blogging the boys banned me for agreeing something an un named Saints fan said
Then I said Tony Homo on the bears blog last week and they banned me for calling him that
So i’m keeping my hated for the cowpunks clean
World Champions at last
A dirty bird cant fly with a broken wing
by mississippisaintsfan on Sep 25, 2010 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
ok, I have to ask
I’m just a fan of Texas, so I like both teams about equally. Why in the world is there so much hatred for the Cowboys amongst the Texans? I mean, I’d understand if they were division rivals, but they’re not even in the same conference!
I’m not trying to be smart allecky, I’m just honestly looking for a serious answer.
God Bless Texas
by dwarfknight64 on Sep 25, 2010 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
for me its their fans
the ones I’ve meet talk nothing but trash and don’t respect the Texans as a team.
living the Texas dream
Quick list
1. Most fair-weathered fans in the history of the universe.
2. Many still think it’s 1995.
3. Jerrah Jones is a classless clown.
4. Their long, outstanding history of arrests for major offenses.
5. America’s Team.
6. Dallas is nothing more than southern Oklahoma.
I have two more reasons I’d like to add, but neither are appropriate, even here on a lowly blog.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
hate hate hate

Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Sep 25, 2010 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 7 recs
Hail yeah rec'ed
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
by bigfatdrunk on Sep 25, 2010 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
For me, its the fact that their "fans" have to get on Texans blogs...
…and be obnoxious turds. One “real” game every four years and non-stop blowhard from pathetic losers in the interim.
Feel free to down a gallon of Haterade while you're talking about the Cokeboys
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Sep 25, 2010 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel sorry for ya'll tomorrow
With the game being aired on fox you’ll have to listen to Troy (the gayboy ) Aikmen and Joe (suck) buck call the game and he is far from impartial
I hate even listening to that dude and I’m in Beaumont for a few days so i will get the texans game instead of the Saints
World Champions at last
A dirty bird cant fly with a broken wing
by mississippisaintsfan on Sep 25, 2010 8:00 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah
We’re already lamenting that pain. Oh well, another game I watch muted.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
Mario was on Rome earlier this week...
and said that when talking to Aikmen he referred to the Texans as Dallas’ little brother. Mario was pissed.
by TexanSchmackDown on Sep 25, 2010 8:16 PM CDT reply actions
Get him some mushrooms before the game
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Sep 25, 2010 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a me, Mario!

Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Sep 26, 2010 5:17 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Who gets the pick?
I’m putting my money of Glover Quin
Split Seahawks/Texans fan. Don't like it? Don't care.
False
-Glover Quin never gets interceptions
-Glover Quin never allows touchdowns
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter | SB Nation Houston | Battle Red Blog
by riversmccown on Sep 25, 2010 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Safe to call him a shutdown corner
Split Seahawks/Texans fan. Don't like it? Don't care.
Pollard will rip the ball from someone hands, spouting out
“Give me that fucking ball, Fuck You Mother Fucker, Fuck You Mother Fucker”
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Sep 25, 2010 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
This is what i think will happen
If we win the coin toss
i believe Foster will have the monster game.
If we lose the coin toss
it will be OD who will have the breakout performance.
Either way i expect a Houston victory.
I expect one every week except week 7
Do it the German way!
Blietzkreig!! Baby
Keep Romo on his butt the whole game. D is gonna win this game. Turn-overs and pressure. Dallas out early but Texans tie by half-time and put the game away late in the third. T’s showed us they can come from behind on the road. What do you think they’ll do in a rocking Reliant?
LIGHTNING WAR!
I am tattooing a picture of Jacobi Jones to my Mannschaft, Because it loves to go deep and always does a dance in the end...zone!
Go Texans!
The Texans have proved that they can overcome distractions and adversity
They have enough talent to win and the home field provides the emotional edge needed to achieve a franchise first 3-0 start,
Texans 31 – Other Guys 24
GO TEXANS!!!!!!!!!
It took the Astros 44 years to get to the Series, the Oilers-Texans are due to get to the big dance...Go Texans!!!!!
by oiler-texan diehard on Sep 26, 2010 8:02 AM CDT reply actions

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