Samsung Game Ball Of The Week: Arian Foster

by Tim on Oct 25, 2011 6:00 AM CDT in Sponsored Posts

Awarding the fake game ball of the week after a 41-7 blowout on the road was actually a more taxing exercise than it may have appeared to be at first glance. Indeed, Arian Foster was an animal in Tennessee, rushing for 115 yards, catching five passes for 119 yards, and scoring three, count 'em, three TDs. He was phenomenal.

But so was Matt Schaub. Schaub finished 18-23 for 296 yards and a pair of TD passes while operating the offense about as seamlessly as it can be run.

And what about the offensive line? They kept Schaub clean all afternoon and opened up enough holes that not only did Foster do what he did on the ground, but Ben Tate was able to tack on an additional 104 yards on the ground as well.

What about on the other side of the ball? Johnathan Joseph continued to demonstrate that he was worth every penny the Texans threw at him in the offseason. Danieal Manning, as TDC noted, made what may have been the key play of the game before leaving with an injury. Brian Cushing looks an awful lot like the Brian Cushing of '09, which is great news for Houston fans and terrible news for the rest of the NFL. J.J. Watt wreaked havoc on the defensive line. Brooks Reed and Brice McCain got in on the action too, contributing a sack and a pick-six, respectively.

Lots of deserving candiates this week. Truly, I wish I had Samsung Galaxy SIIs for all of them. Actually, I don't even have a single Samsung Galaxy SII to give away. If I did, however, Arian Foster would get it. Your Houston Texans went into Sunday's game needing him to be the best RB in the league again, and he was. For that, Arian Foster more than earned this pretend, yet tremendously prestigious, award.

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I'll be attending my FIRST...

BattleRed Day sitting near BullPen I cannot wait!!!

GO TEXANS!!!!

Our time is NOW!!!!

by Texanmaniac on Oct 25, 2011 6:52 AM CDT reply actions

congrats! BattleRed game days are my absolute favorite at Reliant.

We’ll be getting there early to fire up some bloody marys and burgers before the game.

Texans defense "Bayou Blitz" is gonna be in 'da backfield all day!

by MeMongo on Oct 25, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions

Take me with you!

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Oct 25, 2011 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions

I LOVE YOU ARIAN!!!!!

( no homo )

by b4theproffit on Oct 25, 2011 8:51 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs

Rec'd for Lonely Island reference

"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce

by Mumford on Oct 25, 2011 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions

Kind of off topic

But I am glad the Jags won and looked pretty good last night (or at least their D did). I was slightly worried about the Texans taking this game lightly, and I think the Jags performance last night lessens that possibility.

"Never underestimate the dumb with JJ" - Hugh Jarce

by Mumford on Oct 25, 2011 8:58 AM CDT reply actions

We have been complaining about playing teams after their bye

This week, we get the Jags after a short week.

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Oct 25, 2011 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions

A well deserved fictitious game ball for Foster

It is amazing how good the Texans look when they play 4 solid quarters of football

"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg

by Barryfromtexas on Oct 25, 2011 9:16 AM CDT reply actions

and when they really play up to their individual and unit potential

sharpening the “little things”, as Kubiak mentioned, and eliminating brain farts allow this team to perform and win!

Texans defense "Bayou Blitz" is gonna be in 'da backfield all day!

by MeMongo on Oct 25, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions

After hearing all week

how the Titans D was something to be afraid of, and their O-Line was something to respect. I give Hasselbeck the props for getting the ball out quick, but you could see the fear in his throws, (and eyes) that JJ Watt, Brooks Reed, Conor Barwin, and Antonio Smith were breathing down his neck all day!
The Texans O-Line reverted back to Best in the league and kept the Titans from hitting Schaub more than like five times. someone with DVR should rewatch it and tell me if my observation is true!!!
Can’t wait for 2 day hangover!!!

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by Taco Joe on Oct 25, 2011 9:52 AM CDT reply actions