Three And Out: Useless Predictions For The Second Playoff Game In Texans' History
by Tim on Jan 14, 2012 12:00 PM CST
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PrintHouse money.
Remember those words. No matter what happens tomorrow in Baltimore, remember that your Houston Texans are playing with house money. They won the AFC South and a playoff game despite suffering through a spate of injuries that could have easily destroyed a lesser team. Considering all that's happened this season, the Texans have exceeded every reasonable expectation that I could have had for them. Furthermore, had you asked Houston fans prior to the season if they would have taken a division title, a playoff victory and called it a year, I'm guessing 99% would have answered in the affirmative without any hesitation.
This isn't to say that the Texans are going to get their arse handed to them tomorrow in Baltimore. I don't think they will. The Texans are too talented, too resilient, to get embarrassed. They may lose, but they're not going to roll over. In fact, I think the final score of tomorrow afternoon's game will be...wait a second. I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's knock out a few other predictions first.
1. The first time the Texans played the Bengals, Andre Johnson did not play. Not coincidentally, Arian Foster was contained. The first time the Texans played the Ravens, Andre Johnson did not play. Not coincidentally, Arian Foster was contained. Last week, Andre Johnson played, and Arian Foster ran wild. The Ravens' defense is better than Cincinnati's, but I do not expect them to contain Arian this week. I also don't believe Foster will run amok to the extent he did last week.
Foster will account for 125 total yards (I'd peg his rushing total at 80 yards) and a TD. Ben Tate will chime in with 30 rushing yards on limited carries. Oh, and that Andre Johnson fella? He's going to be shut out of the end zone, but he's going to finish with six catches for 98 yards.
2. When the teams met in Week Six, Tim Jamison accounted for all of the Texans' sacks (2) on the afternoon. That was Houston's first game without Mario Williams. The sack total that day may not have been impressive, but I very clearly recall the Texans hitting Joe Flacco a lot, to the point that I totally bought in to what this defense could do, even without Super Mario (tragically, MDC did not share my opTIMism).
The Ravens welcome Ben Grubbs, who is a stud, back to their OL, so the sledding will be tougher for Wade Phillips' charges this time around. Doesn't matter. They're gonna whacko the Flacco. I foresee sacks by Brooks Reed, Connor Barwin, and yes, J.J. Watt, plus a handful of other hits and pressures. Your heart is going to burst with love for Wade Phillips tomorrow. Have your cardiologist on speed dial. Or, if you're BFD, you've already led a long, full life, so just go into the light.
3. Five words, friends: Jacoby. Jones. Punt. Return. Touchdown. I also think Danieal Manning is going to return a kick for 35+ yards. Really like the special teams matchup for the Texans.
PUT YOUR NAME ON IT: Like many Texans fans, I'm of the mind that this game is all about Joe Flacco. If he melts down, the Texans win. To that end, I think the magic number is three. Three Baltimore turnovers (whether by Flacco or a combination of other Ravens), and your Houston Texans are heading to the AFC Championship Game. I don't see T.J. Yates posting a zero in the turnover column tomorrow; I'm betting on at least one interception or a strip sack fumble, so what Flacco does is even more important. If the Texans finish +2 in the turnover department, I'd call Houston 23, Baltimore 20. If they don't finish +2 in the turnover department, the Ravens win. For some reason, I'm seeing a +1 Houston advantage in turnovers so, as much as it pains me to predict this, I'm going to say the final score of tomorrow's game is Texans 17, Ravens 23. And I'll still be proud as hell of this team.
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My three useless predictions
The postgame pizza will be the best pizza I have ever eaten.
Peter King will feature the Texans in his Monday Morning QB story.
The Texans will determinedly win this game.
Point Spread will be 10 for the Texans.
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
Oh, BTW, a comment on Tim's predictions
Andre Johnson shut out of the end zone? Ha! Ha! Hahahahahahaha!
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
by Rip Jersey on Jan 14, 2012 12:07 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
^^This
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 14, 2012 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
I just can't do it
I can’t predict a loss. blind loyalty? I don’t think so. maybe in seasons past. this team is different. they are hungry. I mean, after all, in the playoffs, the texans just. win. games. period.
by HTown80 on Jan 14, 2012 12:08 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Texans won every game they needed to
Their last 3 losses were “un-needed” games. This team wins when it’s “important”
by tuzday_mourning on Jan 14, 2012 12:49 PM CST up reply actions
Hou 23, Bal 20 is an excellent prediction
I’m still drinking the kool-aid and refuse to see us losing this game. I’ll go ahead and predict a massive hangover on Monday if we do.
by winohamster on Jan 14, 2012 12:10 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I'm going to have a massive hangover monday win or lose.
Thats why I take days like that off of work.
I have the day off too
Thanks MLK!
by winohamster on Jan 14, 2012 2:01 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'm not big on this whole House Money concept.
The way this team is playing and how fired up they are, we should be looking for at very least making it to the AFC Championship.
I am no where near ready to start thinking about next year. I don’t want this season to end.
Yeah, screw the house money shit!
"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster
Judas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Texans 20, Ravens 17
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving
Texans pride...,
Flows, roll the Crows
GO TEXANS!!!!
Our time is NOW!!!!
by Texanmaniac on Jan 14, 2012 12:31 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
I predict no matter what we do, the Broncos and Tebow will get more airtime next week no matter what they do
Aside from that, I’m going with 17-13 final score. The winner makes the fewest mistakes in this tight battle.
Here are the refs for this weekend, and may they all be capable of calling clean accurate signals or slowly be digested over a thousand years in a pit filled with the echoing voice of Bob “slap slap slapping” Costas and Brent “Honey Badger” Musberger:
Saints at 49ers (Saturday, 4:30 pm ET)
R — #132 John Parry (12th year, 5th as referee)
U — #64 Dan Ferrell (9th year)
HL — #74 Derick Bowers (9th year)
LJ — #59 Rusty Baynes (2nd year)
FJ — #3 Scott Edwards (13th year)
SJ — #7 Keith Washington (4th year)
BJ — #2 Billy Smith (18th year)*
Alternates — Mike Spanier (#90, LJ from Walt Coleman’s crew), Kirk Dornan (#6, BJ from Mike Carey’s crew)
Broncos at Patriots (Saturday, 8 pm ET)
R — #114 Gene Steratore (9th year, 6th as referee)
U — #129 Bill Schuster (12th year)
HL — #106 Wayne Mackie (5th year)
LJ — #107 Ron Marinucci (15th year)
FJ — #25 Bob Waggoner (15th year)
SJ — #116 Mike Weatherford (10th year)*
BJ — #105 Dino Paganelli (6th year)
Alternates — Carl Paganelli (#124, U from Jerome Boger’s crew), Greg Steed (#12, BJ from Alberto Riverón’s crew)
Texans at Ravens (Sunday, 1 pm ET)
R — #135 Pete Morelli (15th year, 9th as referee)
U — #71 Ruben Fowler (6th year)
HL — #26 Mark Baltz (23rd year)
LJ — #18 Byron Boston (17th year)*
FJ — #89 Jon Lucivansky (3rd year)
SJ — #95 James Coleman (7th year)*
BJ — #75 Rob Vernatchi (8th year)
Alternates — Paul King (#121, U from Terry McAuley’s crew), Barry Anderson (#20, FJ from Jeff Triplette’s crew).
Giants at Packers (Sunday, 4:30 pm)
R — #127 Bill Leavy (17th year, 11th as referee)
U — #44 Jeff Rice (10th year)*
HL — #54 George Hayward (21st year)
LJ — #9 Mark Perlman (11th year)
FJ — #63 Jim Quirk (2nd year)
SJ — #128 Larry Rose (15th year)*
BJ — #93 Scott Helverson (9th year)*
How in the hell does Bill Leavy make the playoffs after so many bad calls, verified, certified and self admittance be damned?!! At least the Texans didn’t draw him this week, but here are a few negative reviews on bad calls for Pete Morelli: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Morelli
Week 19 Texans > Week 6 Texans….and I can’t wait to see the look on some Ravens faces when that reality hits home!
Morelli!!
I can haz for Saints? He was clearly rooting for the Saints with the DPI in OT during the NFCCG back in 09.
Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
Dallas’ misery will always be my delight
-TexansDC
He has pictures of Paul Tagliabue and Roger Goodell spooning at a fleabag motel with an hourly rate.
I assume as much because that’s the only conceivable reason I think he still has a JOB let alone get to call playoff games.
Former Thane of Glamis and Cawdor.
Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.
Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!
by UprootedTexan on Jan 14, 2012 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
Byron Boston!
Texans Win…He is From Humble Texas…sounds good right? FYI father of David Boston
by Hangbok on Jan 15, 2012 12:47 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
BBD has a poll going.
Vote early and often.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
wow the Saints are well represented!
Week 19 Texans > Week 6 Texans….and I can’t wait to see the look on some Ravens faces when that reality hits home!
I guess im the only one, but...
I see the Texans being able to score in the second half of this game after we wear out te Ravens D.
First quarter
10- 3 Texans up (first score comes off of an early turnover by Flacco in Texans territory
Second Quarter
13-6 Texans do not see the endzone in the second quarter but two longish drives wear out the ravens d for the second half one ends up turning the ball over on downs deep in ravens territory
Third Quarter
23-13 Texans take opening second half drive 12 plays 80 yds for a TD effectively breaking the will of a tough ravens d, Ravens finally get 6 after a long pass interference call
Final
30-16 Ravens add a field goal early 4th quarter to pull within one score, subsequently the texans pinned at their 11 yard line take the ball 89 yds in 14 plays using up 7+ minutes to ice the game with a 12 yd Ben tate scamper to cap it off
BELIEVE MY BROTHERS THE TEXANS WILL NOT LOSE
psh, ben tate doesn't score touchdowns
as someone who had him on my fantasy team, i can attest to that. that’ll be a twelve yard touchdown pass to Dreesen on his only catch of the day, because all that man does is catch TDs.
LOL Ben was never a fantasy starter
but if you get 7 or 8 pts. out of him in bye week relief you take it and run.
"The best thing about being a cynic......is that you are never surprised." ~Anonymous
"Don't get yourself a bunch of tricky plays.......get yourself a bunch of tricky players." `Paul "Bear" Bryant
Eat me, David Stern.
by Christopher H on Jan 14, 2012 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
texans 27, ravens 17.
and its not even THAT close. heres why. we have;
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by Carter Liles on Jan 14, 2012 12:44 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
brian cushing
is an absolute monster. that picture of him scares me. a lot. i would not want to be anyone on the receiving end of a hit by a bloodied brian cushing.
Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.
Albert Einstein, "Science, Philosophy and Religion: a Symposium", 1941
by grandmasteroz on Jan 14, 2012 1:09 PM CST up reply actions
I'm hoping Cushing has a huge day.
They should split spy time on Rice with Cushing and Quinn
Week 19 Texans > Week 6 Texans….and I can’t wait to see the look on some Ravens faces when that reality hits home!
*brain Crushing
Bring back Aaron Brooks! He's the only one who can save us from the evil that is Drew Brees!!
Dallas’ misery will always be my delight
-TexansDC
Is that the Houston sky line on Barwin's inside bicep?
I wonder if he just drew it on there for this type of shot or if it is a permanent tattoo.
Week 19 Texans > Week 6 Texans….and I can’t wait to see the look on some Ravens faces when that reality hits home!
ah, makes sense
Week 19 Texans > Week 6 Texans….and I can’t wait to see the look on some Ravens faces when that reality hits home!
i dont think hes from cincy.just played there.could be wrong.im usually not though.
"Lets go rip the mothafu#kin heart out these haters!"
by F-BombTheJets on Jan 14, 2012 2:08 PM CST up reply actions
just in case you guys didn't hear
Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.
Albert Einstein, "Science, Philosophy and Religion: a Symposium", 1941
by grandmasteroz on Jan 14, 2012 1:37 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
Texans 20 Ravens 13
The Ravens come out hot and charged, and get burned early.
Yates AJ Hook up on a big pass early, I will not attempt to call the play.
Texans have success running the ball and get a first down. On that first down TJ Yates play actions, rolls out to the right and bombs AJ for a 60 yard completion.
Foster goes for 150 from scrimmage 1TD, AJ 1 TD, Defense gathers 4+sacks. JoJoe INT
True arrogance has been displayed here- WestministerRavensfan or something
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
not now
True arrogance has been displayed here- WestministerRavensfan or something
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
by WreckNTexan on Jan 14, 2012 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
have you ever observed a Raven?
they are dirty, filthy birds i tell you. they scavenge for food and have also been known to eat their own children or rob others’ nests when its slim pickins… juss saying oh and i gotta joke for ya!
what do you get when you mix Tim Tebow with Joe Flacco??
no…
lol, not quite….
give up?
you get – Holy Crap!!
BAAAAHAAHAHAHA!! Feel free to pass that along, dont forget to tip (ill be here all week) and GO TEXANS!!!!
"Everywhere you go, there’s the buzz going around the city. Houston has been wanting a winning team here for a long time. We’re glad that we can finally provide that little spark, but we’ve got to go finish." -Arian Foster
"This is a big dogs game - there ain't no puppies out here - aint no puppies out here!!" - Brian Cushing
by JayStation3 on Jan 14, 2012 1:00 PM CST via Android app reply actions
They have Ravens at the Tower of London
They just sit there with their wings clipped, not able to go anywhere, watching others press on to greater things…
Kind of like the Baltimore Ravens after tomorrow.
Off topic, but I recently found out a Texan (undisclosed) has made a contribution that will honor
Michael Murphy. We have some awesome people over there!
In case you aren’t familiar with his name, here are a few links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx-63pfxJjE
Week 19 Texans > Week 6 Texans….and I can’t wait to see the look on some Ravens faces when that reality hits home!
VERY COOL...
… Read Lone Survivor… documents the whole thing
"Everywhere you go, there’s the buzz going around the city. Houston has been wanting a winning team here for a long time. We’re glad that we can finally provide that little spark, but we’ve got to go finish." -Arian Foster
"This is a big dogs game - there ain't no puppies out here - aint no puppies out here!!" - Brian Cushing
by JayStation3 on Jan 14, 2012 1:04 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
Yeah, it's a good book. Marcus gets a bit too rah rah at times, but he survived a hell of a deal and told the story well.
The hardest part for me reading his account was the first few chapters when he went to visit each family of his fallen team.
I had to write two letters to families of guys from my team who were killed, and after packing up their personal items to ship home. To this day I can’t think about it without choking up, because it always reminded me of one Saturday morning when I was eleven and answered the door and saw an officer standing there with the news for my mother about my dad being killed in action.
It’s far easier to just be in the fray and doing the job. Once it’s over and the human factor and families are considered, it all just falls apart with emotion as reality sets in.
Week 19 Texans > Week 6 Texans….and I can’t wait to see the look on some Ravens faces when that reality hits home!
I've read a lot of books
because of school, research, personal information, etc. Out of all the books I have ever read, that one is the single best. I read it within a day because I just couldn’t put it down. I laughed, I cried, I gasped, I about shat my pants, and at the end I was heard yelling USA F*&K YEAH! in my room. Awesome book.
Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.
Albert Einstein, "Science, Philosophy and Religion: a Symposium", 1941
by grandmasteroz on Jan 14, 2012 1:13 PM CST up reply actions
Texans 23, Ravens 17
Defense holds late to preserve the win.
Madame de Staël once said, "One must choose in life between boredom and suffering." De Staël is dead but there is always an alternative.
This is where the cool is.
Texans 24 Ravens 10
Our D shuts out Ravens in 2nd half.
"Or, if you're BFD, you've already led a long, full life, so just go into the light."
Awesome. And I admit that your Pollyanna Sunshine outlook was well-founded.
Score? Um…Texans – 23, Ravens – 19.
I have not yet begun to defile myself.
The Two-Day Hangover @ Battle Red Blog (2011) & SBN Houston (2010) | Twitter | About MDC
off topic...
but a high school friend of mine, and a lifelong texans fan passed away yesterday. He was hit by a train and killed instantly. A lot of people from my community have emailed the Texans asking them to dedicate this game to him. So if you hear anything about a William hotaling… that was him.
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I'm sorry to hear of this
That type of sudden loss is tough on families. I’ll be listening for his name.
Week 19 Texans > Week 6 Texans….and I can’t wait to see the look on some Ravens faces when that reality hits home!
Andre's Pre Game Routine
The Houston Texans: The Ron Paul of the NFL.
by DaGoaT on Jan 14, 2012 1:19 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
I love this! good find!!
Week 19 Texans > Week 6 Texans….and I can’t wait to see the look on some Ravens faces when that reality hits home!
My Boy Colby
With his tribute to Beast Mode
True arrogance has been displayed here- WestministerRavensfan or something
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
J Jo gets the pick-6 the NFL owes him.
Texans win turnover battle +2.
Weejay throws 2 TDS.
Texans 24, Ravens 20.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
Texans 26, Ravens 23
TJ to Andre for 1 TD, and Foster on a 30yard TD run that includes at least 2 ankle-breaking juke moves, one of which will send Lewis to the sidelines for an icepack. 4 FG’s by Rackers…this will give all of us flashbacks of week 6 and have screaming obscenities at the TV for red-zone inefficiency. But this time, we win….and I will most likely pass out.
"I don’t like to really get in the quarterback’s head because I know he has a thousand other things to think about when he’s out on the field, but T.J. knows where I’m at."—Wide receiver Andre Johnson, on whether or not he lobbies for the ball in the huddle.
by HTown24 on Jan 14, 2012 1:42 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Good! We need a pic of Ray Ray or Ed Reed getting juked out by Foster to add to our collection
Week 19 Texans > Week 6 Texans….and I can’t wait to see the look on some Ravens faces when that reality hits home!
by MeMongo on Jan 14, 2012 2:01 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
Marshall Faulk just said the Texans D will allow
300 yards passing and 100 yards rushing for only the second time during the same game. The Ravens did do it the first time. I somehow doubt that happens though.
Madame de Staël once said, "One must choose in life between boredom and suffering." De Staël is dead but there is always an alternative.
This is where the cool is.
Right, right...
keep piling it on, “experts”.
All this Texans hatin’ reminds me of Warren Buffet’s remark:
“You pay a very high price in the stock market for a cheery consensus.”
Beware, Ravens: the bottom is about to drop out.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
My completely worthless predictions:
1) Flacco has less than 200 yds passing, total offense is less than 300 yds, and the offense scores 10 pts or less.
2) Texans score 13 pts
3) If Ravens defense scores a TD we lose, otherwise, Texans win 13-10
..chasing the ring...
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8962844441700518135#docid=2024482578256551346
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
This is awesome.
I have not yet begun to defile myself.
The Two-Day Hangover @ Battle Red Blog (2011) & SBN Houston (2010) | Twitter | About MDC
a little schadenfrude this morning, eh? ;- )
I was at Thompson Boling arena a few years ago when Pearl and the Vols knocked off Durant and the Longhorns in a Double or triple overtime game…
Man. Trying to research that I found the open thread from that game. Four comments at the open thread. Today there were 607 during the Kentucky game. Stokes, Knoxville’s 6’ 8" F, will be a keeper. He graduated from HS early and qualified for today’s game.
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
I predict Cushing goes Les Grossman on Ray Rice
I predict Brian Cushing goes Les Grossman on Ray Rice
Cushing as Grossman
Rice as Flaming Dragon who just called to smack talk the Texans…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S96DVTtvXqY&feature=related
"I am talking scorched earth!"
Week 19 Texans > Week 6 Texans….and I can’t wait to see the look on some Ravens faces when that reality hits home!
by MeMongo on Jan 14, 2012 3:15 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
and the title bar goes OU!
Week 19 Texans > Week 6 Texans….and I can’t wait to see the look on some Ravens faces when that reality hits home!
rec'd for MS vs world...
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Texans 24 - Ravens 16
Say what you want but the I’m on a prediction roll, son!!
I'm a household name... at my house.
Michael Vick is the best throwing running back of all time.
My put your name on it prediction for the Housotn Texans.
10-6, with a first round playoff upset over either the Ravens or Steelers.
by taylorrohrman on Jan 14, 2012 3:18 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
...the suspense is killin' me. You calling 31-10 again?
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
I'm callin 24-16
lol, we’ll see.
I'm a household name... at my house.
Michael Vick is the best throwing running back of all time.
My put your name on it prediction for the Housotn Texans.
10-6, with a first round playoff upset over either the Ravens or Steelers.
by taylorrohrman on Jan 14, 2012 6:16 PM CST up reply actions
I give your team a much better chance than I give my Broncos...
I’ve seen the Ravens play awful a couple of games this year.
My call is Texans 24……Ravens 16
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, and Davis.....
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
Useless predictions?
1. I will drink Titos during (and likely before and after) the game
2. Flacco will luterally sh*t his pants
3. Baltimore fans will leave the game early
Good Guys
32-6
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
twss
(of course, she was a waitress)
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 14, 2012 6:22 PM CST up reply actions
So, what's higher than a "mancrush"
b/c I think that’s how I describe my relationship for Arian Foster after watching this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iQAyPmtZDnQ
He supports Ron Paul. I love him so much.
LOL
Kinda makes no sense…
Says Green Party – then Ron Paul – I believe those 2 are adversaries
/no politics
/thinks Arian says shit just to f*ck with ppl
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 14, 2012 6:26 PM CST up reply actions
I've thought way too hard about these
1 – Foster’s first big play will be sprung on the weak stretch by a pulled Briesel block in the second level. It will go for 25 yards before Pollard makes the tackle. This will happen in the first drive on the second set of fresh downs.
2 – Ben tate will then take two carries in jumbo to get us to 3rd and 1. At this point foster will come back in, and from power I, Yates will hit AJ for a deep play action post for a TD totaling 35 yards.
3 – Rice will get his. He will rush for 95 yards, most of which comes on a 60 yard touchdown run in the 2nd quarter.
4 – At the half, the game will be tied at 14. Dreesen and Dre will have the TD’s for Houston, while Rice and Pitta have the TD’s for Baltimore.
5 – Kareem Jackson will be in as the primary nickle corner. JoJo will be on Boldin. Allen on smith. The leading tackler of Ray Rice with be GQ, who will force at least one fumble on the day either on Rice or a receiver.
6 – Torrey Smith will be the leading receiver for Baltimore. 3 catches 124 yards. no TD’s. Leach, however, will get a TD directly after one of smith’s catches on a FB dive on from the 3 yard line.
7 – Foster and tate will grind down the Baltimore D in the 3rd with not a lot of yards, but an incredible amount of carries at 33 combined in that quarter alone. No scoring drives from houston in this quarter, just a lot of running.
8 – 4th quarter will see rushing success on a tired baltimore D. One TD for foster to put him at 137 yards on the ground for the day. another 26 receiving.
9 – Houston will get 4 sacks. 2 from Barwin, 1 from Smith, 1 from Cushing on a stunt on 3rd and long.
10 – Andre’s final line. 6 catches, 117 yards, TD.
11 – Terrell Suggs will get 3 sacks and a forced fumble.
12 – Yates will throw for 220 and 2 TD’s. no picks.
13 – Flacco will throw for 250 and 1 TD. no picks.
14 – A baltimore defensive player will get injured on a cut block and call houston dirty.
15 – Final score Houston 24, Baltimore 17.
In depth predictions here! I like it!
I too, think we will win. Here’s why:
1. Arian Foster is healthy.
1A. Arian Foster has a drive and determination that others do not. He will not be shut out again.
1B. Arian Foster will have more room b/c AJ is back.
2. AJ is back. He did not play last game.
2A. TJ and Andre have a good chemistry, in part due to TJ acting as AJ’s QB when Andre was hurt.
2B. Andre will not be as rusty, and look to have a MUCH better game than last weeks.
3. Our Defense is really clicking now, and JJ Watt has become a star.
3A. Last time around, we had just lost Mario, the D only knew 30% of Wade’s plan, and it was Brooks Reed’s 1st GAME.
3B. We will get to Flacco and contain Ray Rice.
4. TJ Yates is significantly better with Andre. He has improved every week. I shit you not, when I say I would take him over Flacco.
5. James Casey is another secret weapon we did not have last meeting. Casey has miraculous hands. He could catch an 800 mph snail tongue doused in Astroglide.
6. Our Oline will step up.
7. Our secondary will hold and I expect JJoe and Allen to get a pick. Be lovely if it were a pick 6.
So final prediction: I’ll go with 30 – 23. TEXANS. BABY!!!
by YohannDookeyblue on Jan 14, 2012 7:59 PM CST reply actions
I like my chances when Tim is pessimistic about the outcome.
"The best thing about being a cynic......is that you are never surprised." ~Anonymous
"Don't get yourself a bunch of tricky plays.......get yourself a bunch of tricky players." `Paul "Bear" Bryant
Eat me, David Stern.
Im going with a 27-23 Texans Victory
Touchdowns by ’Dre, by Foster, Defense and 3 Feild Goals
Foster runs for 120 yards
Tate goes for 60 yards on 13 touches.
Rice/Williams gets 110 Yards on 25 Carries.
Flacco throws for under 200 yards.
Texans Limit number of touchdowns and force many Ravens Field goals.
Ravens get a defensive score.
"Slammed that hoe on the counter like I just got 35 on the domino table!!"
Sherrod Harris
Just coz
"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell
I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 14, 2012 10:39 PM CST reply actions
loving the atmos
I’ll be at the game to root for the Texans. 2nd row on the visitors side, so it’s gonna be loud. It’ll be a good game to watch.
TracyJackson, aka Chris Fuller
Lose a game, no big deal; lost a season, man up; lose the fans, get outta town !
\w/ Hook 'Em Horns, go Texas !
by TracyJackson on Jan 14, 2012 10:52 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I can't leave Tim hanging.
I am going with 20 – 17 Ravens. Hopefully we are both eating crow come monday
- Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
"It's either gonna make you a man or a coward. One of the two. I'm a be a man. I ain't never seen a coward, heard a coward, coward not in ma
vocabulary." - Lawrence Vickers
"I believe in this "zombie team that won’t fucking die no matter how many body parts you shoot off." We can win this game.
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Jan 14, 2012 11:30 PM CST reply actions
Last season
The Ravens had no answer for Andre. I think they remember and while TJ isn’t Schaub Andre will loosen the D for Foster. He breaks 100 on the ground and Houston wins 27-23.
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