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Khalil Mack Film Study
I wrote about Khalil Mack today. Since he was drafted after Jadeveon Clowney, and since he was a potential pick at 1.1, and since the plays I depicted came against Houston, and since you guys love me so much and want to read everything I write, I thought I'd pass it along to ya'll.
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Arian Foster Demonstrates How To Set Up Blockers
Ever wondered what separates a good running back from a great running back? Let Arian Foster show you what it means to be a three time All-Pro as BRB's Brett Kollmann breaks down the film.
Week 2 2014: Houston Texans v. Oakland Raiders - David Carr's Little Brother Will Be Playing The Role Of Matt Schaub
All of BRB's content for the Texans' Week Two game in Oakland against the Raiders.
The Film Room: Traps, Darts, and Powers! Oh My!
Matt Weston carries on his discussion from last week and looks at some of the other run plays Houston has been running so far this season.
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2DH: I Don't Think You're Ready For Mint Jelly
Self-analysis, lamb, beer, stats, praise for Andre Johnson. It's the Hangover, regardless of the number of days it took.
Battle Red Radio: A Very Different 2-0
Stay awhile and listen to Matt Weston, BFD, and DieHard Chris for a hour as they talk about the first Texans win in nearly a year, LIVE at 7 p.m. CDT.
Texans Roster Cuts: Ankrah & Labhart Waived
n the third week of the regular season, the Texans have made roster moves in their ongoing effort to improve depth and to give the team the best chance to win games and endure the long NFL season. See who's gone and who's been signed.
Oh, Snap! Texans-Raiders Snap Count Report
Like a peewee football game, everyone got a chance to play last Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. The losers didn't get a trophy, though. See who played and for how long here.
The Captain's Log 2014, Game 2: "Event Horizon"
Capt Ron chronicles the Texans latest game against the Oakland Raiders, and the best start for any new head coach in franchise history.
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Battle Red Newswire: September 16, 2014
Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Tuesday, September 16, 2014.
Bill O'Brien Presser: Injury Updates, More
The Texans' head coach met with the media earlier today. Among other things, Bill O'Brien lets you know whether you should expect to see either of the two members of the Houston secondary who left with an injury yesterday back on the field soon.
MNF Open Thread: Eagles v. Colts
The eyes of a nation are on Indianapolis tonight as the Colts host the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Can Andrew Luck get the Colts back to .500? Talk about the game on Battle Red Blog's live open thread.
Houston Texans Vine Rewind: Texans v. Raiders
This weekend's Texans-Raiders highlights are now on a constant loop, courtesy of Vine, on Battle Red Blog.
Anatomy Of Awesome: Watt And Foster's Touchdowns
A whole lot of things went right for the Texans yesterday in their win over Oakland. Let's have a closer look at what Bill O'Brien is doing and why it's working.
Battle Red Newswire: September 15, 2014
Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Monday, September 15, 2014.
Hair of the Dog: Not Yet Fumbled By The Raiders
The Matt Schaub-less Hair of the Dog goes through a makeover as the Texans dominate the Raiders. Witness the e-mail exchange of the BRB staff during the game, now preserved for all eternity.
SNF Open Thread: Bears v. 49ers
Earthquakes, 49ers and Bears...oh my! Let's keep the NFL action going, as we travel a short distance south across San Francisco Bay from Oakland to this NFC tilt in the high-tech cradle of California. Talk Sunday Night Football on Battle Red Blog.
Final Score: Texans 30, Raiders 14
Just like last year, your Houston Texans start the season 2-0! Too soon? Talk about the Texans' win over Oakland on Battle Red Blog.
Texans v. Raiders: 4Q Open Thread
FINISH THEM!
Texans v. Raiders: 3Q Open Thread
Open threadiness for the third quarter of today's tilt.
Texans v. Raiders: 2Q Open Thread
The new thread, she's as open as J.J. Watt in the end zone.
Open Game Day Thread: Texans v. Raiders
In their first road game of the season, the Houston Texans hope to beat the Oakland Raiders to start 2014 2-9. Follow and comment on what's happening in real time in Battle Red Blog's open game thread.
Raiders - Texans Inactives: Shiloh Keo Free Game!
Bill O'Brien finally read the comment box, and Shiloh Keo is sitting today. Check out the other inactives for the Texans-Raiders game.
Open Game Day Thread: Early Afternoon Games
The Texans don't play until 3:25 p.m. CDT, so let's talk about the other games on the Week Two slate today. How the Falcons respond against a tough Bengals team following their emotional Week One win over bitter rival New Orleans is just one angle.
Week Two Infographic: Texans vs. Raiders
Matt Schaub circled this game when he joined the Raiders, but Derek Carr gets a chance for revenge against Houston.
Countdown To Kickoff: Texans v. Raiders
It's game day for your Houston Texans, which means it's game day on Battle Red Blog, which means you should probably spend those last few painful hours/minutes/seconds before kickoff with fellow fanatics in BRB's Countdown to Kickoff thread.
Texans Fantasy Football: Week 2 Starts And Sits
Time to answer the all important question in fantasy. Start 'em or sit 'em: What should you do with the Houston Texans you drafted?
Useless Predictions For Texans-Raiders
If you want to find out exactly what's going to happen when the Houston Texans play the Oakland Raiders tomorrow, look no further than Battle Red Blog's "Three and Out." Not because it's accurate, but because prediction posts are inherently flawed.
Bill O'Brien Mic'd Up In Season Opener: Wow
In his first game as a head coach in the NFL, the Houston Texans' Bill O'Brien was wired for sound. To say he was entertaining is a gross understatement. Watch the video and talk about it on Battle Red Blog.
Projecting DeAndre Hopkins: What To Expect?
Just how much of a star should you expect the young playmaker to be? John Monahan of Battle Red Blog looks to history and performs some comparative analysis and projections for the Texans' wide receiver.
BRB Open Thread: College Football (09/13/14)
One of the big games of the day is an SEC feature between #6 Georgia and #24 South Carolina. Talk about that and all the other college football games in Battle Red Blog's open thread.
Texans-Raiders Game Information
Trying to figure out how to catch the Houston Texans' first road game of the 2014 regular season as they attempt to defeat the Raiders to go 2-0? Here's how to do it.
Texans Fantasy Football Picks For Week 2
Looking for the best fantasy option for the Houston Texans in Week Two?
Pre-Game Recon: 5 Questions About The Raiders
Do you know anything about the Raiders? No? Well, you're in luck. Levi Damien of Silver and Black Pride is here to catch you up on everything that's been happening in Oak-Town this year.
The Houston Texans Are Still A Zone Run Team
Matt Weston breaks out the pictures and clears up the unanswered pre-season question, "Will the Texans remain a zone run team?".
Is The Field At NRG Stadium The Worst In The NFL?
Rodney Harrison calls the field at NRG Stadium "the worst in the NFL." Read on to see what else Florio said, and the questions he raises about the NFL's approach to the playing surface these multi-million dollar athletes compete on every week.
Five Random Texans Thoughts Going Into Week Two
The best things come in fives: Fingers, toes, senses, Jacksons, and of course random Texans-related thoughts as Houston heads into their Week 2 matchup against the Raiders.