quick thoughts on the texicans

[Racehorse]

Unpopular opinion: I think we win the next five. Houston is a better team than any of the teams we play (GB, CHI, PITT, JAX, TENN). They have a lot of playmakers, and a good defense. They were picked by so many to run away with the division, and it took Gus Bradley being a moron for them to beat us. None of those teams have near the team HOU has.

[ChoppedWood]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

Unpopular opinion: I think we win the next five. Houston is a better team than any of the teams we play (GB, CHI, PITT, JAX, TENN). They have a lot of playmakers, and a good defense. They were picked by so many to run away with the division, and it took Gus Bradley being a moron for them to beat us. None of those teams have near the team HOU has.

Agree, we SHOULD win each of those games. I also think the running game is going to emerge really quick. If today did nothing else it served notice to the league that we can fucking hit you deep on any given snap. Just don't see how D's are going to stack the box after seeing us push the ball down the field like we did.

[YDFL Commish]

Not a single reception by a TE or RB? How was that in the game plan?

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

Not a single reception by a TE or RB? How was that in the game plan?

Granson should've had one, that was the pick. Richardson's other throw to a TE was the only real bad read I saw him make on the day. He tried to force a ball to MAC in triple coverage in the endzone. Fortunately To'o-To'o knocked it down so it wasn't intercepted.

[Kray007]

One of the biggest factors in the loss might have been the field condition. Drive after drive short circuited because a receiver slipped, not the least of which was the pick to end the Colts last possession of the 1st half. It was a nicely placed ball that would have given them 1st and goal, and a chance to seize the lead at the midpoint of the game.

[ChoppedWood]

Originally Posted by Kray007

One of the biggest factors in the loss might have been the field condition. Drive after drive short circuited because a receiver slipped, not the least of which was the pick to end the Colts last possession of the 1st half. It was a nicely placed ball that would have given them 1st and goal, and a chance to seize the lead at the midpoint of the game.

Very likely that if Granson isn't falling he at least gets a hand on that pass and that's not a TO (I haven't seen a replay to see if it is feet getting mixed together or a slip though).

[dwilli57]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

Not a single reception by a TE or RB? How was that in the game plan?

I wondered the same...I think I saw a fake handoff to Taylor who then ran left all alone but AR threw into triple coverage up the middle. I think it was early in the 3rd qtr.

[Mr. Session]

Richardson can be fun to watch. I'm not sure he'll ever be accurate, but I see enough there to be okay with watching how this goes. If he can develop okay I don't see why we can't expect good things. Carolina and Philly both showed that type of player can get you to a SB.

I love seeing guys overcome, especially our guys. As frustrated as I am with this product, I really enjoyed watching Pierce.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

Unpopular opinion: I think we win the next five. Houston is a better team than any of the teams we play (GB, CHI, PITT, JAX, TENN). They have a lot of playmakers, and a good defense. They were picked by so many to run away with the division, and it took Gus Bradley being a moron for them to beat us. None of those teams have near the team HOU has.

cant imagine a 5 win run with this defense

[Hoopsdoc]

The discouraging part is Houston’s weakness is their OLine.

They’d better nut up before Sunday because they’re gonna get a heaping helping of Josh Jacobs.