[Official] Texans @ Browns

[Castor27]

Sunday Noon on CBS.

[pgabriel]

should be high scoring at least. looking forward to this game

[gunn]

I have Derek Anderson and Matt Schaub on my fantasy team. Makes for an interesting situation.

[texanskan]

4-0 with AJ

[yobod]

I have Derek Anderson and Matt Schaub on my fantasy team. Makes for an interesting situation.

Unless you can play 2 QBs, I don't see how it's interesting. Why would you ever both yourself in the position of having to root against the Texans? Play Schaub, end of story.....not to mention the fact that the Texans have the better defense out of the two.

Onto the game: Some pretty major keys for the defense/special teams
1) Our secondary is going to have to find a way to contain Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow. Both of them are having monster seasons. Against the Saints, we saw a lot more zone defense than usual (mainly due to the fact that Dunta is out), but surprisingly, it worked well. I think this secondary succeeds when you aren't having to put someone "on an island". Dunta was the only one good enough to do that with, so now we're seeing a lot more team defense. I'm hoping we continue this strategy.
2) Mario & Co. are going to have to take what they did last week and continue to pressure the QB. Anderson has shown in the past that when you flush him out of the pocket, and make him run around, he's not nearly as effective. Make him rush a few passes, hit him after a few passes, and make him feel your presence, and I think we can force him to make some mistakes.
3) DO NOT KICK TO JOSHUA CRIBBS. The guy is simply unbelievable. 32.3 YPR so far on kick returns this year.

[gunn]

Unless you can play 2 QBs, I don't see how it's interesting. Why would you ever both yourself in the position of having to root against the Texans? Play Schaub, end of story.....not to mention the fact that the Texans have the better defense out of the two.

Its likely going to be Anderson and just hoping like hell the Texans win in a shoot out.

[msn]

A few years back, the Texans headed into a week 17 contest with the Browns with a 7-8 record and their first opportunity to finished the season at .500.

Now the Texans head into a week 12 contest against a much better Browns team with their first opportunity to be above .500 after the halfway point in the season.

I'm starting to hate the Browns. Kill 'em. Beat 'em down.

[yobod]

On offense, here's what I see as being the major issues:

1) This team is obviously a completely different squad when Andre Johnson is out there. They play with more confidence, Schaub has a bigger presence in the pocket, and the other receivers are able to do more because of the single coverages they draw. The team definitely feeds off him, and it shows.
2) Whatever the running back situation ends up being, the backs are going to have to play solid, mistake-free football. This allows the air attack to work effectively, and it causes the Browns DBs to creep up a little bit on first and second down, which then opens up that deadly play-action.
3) DO NOT TURN THE BALL OVER. This cannot be stated enough times. The Texans are tied for most turnovers in the league right now with 25. We do not need to give the Browns free possessions in this game.

With all that being said, I think it's going to be a little more defense oriented than everyone thinks, a lot like the Saints game. I think the Texans force Anderson to make a couple of mistakes early, take an early lead, and never really look back. Final score : Texans 24 Browns 13

[Cannonball]

4-0 with AJ

Amen to that.

Also, even with Dunta hurt, Petey is benched. Faggins not starting the last 2 games = 2 wins. Only 10 points given up last game, no points in the 2nd half. Tied for the lowest point total for NO this season.

Statistically speaking, the offenses are about the same. We average 350 yards per game and Cleveland averages 346 yards per game. But Cleveland has the worst defense in the NFL. They give up the most points (29.4), most yards (406.3; only team to give up more than 400 ypg), and 2nd most passing yards (269.5). Their run defense isn't that great either. In their last 3 games, they've given up 30, 31, and 30 points. They've given up at least 30 points 7 times this season.

Cleveland has to try to outscore you to win because they have no D. If our defense plays like it did against New Orleans (no big plays, keeping things in front of them, and forcing turnovers), Houston wins.

Texans 30
Browns 24

[yobod]

Its likely going to be Anderson and just hoping like hell the Texans win in a shoot out.

GAH, are you serious? How can you, in good conscience, start the opposing team's QB? As a Texans fan, you should only feel pain, remorse, and frustration when the other team scores a TD. Now, at best, you'll have a mixed bag of emotions. And just think of this moment :

Texans have the ball on their own 38 yd line. It's First and 10. The ball is snapped, Schaub hands it off to Dayne....but wait, it's not a handoff! He steps back, and he sees Andre Johnson streaking over the middle of the field uncovered! He hits him with a strike....15...10...5...TOUCHDOWN TEXANS!!! YES! What a HUGE play for your fantasy team as well!! But wait....you started Derek Anderson, who threw the interception on the previous Browns possession to give the Texans the ball in the first place. Crap.
Do you really want to feel any sort of regret when Schaub throws for 315 2 TDs and no int's? Come on man....do the right thing.

[msn]

Easiest way to never have divided loyalties: don't play fantasy football. :D

I can hate on the Browns, Titans, Cowboys, Jaguars, or anyone without reservation. FREE THE HATE!!

[gunn]

Do you really want to feel any sort of regret when Schaub throws for 315 2 TDs and no int's? Come on man....do the right thing.

I will have no problem with that as long as Anderson goes for 350 and 3 tds.

[slowmustang]

Honestly I can't hate the Browns more than the Jags/Titans/Colts. If anything, if the Texans do not get the wild card, I would rather it be the Browns over the Jags or Titans.

[boomboom]

A few years back, the Texans headed into a week 17 contest with the Browns with a 7-8 record and their first opportunity to finished the season at .500.

Now the Texans head into a week 12 contest against a much better Browns team with their first opportunity to be above .500 after the halfway point in the season.

I'm starting to hate the Browns. Kill 'em. Beat 'em down.

Ahhhhh...the ghost of Bernie Kosar reincarnate. I remember that Week 17 loss...what a disappointment. Let's score a little payback this weekend!

[the futants]

This game is all on the defense. If they can hold the Browns on key third-down situations, they will win.
Texans - 27
Browns - 27

(That's right. A tie! The NFL hasn't had one in years. It's time!)

[msn]

(That's right. A tie! The NFL hasn't had one in years. It's time!)
Funny!

OK screw that. Go Texans!!! BEAT 'EM DOWN!!

Here's to Amobi batting a pass and Mario taking it to the house.

[Cannonball]

This game is all on the defense. If they can hold the Browns on key third-down situations, they will win.
Texans - 27
Browns - 27

(That's right. A tie! The NFL hasn't had one in years. It's time!)

So, you expect 54 points to be score in 60 minutes and then all of a sudden disappear in the overtime period?

[the futants]

So, you expect 54 points to be score in 60 minutes and then all of a sudden disappear in the overtime period?
yep. total overtime collapse by both offenses.

[ima_drummer2k]

GAH, are you serious? How can you, in good conscience, start the opposing team's QB?
It's called hedging your emotions. If your fantasy team loses, at least the Texans win. If the Texans lose, at least your fantasy team wins. :)

I agree with everyone saying they like the fact that we're playing more zone with Dunta out. I hate that he's not out there, but the blessing in disquise is that we are forced to play better team defense in the secondary.

[updawg]

Cleveland - 31
Texans - 24

hopefully I will be wrong again

[hatemavs4life]

Umm ... check the stats, the Brownies bite big turds in pass/rush defense. Keep the turnovers and check and depending on the wonderful omni-changing weather along Lake Erie and I say either ...

Good weather ... Texans 31, Brownies 20.

Bad weather ... Texans 27, Brownies 23.

Blizzard ... Texans 14, Brownies 6

Currently forecast says highs in low to mid 40s with partly cloudy skies so, that could indicate a truer finish to the aforementioned first model. When playing in Cleveland in late Nov/ Dec you have to have all bases covered. :D

Frankly, there's no one in the Cleveland secondary that can stop AJ much less contain him. :p

[JeopardE]

We have a better defense, but they do have a great offensive line. If our front seven are unable to succeed in getting pressure on Anderson, it's going to be a long day. I definitely would like to see some zone blitzes since they are a pass-happy offense and are not as committed to running the ball.

[yobod]

I will have no problem with that as long as Anderson goes for 350 and 3 tds.

Sweet merciful crap, man. A Texans win is FAR more important than a fantasy football win......that is, if you are a die-hard Texans fan. If you're one of those "I like the Texans ok....but I'm really a <Cowboys, Titans, VY, any other team in the NFL even though you're not from that particular city> fan, then you and I have nothing left to say to each other. Those people make me sick. I have a nephew who is a Colts fan.....mind you, he's never even WATCHED a Colts game in his entire life....he just likes being them on Madden. So now, whenever I'm watching a Texans game, not only does he root against the Texans, but whenever they flash the Colts score, or show a Colts highlight...he goes buck. I feel like smushing his face. :mad:

[yobod]

that is, if you are a die-hard Texans fan. If you're one of those "I like the Texans ok....but I'm really a (Cowboys, Titans, VY, any other team in the NFL even though you're not from that particular city) fan, then you and I have nothing left to say to each other.

Sorry, fixed it

[MiniMing]

Texans 17
Browns 35

[rrj_gamz]

The Browns are good, but I think we surprise people and win big...

Texans: 35

Browns: 24

[Jet Blast]

The Browns are playing much better this year than in previous seasons. It's going to be a good test for the Texans. We have a chance to beat a team with a winning record for the first time this season.

The running game will be the key. The Browns have struggled against the run this year, so the Texans should ride the D-Train for all its worth.

Whatever the Texans do, please don't kick the ball to Josh Cribbs. He was the one that returned the kickoffs last week against the Ravens to give them good field position for the Browns to eventually get the tying and winning field goals.

Texans 28
Browns 23

Gus Johnson and Steve Tasker will call the game for CBS.

[Cannonball]

Gus Johnson and Steve Tasker will call the game for CBS.

NOOOOO! Not the Task Force!

[yobod]

The Browns are playing much better this year than in previous seasons. It's going to be a good test for the Texans. We have a chance to beat a team with a winning record for the first time this season.


We beat Carolina when they were 1-0.

[Cannonball]

We beat Carolina when they were 1-0.
Mabye he means teams currently with a winning records.

WINS:
Kansas City 4-6
Carolina 4-6
Miami 0-10
Oakland 2-8
New Orleans 4-6

[Texas Stoke]

Texans in Cleveland has me thinking of way back when when the Oilers were fighting for a playoff spot with Cody Carslon in for an injured Warren Moon. I forget the running backs name, not Pinkett, not Rozier, not.... hell I forget, but anyways he was slow, and Carlson dumped it off to him coming out the backfield and Munchack and Matthews and the whole posse were out front laying opposing players out left and right and he followed the blocks throught the snow for a TD. We're gonna need a play like that to win this game.

[Jet Blast]

Mabye he means teams currently with a winning records.

WINS:
Kansas City 4-6
Carolina 4-6
Miami 0-10
Oakland 2-8
New Orleans 4-6

Yeah, that's what I meant. All the teams we've beaten currently have losing records. Let's face it, none of them are championship caliber teams. In order for the Texans to go to the next level they need to start beating legitimate teams on a consistent basis.

[Cannonball]

Well, to be fair, Carolina and New Orleans were supposed to be legitimate.

[Kerfeld]

Texans in Cleveland has me thinking of way back when when the Oilers were fighting for a playoff spot with Cody Carslon in for an injured Warren Moon. I forget the running backs name, not Pinkett, not Rozier, not.... hell I forget, but anyways he was slow, and Carlson dumped it off to him coming out the backfield and Munchack and Matthews and the whole posse were out front laying opposing players out left and right and he followed the blocks throught the snow for a TD. We're gonna need a play like that to win this game.

Lorenzo White.

go Texans!

[yobod]

Lorenzo White.

go Texans!

Lorenzo White.....that was like his coming out party on that play! That was one of the best Oilers games I could remember.....brings a tear to my eye.

[Dr.Strangelove]

Texans 45 Browns 27

[rezdawg]

Texans in Cleveland has me thinking of way back when when the Oilers were fighting for a playoff spot with Cody Carslon in for an injured Warren Moon. I forget the running backs name, not Pinkett, not Rozier, not.... hell I forget, but anyways he was slow, and Carlson dumped it off to him coming out the backfield and Munchack and Matthews and the whole posse were out front laying opposing players out left and right and he followed the blocks throught the snow for a TD. We're gonna need a play like that to win this game.

I remember screaming for him to run out of bounds to stop the clock...but the dude kept on truckin...good times fo sho.

[Mr. Clutch]

Browns are a fluke tim.

Texans 24-10

[Fatty FatBastard]

Are you kidding? Texans and my music go hand in hand. I always hear at least two AC/DC songs everytime I go.

But here's the intro for this weeks' game.

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[Locke]

I love that intro. My buddies and I used to scream "Go to Mexico!!!" whenever the bull got to that sign every time....eventually we had the rows around us all doing it, too.

This should be a good game, lot of O.

[KingCheetah]

This should be an exciting game -- i'm thinking shoot out with B. Edwards and Johnson putting on a show/ big numbers.

35 - 31 Texans.

[BMoney]

I recall Gary Brown having a big playoff game against the Browns, too. I could be making **** up, too.

[Cannonball]

Are you kidding? Texans and my music go hand in hand. I always hear at least two AC/DC songs everytime I go.

But here's the intro for this weeks' game.

Not to be a smartass, but the game's in Cleveland. That's last years video.

[mrdave543]

im actually rooting for texans today to help the titans out and give cleveland another loss...

[macalu]

the Playoffs for the Texans begins now.

[Nick]

Huge wasted opportunity there... Schaub has to execute that throw (esp. on 4th down).

[macalu]

happy they went for it...schaub just overthrew it.

[Brando2101]

I like the try for the big play but who did Matt think he was throwing to? WAY overthrown. Come on man.

[Nick]

I like the try for the big play but who did Matt think he was throwing to? WAY overthrown. Come on man.

It was a perfect playcall... terrible execution.

Good teams make that play consistently.

[Chuck 4]

Nice start for the Defense.

[Brando2101]

Good opening defensive Stand. Mario was close for the tackle on the 1st play and was the guy to end the play on 3rd. Nice to see him playing well this early.

[Chuck 4]

Damn. That was a great tackle by Jones...

[Brando2101]

Damn. Good tackle by Jones.

[Cannonball]

Well, we're losing the battle of field position.

[macalu]

great defense!

[Brando2101]

Great Stand Guys!!!!

[Cannonball]

Defensive JUGGERNAUT!

[Chuck 4]

Offense needs to capitalize on this stellar defensive play thus far...

[Brando2101]

Seems like there is only 5 of us watching the game.

[weslinder]

This is a really poorly announcing job by Guess Who?

[TMac#1]

beautiful strike to AJ

[Brando2101]

WOW!!!

Did you guys see that block!??? Look like one of the backs who picked up the blitz and just flipped over the defender.


Great Move by Daniels.

[macalu]

wow, thtat was easy.

[weslinder]

Nice tackle by the red there.

[Brando2101]

TOUCHDOWN!!!


KEVIN WALTER!!! WHITE BOY SUPERSTAR!

[Cannonball]

Walter must be invisible in Cleveland. Wide open TD!

[Chuck 4]

Shhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

[macalu]

that line judge in the middle of field is gonna get pancaked soon. twice already he's been in the middle of the play.

[Cannonball]

Seems like there is only 5 of us watching the game.

With Tasker calling the game, I would have thought Bobblehead would be here.

[Cannonball]

OOOhhh, Jacoby was so clese to breaking that off.

[MR. MEOWGI]

The refs seem to be in the middle of every other play.

[Chuck 4]

Man, if JJ had beat that one guy he would have probaly scored easily...

[desihooper]

nice read on that third and three by Schaub.

Put it in again, guys!

[Brando2101]

Who runs reverses?

Way to recover though. I don't know how Dayne is finding these holes. He doesn't seem like he his breaking tackles but I guess once he has time to accelerate he is hard to take down.

[TMac#1]

This team looks great in all 3 areas. Great rythym on offense.

[Chuck 4]

The Dayne Trayne came to play!

[VesceySux]

There's been some big holes for Dayne. Me likey.

[Cannonball]

Oh, that's pass interference.

[Brando2101]

Man. Come on....Not Matt's fault.

[VesceySux]

Damn it, Daniels. Way to kill a drive. :(

[Chuck 4]

Tipped interception. Happens every week, it seems.

[MR. MEOWGI]

Oh, that's pass interference.

Looked like it.

[arkoe]

Flag?

[Cannonball]

Daniels was in position, he got hit and fell forward causing his shoulder pads to dip, pass went off the pads. Clear as day from the endzone camera. Bad no call from the refs.

[arkoe]

Daniels was in position, he got hit and fell forward causing his shoulder pads to dip, pass went off the pads. Clear as day from the endzone camera. Bad no call from the refs.

Yep...

[Dr.Strangelove]

Without a doubt...We should have had at least 3 on that drive.

[Chuck 4]

Bad tackling on that play...

[VesceySux]

That TO just absolutely killed us.

[Cannonball]

That bogus INT changed this game from 14-0 or 10-0 to 7-7.

Thanks a lot refs. Incompetent assholes. :mad:

[macalu]

well, that was too easy too.

[Dr.Strangelove]

It will be OK.
The game will go over and we should win by two or three touchdowns.

[DonnyMost]

time to go score again

let AJ run

[desihooper]

I thought that pass was to Dressen (85), not Daniels (81).

Oh well, from 14-0 to 7-7 just like that.

[TMac#1]

Depsite the interception, this offense is playing with tremendous rythym and balance. I also like some of these 5 WR sets, not as predictable.

[VesceySux]

I thought that pass was to Dressen (85), not Daniels (81).


Oops, you're probably right. It was #85.

[VesceySux]

Running down the middle = gain
Sweeps = little gain

[arkoe]

Anybody else getting a really bad signal from Comcast?

[TMac#1]

wow that was a hit.. :eek:

[Nick]

Running down the middle = gain
Sweeps = little gain

Lack of diversity in an offense will = predictability = loss.

[Cannonball]

Anybody else getting a really bad signal from Comcast?

Not me.

[VesceySux]

Terrible pass from Anderson.

[Cannonball]

BOOMSHAKALAKA

[MR. MEOWGI]

Go Texans!

[Chuck 4]

Bennett!!!

Who was Anderson throwing to?

[studogg]

Mario with a great play by forcing the bad throw.

[AzCkR]

Way to run into your blocker Dayne. He's so slow.

[Cannonball]

Dayne initially broke the wrong dmaned way, right into a defender.

[VesceySux]

Kris is usually reliable. :(

A screen pass to slow Dayne = LOL

[Chuck 4]

Nice kick...

[Cannonball]

Kris is usually reliable. :(

A screen pass to slow Dayne = LOL

Only 3rd miss all season. Only 2nd miss from that distance.

[TMac#1]

Titans trailing 14-3

[VesceySux]

Y'know, we're not getting to Anderson much. He's got a lot of time to throw.

[Chuck 4]

Titans trailing 14-3

Beautiful...Jut Beautiful...

[arkoe]

About time they called something against Cleveland.

[Chuck 4]

Seems these refs get worse every week...

[AzCkR]

Damn, those short passes are killing us right now.

[liamrock]

boy...think these guys have some money riding on a Browns victory?

"Kellen Winslow Jr. with the best hands for a tight end in the history of the game...."

umm...ok Steve Tasker...ever heard of Antonio Gates?

I guess he was the one who said Maurice Jones-Drew was the 2nd coming of Barry Sanders.

"body blow, body blow...."

[Nick]

Y'know, we're not getting to Anderson much. He's got a lot of time to throw.

We're not blitzing at all... that may have something to do with it.

[Cannonball]

Sh!t :(

[liamrock]

Browns O is too good for us if we can't capitalize on turnovers.....

we were so close.....

[VesceySux]

We're not blitzing at all... that may have something to do with it.

Why not?

[arkoe]

boy...think these guys have some money riding on a Browns victory?

Yeah... they're getting on my nerves.

[Chuck 4]

boy...think these guys have some money riding on a Browns victory?

"Kellen Winslow Jr. with the best hands for a tight end in the history of the game...."

umm...ok Steve Tasker...ever heard of Antonio Gates?

I guess he was the one who said Maurice Jones-Drew was the 2nd coming of Barry Sanders.

"body blow, body blow...."

Also, he almost creams his pants every time a Browns player catches a pass for a 4 yard gain.

[Cannonball]

Why not?

We never do. We're afraid of blitzing, still not getting any pressure, and having less coverage in the secondary.

[Cannonball]

No call on pass interference turns into INT and 7 points for Browns and likely takes points away from us.

No call on throwing the ball across the line of scrimmage turns into 7 points for the Browns.

2 bad no calls by the refs = 14+ point swing in favor of the Browns. :rolleyes:

I'm freakin' pissed right now. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Nick]

Why not?

Because our secondary is not good enough to survive without LB help.

Anderson is carving us up anyways.

[VesceySux]

Cleveland gets the ball back after the half. :(

[VesceySux]

David Carr update (yes, he's actually playing):

4/13 for 34 yards and 1 INT

Ouch.

[DonnyMost]

David Carr update (yes, he's actually playing):

4/13 for 34 yards and 1 INT

Ouch.

He's killing my Steve Smith ownership :(

[rhino17]

David Carr is starting today for Carolina

with a few seconds before the half he is:

4/13, 31 yds, 1 int :eek:

[VesceySux]

He's killing my Steve Smith ownership :(

I would have bailed on Smith the minute Delhomme got hurt and Carr was elevated to #1 QB status.

[DonnyMost]

Wow the guys in the studio on CBS just freaking ripped chad johnson a new one for his post-TD celebration

[macalu]

Wow the guys in the studio on CBS just freaking ripped chad johnson a new one for his post-TD celebration
yep. it's well deserved too. gave the Titans a chance to put up a field goal before the half. if that costs the Bengals the game, i'm going to be pissed.

[Cannonball]

My wish for the second half is a violent pancake for the ref in the middle of the field.

[TMac#1]

No pressure on Anderson at all today.

[NewRoxFan]

On the CLE numbers on the helmet new or is some sort of throwback? I don't recall them having the numbers before...

[CometsWin]

We should be winning this game. A little pressure on their QB and a little better execution on offense = victory.

[VesceySux]

That Cleveland punter has been sucking a nut all day. Oh, well, good for us. :)

[SWTsig]

this play by play guy is extremely annoying.

is this guy a browns fan or what?

[AzCkR]

Bad throw by Schaub there. The offense needs to step it up. A few more of these three and out and we're done.

[desihooper]

Offense has definitely hit a lul. I hope they can turn it around before the Cleveland offense puts up more points :mad:

[Cannonball]

this play by play guy is extremely annoying.

is this guy a browns fan or what?

Tasker played for the Oilers (and the Bills).

[AzCkR]

this play by play guy is extremely annoying.

is this guy a browns fan or what?

Gus Johnson is just really animated. It actually makes the game much more exciting when your team is doing well. He goes nuts during March Madness.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWdjhRaVQ74

[VesceySux]

Browns are the #3 scoring team in the NFL. We gotta keep pace.

[AzCkR]

They're running all over us now.

[MR. MEOWGI]

Defense disappearing...

[Cannonball]

Our DL is getting manhandled right now. Lewis is 5 yards downfield before first contact.

[SWTsig]

this isn't looking good.... cle is moving the ball at will right now.

[TMac#1]

Now their just running all over our defense, we can't stop them at all.

[Nick]

Cleveland is showing what a true commitment to an offensive line can do for you.

[MR. MEOWGI]

I wish we had a running game.

[AzCkR]

No penetration whatsoever. It looks like we don't have a defensive line.

[Bobblehead]

Wow the Browns must be drinking the "Kool Aid" while they run the "Rock."

[Nick]

Huge stop there

[desihooper]

Big play, Freddie!!

[TMac#1]

That was a HUGE stop on 3rd down. Still only down a TD.

[Nick]

No penetration whatsoever. It looks like we don't have a defensive line.

They also have a pretty good, young, and talented offensive line.

Teams don't routinely pressure the QB without any blitzes... and the Texans aren't blitzing today.

[AzCkR]

There we go. Now the offense needs to do something. Start getting Andre involved, he has barely touched the ball. And can we please getting a new running back. Dayne is freaking awful.

[AzCkR]

They also have a pretty good, young, and talented offensive line.

Teams don't routinely pressure the QB without any blitzes... and the Texans aren't blitzing today.

Joe Thomas is a beast, I don't think he's allowed a sack all season.

[AzCkR]

In other news the Bungles are putting a whooping on the Titans. They're up 27-6 now. The Bills are also down, making this gave all that more important. Come on Texans!

[TMac#1]

Cleveland is showing what a true commitment to an offensive line can do for you.

They signed LeCharles Bentley last yr, a pro-bowler. And he never even played a down for them. Imagine what their o-line would be with him.

[MR. MEOWGI]

Go Texans!

[AzCkR]

Nice. Now lets actually put some points on the board.

[TMac#1]

Yes!!!! Valuable penalty!!

[Bobblehead]

The announcers seem disappointed about the Pass Interference....???

[VesceySux]

KC losing now, too.

[MR. MEOWGI]

Was he down?

[AzCkR]

You've got to be kidding me.

[professorjay]

Cleveland fan here finally enjoying a good season after years of suffering. Unfortunately I had to miss the entier first half and some change. :mad:

[Nick]

Owen Daniels has a problem... its starting to be more and more costly.

[MR. MEOWGI]

HE WAS DOWN!

[twoface723]

Has Schaub forgot that he has Andre Johnson on his team?

[Cannonball]

Damn, from that angle: FUMBLE. :mad:

[arkoe]

That last shot wasn't good...

[TMac#1]

This is way too close not to challenge. I think it could get overturned

[macalu]

it's a clear fumble...what the hell are the people in the booth looking at. wasted timeout :mad:

[VesceySux]

Pull Daniels out of the f***ing game. Inexcusable.

[Bobblehead]

Firts of all, Daniels needs to learn to TUCK THE FREAKING BALL!!!!!!

Second, eventhough it's obvious to us that his knee was down...somehow the refs in the booth won't see it that way...so Kubiak will Lose another challenge and be 1 for 7 on the season.

[Nick]

Has Schaub forgot that he has Andre Johnson on his team?

This isn't Madden.

Guys are WIDE OPEN (like Daniels was) because AJ is being double covered with safety help.

[JunkyardDwg]

Turnovers absolutely kill this team...has all season and hasn't gotten any better....and that very last replay showed he wasn't down before the ball squirted out...Texans will lose this challenge.

[Cannonball]

Owen Daniels has a problem... its starting to be more and more costly.

He fumbled against Oakland. He fumbled against New Orleans. He fumbled here. He dropped the ball close to the endzone in the first half. Yeah, it's starting to be a problem.

[TMac#1]

Owen Daniels and his chronic fumbles may have cost us this game

[AzCkR]

The sad part is nobody on the Browns even touched him. He just lost control of the ball on his own. Just unfortunate.

[arkoe]

I'm going back to plating CoD4...

Whoever the Texans have in the booth telling Kubiak to challenge needs to be reassigned.

[TMac#1]

Anderson just has all day to throw.

[Nick]

Yeah, it's starting to be a problem.

Judging by that, its a huge problem... one that costs players jobs.

[Bobblehead]

This game HAD to be won to even have a % of making the playoffs...after today...forget about it. Oh well.....

[HillBoy]

Winslow is just killing us out there...

[VesceySux]

Mario!

[MR. MEOWGI]

Mario.

[Cannonball]

Mario sighting.

[desihooper]

and then we see Winslow continue to own us with great routes and great hands.

Nice sack, mario, too bad no one picked it up :(

[TMac#1]

Mario looked possesed on that play- wow.

[professorjay]

Anyone have an online link to watch this game? My sopcast is buffering a lot.

[TMac#1]

That's a big defensive stand after the TO.

[Bobblehead]

Do they EVER get pressure on the punter????
Why don't they take a shot at a block from time to time??

[VesceySux]

If Daniels is still in the game, I'm going to be visibly upset.

EDIT: Damnit. There he is.

[MR. MEOWGI]

Anyone have an online link to watch this game? My sopcast is buffering a lot.


Try http://channelsurfing.net/

[Nick]

Terrible protection on that play... form a freaking pocket.

[Cannonball]

Both false starts have been on Winston.

[RocketFan007]

Terrible protection on that play... form a freaking pocket.

That was the first bad play by the o-line all day. They've been solid in the run and pass.

[VesceySux]

Hopefully, the defense won't be too tired...

[leroy420]

Every damn time I hear the talking heads say what a shootout a game is going to be, it almost always ends up a defensive struggle.

[Bobblehead]

I'm just curious guys,
is Josh Cribbs
THE MOST DANGEROUS PLAYER IN THE NFL????

[macalu]

Mario looked possesed on that play- wow.
IIRC, that play was their only blitz so far this game. the freakin' four man rush ain't getting it done. show something different Kubiak!

[VesceySux]

IIRC, that play was their only blitz so far this game. the freakin' four man rush ain't getting it done. show something different Kubiak!

Was that a blitz or a blown assignment for the Browns?

[macalu]

I'm just curious guys,
is Josh Cribbs
THE MOST DANGEROUS PLAYER IN THE NFL????
i'm not sure, i'm 100% certain Kellen Winslow has THE BEST HANDS EVAAAA!!!

[macalu]

Was that a blitz or a blown assignment for the Browns?
it was a blitz, they sent 2 LBs.

[Nick]

That was the first bad play by the o-line all day. They've been solid in the run and pass.

Schaub and the offense are pretty limited to 3 step drops all the time.

Anything more (which happened on that play) and there's always a bigger risk for a sack. Also, Cleveland hasn't blitzed all that much either... they're spending a lot of attention on Andre Johnson.

[TMac#1]

Another 3rd down stop.

We have to capitalize!!

[VesceySux]

PLEASE no more 3 and outs. At least rest our defense for once...

[TMac#1]

I'm just curious guys,
is Josh Cribbs
THE MOST DANGEROUS PLAYER IN THE NFL????

I know...that guy in Chicago named Hester might have a little to say about that...

[macalu]

this is a great chance to get into the WC and this game is ours for the taking. Titans are getting whipped. come on, Texans!

[Nick]

Chester Pitts' special

[jelanit]

so is andre johnson just a decoy? throw him the damn ball!!! :mad: :confused:

[Cannonball]

We're done.

[MR. MEOWGI]

damn.

[codell]

Take Schaub out and give Sage a shot.

Schaub is just not making plays.

[VesceySux]

If our defense gives up points here, I'M BLAMING THE CRAPPY OFFENSE. Inexcusable. Again.

[TMac#1]

Manhandled by the worst defense in football.

[RocketManJosh]

This is UGG-LY ... No reason we shouldn't be able to move the ball consistently against this defense.

[SWTsig]

just make a goddamn play!

:mad:

[RocketFan007]

I have a feeling the Browns are about to put this game away...

[MR. MEOWGI]

This is UGG-LY ... No reason we shouldn't be able to move the ball consistently against this defense.

Unless we are completely covered due to our lack of running game.

[Nick]

This is UGG-LY ... No reason we shouldn't be able to move the ball consistently against this defense.

The o-line isn't consistent, Schaub's decision-making/quality of throws aren't consistent, and our running game is not consistent.

Those should be enough reasons to not move the ball consistently.

[Cannonball]

Cleveland has all the momentum. We need a turnover to turn the tide.

[codell]

btw ...is the CBS PBP guy work for the Browns or something? lol

[VesceySux]

That FG is on the offense. Thanks, guys.

[RocketManJosh]

The o-line isn't consistent, Schaub's decision-making/quality of throws aren't consistent, and our running game is not consistent.

Those should be enough reasons to not move the ball consistently.

All those things are true, but against THIS Cleveland Brown defense, we should still be able to move the ball. They are NOT a good defense at all.

[VesceySux]

Jax doing their part. Raiders doing their part. Cincy doing their part. WTF, Texans?

[VesceySux]

Antwan Peek. Great.

EDIT: Take Schaub out now.

[Cannonball]

Should have dumped it off to Dayne

[codell]

Schaub's day should be over. PERIOD.

Let Sage have a shot.

[Oski2005]

Are both of these announcers from Cleveland?

[Nick]

All those things are true, but against THIS Cleveland Brown defense, we should still be able to move the ball. They are NOT a good defense at all.

And our offense is just as suspect... because of all those factors.

Terrible duck by Schaub.

[Cannonball]

game over

[JBIIRockets]

Can someone tell Gus Johnson to stop YELLING!

There's always next year.

[SWTsig]

wtf kind of throw was that?!?!?

[macalu]

WTF???

did i just hear a, "HAHAAA!!!" after the INT?

[professorjay]

The problem is we usually have good D in the first half and then play flag football defense in the second, when most teams put up the points. Still some time left, you guys still have a shot.

[RocketManJosh]

This announcer is obviously from Cleveand ...

So far I've heard ...

1) This is the game of the day ... umm .. yeah ok

2) They have the best return man in the NFL (Forgot about Devin Hester?)

3) During a Cleveland interception ... "Haha!"

[Bobblehead]

Man that play by play guys is happy about McDonald....did he freaking cheer or something???

[rox0607champs]

schaub has thrown some very questionable passes today :mad: :rolleyes:

[Cannonball]

Notice how Winslow holds on to the ball? Daniels should take notes.

[Cannonball]

Man that play by play guys is happy about McDonald....did he freaking cheer or something???

HAAAA HAAAAAAA

[TMac#1]

Played so well early - then absolutely fell apart.

And i've had enough of Gus Johnson, thime to turn this crap off.

[MR. MEOWGI]

schaub has thrown some very questionable passes today :mad: :rolleyes:


The guys are covered. Would you rather Dayne win us the game?

[Bobblehead]

TOUCHDOWN...HA!!!! HA!!!!!
YES....I LOVE THE BROWNS!!!!!!
I HATE CBS AND THEIR BIASED ANNOUNCERS!!!!!

[VesceySux]

Game over. Way to disappoint... again... Texans.

Lucy with the football = Texans
Charlie Brown = fans

[Nick]

schaub has thrown some very questionable passes today :mad: :rolleyes:

He's a good QB... an upgrade to Carr... but he's nowhere near being one of the best (and nowhere near being a game-changer).

But he's getting paid like one... and the team will have a problem if he remains this inconsistent.