<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">O'Brien on TNF cross-country vs. Patriots: "We sleep here." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronBrianSmith) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronBrianSmith/status/777885433984278529">September 19, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">O'Brien giving Week 2 game ball to whole <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> team.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronBrianSmith) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronBrianSmith/status/777886579289239552">September 19, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">O'Brien said <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> will evaluate "whatever tape is out there" on Brissett. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriots?src=hash">#Patriots</a></p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronBrianSmith) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronBrianSmith/status/777887579844730880">September 19, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">O'Brien unsure if Braxton Miller will be available. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriots?src=hash">#Patriots</a></p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronBrianSmith) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronBrianSmith/status/777885247459381249">September 19, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I will say, most of the comments replying to that guy have been backing up Watt. overhype to me means talked up a lot but not performing. Yes Watt is the most talked about player, but he performs at an elite level. Most of their fans are actually admitting that. That being said, I want to win this game by a very large margin.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Adam Schefter on SportsCenter just now: "As of this morning, the Patriots did not have any plans to bring in any other quarterbacks."</p>— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZackCoxNESN/status/777872361055985664">September 19, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
There's no such thing as having one in the bag when it comes to the Patriots. Even with their 3rd string QB, they prepare so well (yeah even on a short week). I'm sure Belichick will have something up his sleeve that the Texans are going to have to make a mid-game adjustment to. Last season Blount had 53 yds in 10 carries before he got hurt. There's a good chance they are going to use him a lot in this game. I just hope our rush defense is heavy. I think it'll be a close game, but I'm far from saying we have this in the bag regardless of who's playing at QB for the Patriots. FWIW, some Patriots fans are saying Brissett played well during the preseason and for most of the 2nd half against the Dolphins.
Good test for the Texans' run defense. Bears ran it 19 times (iirc). Chiefs ran it 16 times. Pats ran it 38 times this week and 32 times in week 1. With no QB at all they might run it 40+ times.
They're mostly all simulcast on CBS and NFL Network nationwide. I think they only go to NFLN only later in the season... but this year NBC is involved, so it may never just be on NFLN again.
If Braxton is healthy enough, we can simulate brissett with him. The 2.5 point favorites at an away game scares me. I see a trap game. Hope Im wrong.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> A.J. Bouye had highest coverage grade at his position this wk. He held Travis Kelce to just one rec. for 3 yds & had 1 pass breakup</p>— Vinnie Ronca (@PFF_Vinnie) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Vinnie/status/777893181195116545">September 19, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Texans Top 3 Graded Players on Offense<br>WR DeAndre Hopkins 86.8<br>T Derek Newton 77.0<br>WR Will Fuller 76.9 <a href="https://t.co/5lbKb4pMEG">pic.twitter.com/5lbKb4pMEG</a></p>— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/status/777622938371567616">September 18, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">John Simon has been the league's most productive pass rusher today with 5 total pressures on just 13 pass rush snaps <a href="https://t.co/TqCnF1yBm8">https://t.co/TqCnF1yBm8</a></p>— Vinnie Ronca (@PFF_Vinnie) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Vinnie/status/777628429608812544">September 18, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brock Osweiler had a 128.2 rating when throwing to DeAndre Hopkins today</p>— Vinnie Ronca (@PFF_Vinnie) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Vinnie/status/777623192642785280">September 18, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
thanks for the answers on which channel....I'll set CBS to record.... Another Random question: I was at the game Sunday, and they did the intros for the starting offense. I thought they normally did the defense?
Rush defense. Success came on draws off of passing downs. I don't think it was as bad as the stats showed. If it was that bad, the Chiefs would have put the ball in the end zone.
