The Texans haven't played great during their two wins, but 25th in the league? I think it shows you how useless stats are in the first quarter of the season.
No way that guy runs a 4.4. We are going to depend on him to beat their nickel corner. Strong has the size to do so. If we can start fast for once, which we have shown the ability to do both games(haven't executed at the end very well), then we should win easily. 3-0 is there for the taking.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Braxton Miller has been ruled out for tomorrow night’s game. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/778686263385665536">September 21, 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">With Braxton Miller out for tomorrow, expect Jaelen Strong to get a good chunk of snaps and Keith Mumphery to be active.</p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/778686681540984832">September 21, 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">Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo is officially doubtful for the team's game vs. the Texans on Thursday.</p>— Field Yates (@FieldYates) <a href="https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/778701728094892032">September 21, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Have you guys already forgotten last year? He and Shorts were terrible. If we were going to have a guy that will never touch the field other than to field kicks and punts, we should have kept Wendall Williams over Mumph. I think B. Miller should be returning punts. He is the shiftiest of the group. Ervin will get better too. Mumph was garbage.
Ehh. I think were referring to the guy who is safe and won't turn the ball over. Wendall is TO Prone.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Patriots injury/game status report: Garoppolo listed doubtful. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HOUvsNE?src=hash">#HOUvsNE</a> <a href="https://t.co/SpiAsjoq0h">pic.twitter.com/SpiAsjoq0h</a></p>— Adam Wexler (@awexlerKPRC) <a href="https://twitter.com/awexlerKPRC/status/778703809325338624">September 21, 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"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> injury report: OUT-B. Miller, Cushing, Brown. Limited: Watt, Lechler. 10 listed as full participation, incl. Osweiler (back)</p>— Adam Wexler (@awexlerKPRC) <a href="https://twitter.com/awexlerKPRC/status/778688364253806594">September 21, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Wanna see more 3-man rushes on defense with a single blitzer (or 2) coming from different areas. Clowney and Watt taking up 4 players by themselves is a sight. Leaves 7-8 defenders for maybe 5 receiving options. This is pure, unadulterated, awesomeness
If they're really playing Edelman at backup QB, I can honestly see this game similar to the MIA-NE game week 17 last year. Belichick just ran the ball over and over again trying to get to the playoffs healthy (didn't work out so well for them though because of HFA actually costing them). BB seems like he'd rather not accumulate anymore injuries since he has a 10 day rest period before a division game in week 4. A lot of people considered 2-2 a success for them but they've already (at minimum) reached that mark. Just can't see Brissett throwing that much, especially not on a short week, and risking an injury to him, and having to play Edelman at QB, who is basically 50% of their offense without Gronk. You never know with Belichick though, he could either have a vanilla offense or come out with some crazy gameplan to win in 3 days. Patriots still have a very good defense and our offense hasn't been efficient at all so far, so I'll predict a low scoring, defensive win for us. 20-16, Texans. (please don't flop on primetime again)
I'm so sick of everyone being scared of Belichick like he's some genius. He isn't a genius, he's a hardworking, cheating, football coach. All you have to do is try and outwork the guy, don't fall for his dirty cheating tricks, and I think our team and staff can do both. Our staff and team aren't scared and neither should we be. Respect your opponent and then beat them down.
With Braxton out, would like to see Stephen Anderson at TE get some more targets. That kid also has some speed.
