Biggest game in franchise history. We say that a lot, but this is the first time I can say it without even reconsidering.
No doubt. It was so uncharacteristic of Andre when he said it a few weeks ago before MNF because that wasn't even close to being the biggest game ever considering the circumstances. I had a bad feeling about that game as soon as I heard that and then we went out and did the whole letterman jacket thing. Probably safe to assume that it's all business this week.
If the Texans win this game, I think it will be because Arian Foster was simply dominant. I think that's what it's going to take.
I hope the team isn't even thinking about whether this is the biggest game in franchise history or not. The last 2 times the team was getting pumped up for a game that was being called the biggest in Texans history by someone (Green Bay and New England), we got our asses blown out. Whatever mindset that comes with that line of thinking doesn't really fit with this team. Getting blown out last time might help us now because they're not getting up in the same way. There will be no letter jackets. Last time they seemed cocky and now they've been humbled. The media isn't pumping up this game. They're expected to be blown out again. Before, expectations were high. Now, expectations are low. This will most certainly cause the team to approach the game in a different manner, one that could be more beneficial for them. I think they'll come out better this time. I don't know if it'll be enough to pull out a victory, but it's not going to be a repeat of the last matchup.
The "biggest game in franchise history" was the game against the colts 2 weeks ago. Has we won that game, we would be playing the Ravens at home this week instead of the pats on the road.
I would also say that the defense has to play a great game as well. The Pats are going to score and that's a given but some three and outs are needed.
Don't remind me. Bleh. Hosting a Texans watching party Sunday so please, Texans, step up and PLAY football!!
We'll always be nobody babies to the league as long we keep saying so and so game is the biggest game in franchise history.
Would you consider lat week simply dominant? I think so, but as much by virtue of number of touches as anything else. Not that his yard per averages were bad, but they weren't simply dominant averages. I'd agree that he either needs to be dominant from a yard per average perspective or from a number of carries perspective, even if he is only averaging 3.5-4 per carry.
2010 (2009 season) at Reliant. Last game of season, Pats really had nothing to play for as they were locked into the #3 seed. We won 34-27 after scoring 21 in the 4th, after the Pats had pulled their starters. That was the game Welker tore his MCL and ACL. Our two game at Gillette were both blowout losses. 40-7 in 2006 and then 42-14 this year.
We are 1-3 against them. Not to sound mean and I don't always wish for injuries, but I am hoping Welker doesn't play as well this game, either, like in our win at Reliant. I always look up all-time head-to-head scores and stats here: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/head-to-head.htm That's my GO-TO information site for all things NFL.
A 30 carry night averaging 4 per, would be a very good night. To me, that means we're close or leading and still trying to control the clock.
Everyone keeps talking about Schaub and the LBs but a monster game from the D-Line and/or secondary will give the Texans a win. The Texans will be fine if they keep the Pats offense to 20 pts or less with a few turnovers.
It's weird how a lot of people have talked themselves into being optimistic about pulling off the upset. I was looking through the Bengals thread and nearly everyone had us losing. Sure, we can win, but Kubiak outcoaching Belichick seems so improbable.
