In-Depth Look at the Playoff Race

I agree it doesn't outweigh a 4-game advantage in common games, but it could be argued that the Colts were extremely lucky while the Texans were fairly unlucky. HOU is 1-4 in games decided by 7 points or less, has seven double-digit wins and has one loss of over 10 points the entire season. Meanwhile, IND is 4-2 in games decided by 7 or less, has six double-digit wins and three losses by 17 points or more. Don't get me wrong, IND is the better team, but you could quibble about the margin some.

Of course, some of those "luck" factors are somewhat explainable based on having (or not having) a franchise QB.

 

I think that stat that you listed had everything to do with the QB situation.

 

Not to mention the Texans are still starting Case Keenum. I mean come on. As much as I hate to say it, losing to Jacksonville is not beyond the realm of possibility.

 

And now the Browns are suspending their best receiver, Gordon, for the game as well.

 

Thank you Cleveland. LOL!

Texan fans.

Would you rather lose in the first round of the playoffs or have JJ win the MVP?

I'd take MVP LOL.

 

I wasn't really worried about Shaw or Daniel, but yeah Gordon being suspended is bad news.

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Browns expected to substitute liberally on Sunday to evaluate younger players for next season, according to sources

They don't seem interested at all in winning the game.

 

You could almost say that the Colts have Luck and we don't.

 

I had zero expectation that the Texans would make the playoffs anyway. I'm watching today's game just hoping for win 9. Anything beyond that just seems crazy.

 

SAT (situational assessment test) question.

On 3rd and 2 inside cowboys territory, with the best back in the AFC, what do you do?

A. Hand it off to the stud runningback against a worn out defensive front.

B. Have stud running back lined up in the backfield to give the threat of a run to worn out Defense.

C. Run the Hahvard quarterback keeper with your limited but tough quarterback.

D. Empty backfield, let your qb sling the ball with no running back, allowing the defense to cue in to what play is coming.

E. all the above except D are correct.

 

Baltimore has been terrible. 2 OL are hurt (one out). Flacco and Forsett are banged up.

KC is now favored by 3.

I'm feeling good right now.

 

Fun while it lasted.

 

That is hilarious. LOL!

Oh well. Texans weren't going to be beating the great QB's in the playoffs.

7 win turnaround and it really looks like the MVP of the league will be JJ!

 

Once Joe Haden got injured the Browns were toast. Story of the Texans' season.

 

9 wins, 7th place in the conference, overall a good season considering last year and this year's QB play and injuries. The home losses to the Colts, Eagles, and Bengals did us in mathematically. Can't lose 3 homes games. Ultimately the lack of consistent QB play was the biggest issue overall for a team that has good talent.

Oh well, the Eagles just went 10-6 and missed the playoffs just like the Cardinals last year so it could be worse.

 

I'd go back to the Pittsburgh game. Outplayed them statistically and outplayed them for 57 out of 60 min. But those 3 min to end the half ended up haunting the Texans and of course if Fitz hadn't got hurt against the Colts they may have won that game as well.

 

Yea but it's a road game, **** happens. Good/Playoff teams protect home field period!

 

Ha. I came here to post this. Figured someone would beat me to it.:grin:

 

doubt it