[B] Texans VS. Colts Predictions.[/B]

[jmerog]

I hope it's not too early for a prediction thread so fresh off the heels of a win, but here it is nonetheless.

I'm loving the way we are playing right now, especially on defense. We played a crappy team but still, the defense is swarming to the ball.

Unfortunatly, I also like the way the Colts are playing right now. We have never beaten them in thier house and it wont be easy to break that trend.
I think we have a chance if the tough and focused texans show up. If that team shows up then i could see a 31-27 texans win. If the flat, blown coverage, turnover texans show up, we are screwed. >7 point loss.

Here's hoping for 6-3 going into the bye.

[Whiskeyrbl]

Shootout
Texans 41
Colts 31

[zanth91]

Bolding the title?

Texans 27
Colts 34

[ByrdIsTheWord]

I have a feeling you guys will win this one. Definitely good IMO that they were able to beat the 49ers today. Wouldn't want to face a team like that coming off of a loss. And hey, they have to lose at least one or two this year right?

[jiggleitalittle]

I hope it's not too early for a prediction thread so fresh off the heels of a win, but here it is nonetheless.

I'm loving the way we are playing right now, especially on defense. We played a crappy team but still, the defense is swarming to the ball.

Unfortunatly, I also like the way the Colts are playing right now. We have never beaten them in thier house and it wont be easy to break that trend.
I think we have a chance if the tough and focused texans show up. If that team shows up then i could see a 31-27 texans win. If the flat, blown coverage, turnover texans show up, we are screwed. >7 point loss.

Here's hoping for 6-3 going into the bye.

I'm with you.

Texans are 3 of 4 in away games...we even won both away preseason games. That shows some good resolve and focus. I think we give them a "run for their money" in the next game.

Texans win by 3-5 pts!
The 3rd and 4th quarters should be a big NAIL-BITER!

[Se7en]

This game will be the unveiling of the Manningcopter!

[Schlauton]

This game will be the unveiling of the Manningcopter!

Watch out for that forehead, it might smack you at a million miles an hour and take you DOWN!!

[A-B]

They struggled with the 9ers this week. Crazy how nothing has been said about how mediocre the Colts are.:rolleyes:

[crunk-colt]

They struggled with the 9ers this week. Crazy how nothing has been said about how mediocre the Colts are.:rolleyes:

ummmm 7-0 bud. last time i checked you struggled with the niners too.. and if you played the Alex Smith niners the whole game, you woulda been blown outta the water. so lets not get too cocky.

[A-B]

ummmm 7-0 bud. last time i checked you struggled with the niners too.. and if you played the Alex Smith niners the whole game, you woulda been blown outta the water. so lets not get too cocky.

This goes back to a conversation we had last week. Regulars here know what I'm talking about. Besides It's not like I'm trolling on your board talking smack and you should know what I'm talking about on that part.

[crunk-colt]

This goes back to a conversation we had last week. Regulars here know what I'm talking about. Besides It's not like I'm trolling on your board talking smack and you should know what I'm talking about on that part.

i'm not talking smack.

anyway, my prediction is 31-27 Colts. i know that happened last year but it just seems so right. i would feel much worse if Daniels was playing. i still think we will split the season series though

[Se7en]

i'm not talking smack.

anyway, my prediction is 31-27 Colts. i know that happened last year but it just seems so right. i would feel much worse if Daniels was playing. i still think we will split the season series though

You might hear the name James Casey at some point... just an early prediction at this point.

[Se7en]

ummmm 7-0 bud. last time i checked you struggled with the niners too.. and if you played the Alex Smith niners the whole game, you woulda been blown outta the water. so lets not get too cocky.

Struggled? Odd choice of words, but I am sure it makes you feel better.

The Texans were up on the 9ers going into the half and we shut them down forcing them to rework their offense. They came out with a new spread offense that was totally new and unseen at that point and played with it for 1 half. They put on a good run hitting us quick while we were in prevent D and when nobody in the league expected much from Alex Smith.

Your coaches had a week to watch those tapes and knew to prep for Alex Smith in a spread and to also gameplan for their run game... what is your excuse for your coaches not having you prepped for the game?

Hope you guys do the same amount of prep work for our team!

[crunk-colt]

what is your excuse for your coaches not having you prepped for the game?

what is that supposed to mean? they scored 14 points and none in the 2nd half..

[Se7en]

what is that supposed to mean? they scored 14 points and none in the 2nd half..

The same thing as us saying they scored none in the first half. You assuming Hill wouldn't have had any success against your team simply because we shut him down, it is nothing more than assumptions.

We will see you guys on the field come Sunday and that is all that matters..

[Tobe]

The Colts are prime for the picking.

Texans - 27
Colts - 17

[rittenhouserobz]

In an upset special, Texans 27 Colts 24. I am guessing the defenses will keep it close. If the Texans limit turnovers to one or less, then this should be a fun game to watch.

[Griz]

The only way we can beat the Colts is to keep a lot of pressure on the QB. Out pass defense is nothing to brag about. If we allow him to much time, we will be beat by two or three touchdowns.

[A-B]

The only way we can beat the Colts is to keep a lot of pressure on the QB. Out pass defense is nothing to brag about. If we allow him to much time, we will be beat by two or three touchdowns.


Rosencopter not playing will be the key IMO. I'm not going to sit here and guarantee a win but they will not beat us by two or three TDs if we pressure Manning or not. We have the offense to go toe to toe with these guys and as of late our D has been pretty danged solid as well.

[therealx9]

if rosenfels can put up a decent fight against the colts. we should have a good chance with schaubee

[A-B]

if rosenfels can put up a decent fight against the colts. we should have a good chance with schaubee

Exactly.

[circlecity317]

They struggled with the 9ers this week. Crazy how nothing has been said about how mediocre the Colts are.:rolleyes:

Struggled and yet beat them by a bigger margin(although not much bigger) than the Texans did.

[BattleRedFlash]

I say we split with the Colts this year but we win the home game.
This week:

Colts 27, Texans 21.

[A-B]

Struggled and yet beat them by a bigger margin(although not much bigger) than the Texans did.

ok.

[dbruder44]

SI writer Andrew Perloff is saying we win one of the two on the wait to the playoffs. It doesn't matter which of the two we win with the Colts if we do win one, we can afford to lose 3 games one to Indy, and potentially our last two to get 10-6, I doubt we lose our last two but I'd be ok sitting at 10-4 before thos 2 games, if we lose both to the Colts then we must beat Miami or NE

7. The Texans, who have won three in a row, face the Colts in two of their next three games. Any other season, and they'd lose both of them and fall out of playoff contention. This year is different for Houston, despite injury to star tight end Owen Daniels. The Texans will win at least one of their showdowns against Indy and ride that momentum into the playoffs.

[AngryNateFTW]

Hey Texans Fans! We had a great win against the Bills yesterday! I loved Johnson's truck over Jarius Byrd :D

Anyways, this is my first post.


Texans-24
Colts-17

I expect this game to be a very good game, Texans are definitely underrated throughout the league and that's fine with me.

Here's to a great win next weekend against the Colts and hopefully our first playoff appearance this year! :)

WoOoOOoOoOoOoOo GOOO TEXANS!!!!!!!!

(hope that's not too much excitement) :D

[Se7en]

Struggled and yet beat them by a bigger margin(although not much bigger) than the Texans did.

Different game, different day, different plays, different players, different teams, different coaches, different weather, different....

Bah nevermind this could take hours to finish this post.

[Texaholic]

I mustve misread the title of this thread, i thought it was the prediction thread, i expected to see a bunch of predictions of scores but instead i see a bunch of posts from the same 2 know-it-alls berating everyone, must you guys fill every thread with the same posts,why you cant make your prediction without harping on everyone elses picks is beyond me. No wonder you both have 2k posts.

Anyway, Colts in Indy 34-17, i really think the loss of daniels is significant.

[A-B]

I mustve misread the title of this thread, i thought it was the prediction thread, i expected to see a bunch of predictions of scores but instead i see a bunch of posts from the same 2 know-it-alls berating everyone, must you guys fill every thread with the same posts,why you cant make your prediction without harping on everyone elses picks is beyond me. No wonder you both have 2k posts.

Anyway, Colts in Indy 34-17, i really think the loss of daniels is significant.

Who did I berate? I have done nothing but discuss the game in this thread. I actually quoted you in another thread and was trying to have a discussion when you were talking about Brees and Rivers. I dont hold grudges. Stop being so friggin sensitive, stick your lip back in and move on.

If you have me all figured out then you would know that I'm superstitous and dont predict the score. Doesnt mean we cant discuss the game otherwise. Go take some xanax dude. You need to chill and get off my sack. Seriously.

[Se7en]

Anyway, Colts in Indy 34-17, i really think the loss of daniels is significant.

I am shocked that you would pick against the Texans! Shocked I tell ya! :D

Youa re the one following me around with a chip on your shoulder. Everything that I post, you read as an attack regardles of what is being discussed. Check my post on why Slaton is failing in another thread and that is all the insight you need. Stop following me around trying to start fights.

Edit: If you think I dislike you and so you are on a mission to teach me a lesson, you are fighting a lost cause. I would share a beer with you or anyone on this board and talk Texans with ya, but I posting on this board while sticking up for the team I love.

[jkeener71]

I know this will be a tough one. We know what Peyton is capable of, and they are one of the few Undefeated teams left. But if the Texans can keep finding a way to win, maybe they can keep the streak going! The Colts gotta lose eventually, and man I hope its to the TEXANS!!!

GO TEXANS!

[Rett]

This will be a tough one. I say it will be 34-31 Texans over Colts.

[Kgbmedic]

I believe it is time for a special teams break out. The have been tittering on the edge of exploding. I think this will be their game to put up some significant scores. It would bode well for the defense to put up some scores as well for a full course of scoring going on.

P.S. Leave me alone in my delusion. :p

38 - 21 Texans.

[lpinebriator]

IMHO the colts haven't played anybody. I think they are beatable. I think the Texans will take this one, IMHO.

[Se7en]

Texaholic, you are a disgrace to the Texan fanbase and I'm berating you for being an absolute jackass. Go root for the opposing team, if you had your way we'd be 1-7 from your dumbass picks.

Careful, I think he is trying to anger people so he can report them when he gets a rise out of them. As the mods say, attack the post not the poster.

[Indy Skinnz]

IMHO the colts haven't played anybody. I think they are beatable. I think the Texans will take this one, IMHO.

This is a tired argument. The Colts have beaten everyone on their schedule and in most cases, have done so convincingly. Really nothing more they can do.

[jkeener71]

IMHO the colts haven't played anybody. I think they are beatable. I think the Texans will take this one, IMHO.

Havent we had our fill of IMHOs??? :D

[AngryNateFTW]

Havent we had our fill of IMHOs??? :D

IMHO...
Darnit Byrd! :D

[Se7en]

Havent we had our fill of IMHOs??? :D

IMHO "IMHO" is not used anywhere near enough in posts, IMHO.

[jkeener71]

IMHO "IMHO" is not used anywhere near enough in posts, IMHO.

DOH!

Ok who else is excited, but scared about this game with the Colts???

I excited and hopeful for the Win, but at the same time I fear it will come down to the very end of the game and a HeartBreaker.

[Se7en]

I excited and hopeful for the Win, but at the same time I fear it will come down to the very end of the game and a HeartBreaker.

Keep in mind the Colts have yet to play a team that had a winning record on the day of their games. The next 4 games each of the teams the Colts face have winning records.

The Colts will find out hwere their team is at Sunday and we will get to see how we match up with the team leading the AFC South. I think the Colts look stellar because of the teams they have played so far.

I will not say we are winning this, but we match up better than most people realize.

1 Jacksonville Jaguars --- (0-0) - W 14 - 12
2 Miami Dolphins -------- (0-1) - W 27 - 23
3 Arizona Cardinals ----- (1-1) W 31 - 10
4 Seattle Seahawks ---- (1-2) W 34 - 17
5 Tennessee Titans ---- (0-4) W 31 - 9
6 Bye
7 St. Louis Rams ------- (0-6) W 42 - 6
8 San Francisco 49ers -- (3-3) W 18 - 14

Not scary teams!

[korvac]

Every week people bring up a "soft schedule" as a reason their team will win. Every week they come up short. I agree the texans are an exellent team and have a real shot, but the soft schedule theory is overused and total bs. They didnt just eek by those bad teams with the exception of the jags, they blew them out.

[crunk-colt]

Every week people bring up a "soft schedule" as a reason their team will win. Every week they come up short. I agree the texans are an exellent team and have a real shot, but the soft schedule theory is overused and total bs. They didnt just eek by those bad teams with the exception of the jags, they blew them out.

exactly. and the Patriots fans will be saying the same thing when we beat the weak 5-4 Texans :p

[dbruder44]

exactly. and the Patriots fans will be saying the same thing when we beat the weak 5-4 Texans :p

Look past us all you want....

[BattleTexans]

hi fellas... new to the board.

I think the Texans will come out with a Win against the Colts this weekend.

The Colts running game isn't good and our defense is getting better by the week. Our guys are getting better on one-on-one coverage & blocking passes.

It's DEFF gonna be an Arial Assault battle between both teams... BUT the Texans will have a solid run game Only if they leave in Moats.

Slaton was Great last year but I dont think he's the same guy this year. I think he drops his head to soon and waits for the tackle to come to him, thus losing potential yards.

Moats is super quick on his feet AND his hips quickly follow. He runs hard and doesn't care about who hits him. He looks for the pockets and dashes right into them.

The fact that Shaub is able to share the ball with everyone is the reason why we'll win this coming weekend. Well, if our defense keeps up the good work.

[korvac]

I predict a shootout, Texans come up just a bit short this time while dealing with the loss of a major weapon. Colts 42 Texans 35

[korvac]

You guys havent exactly had a monster schedule either lol. You have a quality win over the bengals, we do over the Cardinals. We both beat the niners if you wanna call that one quality. Outside of that every team on our combined schedules have been bottom feeders or losses on your side. So would you say it warranted for us to claim you might not have as weak a schedule, but lost to 1 hard team and 2 mediocre at best teams while only beating 1 mid to upper team?

[Dr G00se]

I would hardly consider the Jets a mediocre team during the first few weeks of the season.

[korvac]

They weren't a great team then all of a sudden lost talent. They are the same team now they were then, but now weaknesses have been found and exposed. Either way, the point is neither team is coming to this game with 3-4 wins over playoff bound teams, so the soft schedule theory applies both ways.

[TEXANSWILDBILL]

I predict 2-4 Texans. Typically every week is different and very hard to determine the score so there it is.

[CantBeStopped]

First off I would like to say that your team is very hot right now. Shaub is completely on fire. Johnson is a stud. There is only one problem. You guys are playing the indianapolis colts this week. We have the best Qb to ever play the game. We have a solid enough run team for the type of offense we play. And our defense is lights out this year. Everyone says we cant stop the run. The only bad run d game we had was the dolphins. Yea Gore ran a 64 yarder. But look at his other yards. He had like 27 after that. Our Pass d is the best in the league. Our qb threw 357 and that was an off day. Tell me how you can beat us?

[footballfan412]

First off I would like to say that your team is very hot right now. Shaub is completely on fire. Johnson is a stud. There is only one problem. You guys are playing the indianapolis colts this week. We have the best Qb to ever play the game. We have a solid enough run team for the type of offense we play. And our defense is lights out this year. Everyone says we cant stop the run. The only bad run d game we had was the dolphins. Yea Gore ran a 64 yarder. But look at his other yards. He had like 27 after that. Our Pass d is the best in the league. Our qb threw 357 and that was an off day. Tell me how you can beat us?

I admit that Peyton is a genius-level QB. But come on. You guys are not un-beatable. Certainly not by us. You struggled struggled against...San Fran?????

Offenses? We have something like 95 weapons in our offensive tool box. One of our weapons just went down today. Ok. So we have 94.

Know what makes our offense exciting? When Matt gets the ball in his hands, you have NO IDEA where he's going with it or who he's going to throw it to.

357 yards for Peyton? Nice. About time he started catching up to Schaub.

Sorry man, I respect Peyton as an athlete, but our days of cowering in the shadow of Indy - for both fans and players - are O-V-E-R.

[Colts4thewin]

[/B][/B]I admit that Peyton is a genius-level QB. But come on. You guys are not un-beatable. Certainly not by us. You struggled struggled against...San Fran?????

Offenses? We have something like 95 weapons in our offensive tool box. One of our weapons just went down today. Ok. So we have 94.

Know what makes our offense exciting? When Matt gets the ball in his hands, you have NO IDEA where he's going with it or who he's going to throw it to.

357 yards for Peyton? Nice. About time he started catching up to Schaub.

Sorry man, I respect Peyton as an athlete, but our days of cowering in the shadow of Indy - for both fans and players - are O-V-E-R.

You know how when you have a stellar QB that consistently gets your team in the playoffs? Well, you guys don't know firsthand, but you at least you know what I mean, right? Well, that QB, from time to time, is going to have an off game. We had that against the niners. We've moved on. Realistically, a guy like Manning is not going to drop 2 in a row. Just doesn't happen. Your defense is probably studying up on that game film right now, trying to replicate EXACTLY the moves San Fran made against us to try and figure out how to stop us. Guess what? Peyton and Co. are watching the same film. He doesn't get slowed down in the same manner twice. For you guys to have a chance against us, you can't try the same thing as the niners did. And if you do, so what..we won that game. Keeping him off the field doesn't help either. Miami only let him have 14:53 of that clock and we won that game too. Sorry kids, doesn't look too good for you this Sunday. But rest up during the bye, I think you'll take the Titans.

[TexHorns]

Kubs will study the niners film but we play to our strengths and won't be playing niner ball. We have way too many weapons now. It will be a good game and payton is unreal but it just comes down to who will make the plays on game day. Our d is looking a lot better with reeves, pollard and cushing so I think we have a fighting chance. We will continue to get better and should become a legit contender to lead the division for years to come.

[footballfan412]

[/B][/B]

You know how when you have a stellar QB that consistently gets your team in the playoffs? Well, you guys don't know firsthand, but you at least you know what I mean, right? Well, that QB, from time to time, is going to have an off game. We had that against the niners. We've moved on. Realistically, a guy like Manning is not going to drop 2 in a row. Just doesn't happen. Your defense is probably studying up on that game film right now, trying to replicate EXACTLY the moves San Fran made against us to try and figure out how to stop us. Guess what? Peyton and Co. are watching the same film. He doesn't get slowed down in the same manner twice. For you guys to have a chance against us, you can't try the same thing as the niners did. And if you do, so what..we won that game. Keeping him off the field doesn't help either. Miami only let him have 14:53 of that clock and we won that game too. Sorry kids, doesn't look too good for you this Sunday. But rest up during the bye, I think you'll take the Titans.

LOL. You're assuming we're going to try and copy San Fran. That's too funny. This team will stand on it's own. We don't need to replicate san fran.

And, if we are looking at the San Fran/Indy game, it's to study up on San Fran's MISTAKES and how they screwed up by not shutting you guys down. Looking at game tape is the norm.

Trust me, though, this team will stand on it's own.

[mydaughters2]

You guys havent exactly had a monster schedule either lol. You have a quality win over the bengals, we do over the Cardinals. We both beat the niners if you wanna call that one quality. Outside of that every team on our combined schedules have been bottom feeders or losses on your side. So would you say it warranted for us to claim you might not have as weak a schedule, but lost to 1 hard team and 2 mediocre at best teams while only beating 1 mid to upper team?

Just look at your upcoming schedule, you have 4 potential losses coming up Denver for sure & Patriots two L's all the way !

[mydaughters2]

First off I would like to say that your team is very hot right now. Shaub is completely on fire. Johnson is a stud. There is only one problem. You guys are playing the indianapolis colts this week. We have the best Qb to ever play the game. We have a solid enough run team for the type of offense we play. And our defense is lights out this year. Everyone says we cant stop the run. The only bad run d game we had was the dolphins. Yea Gore ran a 64 yarder. But look at his other yards. He had like 27 after that. Our Pass d is the best in the league. Our qb threw 357 and that was an off day. Tell me how you can beat us?

Like I said to the other Colts loser who posted you have 4 potential losses coming your way, DENVER will clean your clock and Brady will own Peyton Manning as usual..........

[mydaughters2]

I admit that Peyton is a genius-level QB. But come on. You guys are not un-beatable. Certainly not by us. You struggled struggled against...San Fran?????

Offenses? We have something like 95 weapons in our offensive tool box. One of our weapons just went down today. Ok. So we have 94.

Know what makes our offense exciting? When Matt gets the ball in his hands, you have NO IDEA where he's going with it or who he's going to throw it to.

357 yards for Peyton? Nice. About time he started catching up to Schaub.

Sorry man, I respect Peyton as an athlete, but our days of cowering in the shadow of Indy - for both fans and players - are O-V-E-R.

Bravo Well Said !

[mydaughters2]

I predict a shootout, Texans come up just a bit short this time while dealing with the loss of a major weapon. Colts 42 Texans 35

Also I will be pulling for even VY when you guys play the Titans again, also Ravens coming up for you guys, potential 5 losses.......DENVER = Loss Patriots = Loss Ravens = Loss Texans = Loss VY & Titans = Loss let me know how Peyton feels after these games...Maybe he can get some losing love from his little brother who keeps getting his clocked cleaned lately, Eli & Peyton what a joke.....Colts days are numbered how long do you really think the Texans are going to keep losing to the Colts.....times are surely changing for the Texans and for your New Garabage head coach & Peyton.......Beginners luck for that worthless coach....Dungy is who put that all together........Anyway final score Texans 35 Colts 14

[HOUSTON2]

Also I will be pulling for even VY when you guys play the Titans again, also Ravens coming up for you guys, potential 5 losses.......DENVER = Loss Patriots = Loss Ravens = Loss Texans = Loss VY & Titans = Loss let me know how Peyton feels after these games...Maybe he can get some losing love from his little brother who keeps getting his clocked cleaned lately, Eli & Peyton what a joke.....Colts days are numbered how long do you really think the Texans are going to keep losing to the Colts.....times are surely changing for the Texans and for your New Garabage head coach & Peyton.......Beginners luck for that worthless coach....Dungy is who put that all together........Anyway final score Texans 35 Colts 14

I am with you all the way !

[Se7en]

Your defense is probably studying up on that game film right now, trying to replicate EXACTLY the moves San Fran made against us to try and figure out how to stop us.

Our D is better than the 9ers D is. Our D is not going to try and play like the 9ers, because we can do better with our own schemes which have worked extremely well for us.

Double check with team is leading the league in 3-and-outs! After finding out that info double check how many teams have rushed for over 50 yards against us in the past 5 games.

The Texans should be able to force Manning to throw in order to beat us, not an exciting thing to say because he can easily beat us on his arm alone. If we can keep the pressur eup and be creative with blitzing... that is going to be the key for throwing Manning off his game and us snagging the win. The other aspects of the D should take care of themselves.

I am crossing my fingers that Bush has this game marked on his calendar as the game he unleashes his pass rushing plays to suprise the Colts! :)

[CantBeStopped]

Like I said to the other Colts loser who posted you have 4 potential losses coming your way, DENVER will clean your clock and Brady will own Peyton Manning as usual..........


First off when was the last time you watched the colts play the pats? Brady has one win against in the last 3 years. We owned him in the Afccg. Also, the freakin ravens beat the soft denver broncos. The same ravens we beat 31-3 last year with out even trying.

[CantBeStopped]

Also I will be pulling for even VY when you guys play the Titans again, also Ravens coming up for you guys, potential 5 losses.......DENVER = Loss Patriots = Loss Ravens = Loss Texans = Loss VY & Titans = Loss let me know how Peyton feels after these games...Maybe he can get some losing love from his little brother who keeps getting his clocked cleaned lately, Eli & Peyton what a joke.....Colts days are numbered how long do you really think the Texans are going to keep losing to the Colts.....times are surely changing for the Texans and for your New Garabage head coach & Peyton.......Beginners luck for that worthless coach....Dungy is who put that all together........Anyway final score Texans 35 Colts 14

If I was you i would slap myself in the face for those idiotic statements you just wrote. Denver is soft. We have the ravens number. The Titans are horrible. We could possibly split with the texans. And the pats are putting up numbers against the likes of the bucs and titans(not to mention a snow game which favors the pats) To say peyton is a joke shows that you know absolutely nothing about the NFL. He is a first ballet hofer. The texans are 1-13 against the colts. The numbers are highly stacked against you.

[CantBeStopped]

Whoa, settle down. Just because your Colts can't skip right over Houston doesn't mean you have to get all testy. Tony Dungy on FNA was talking about how good we finally are on Sunday...we're primed to kick some Colt ***.

Im not getting testy. I know football and the person who wrote that obviously does not. When you guys consistantly go to the playoffs I will say you are a good team. Until then you will take a back seat to us every year

[Se7en]

Im not getting testy. I know football and the person who wrote that obviously does not. When you guys consistantly go to the playoffs I will say you are a good team. Until then you will take a back seat to us every year

You are assuming that you will always "consistently" be going to the playoffs. You guys are on your way out each day that passes because Manning is not getting younger. I am just waiting for Manning to start doing the "I am going to retire" flip flop show!

[dbruder44]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/10313326/Schein-9:-These-aren't-same,-old-Texans


Nice indepth write up on last and this weeks game

[korvac]

Well of course Indy will fall to the bottom when Peyton retires, thats just how it works(usually how the niners lucked out with Young after Montana just wasnt fair). Peytons still got several years though, and for that time we'll be a playoff contender.

We don't expect the Texans to roll over, yall got a very good team. What exactly are you wanting colts fans to do, fear the texans? You guys just haven't gotten to that point, it's not a dig on your team at all, it's just what it is. We don't put as much emphasis on this game as you guys because honestly it doesn't mean as much to us, if we win we win, if we lose we lose, so be it. Our primary focus is on the superbowl, not a regular season game against you guys, it hasn't become that type of rivalry yet.

[hawkeye]

Texans have played good football to this point...without turning the ball over(and thank you Gary for benching Slayton).With a couple of breaks we could be 7-1 ourselves.Without Owen this could be difficult...but...Schaub has been on target,the Defense is nothing less than impressive(since the opener)and the Colts aren't the Colts of old.Remember Marvin isn't there to bail out Manning..I BELIEVE...6-3...

[jkeener71]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/10313326/Schein-9:-These-aren't-same,-old-Texans


Nice indepth write up on last and this weeks game

Ya whenever he does his crazy Video Pics for the Week he always says "My Texans"

He seems to really like them, unlike all the others.

Adam Schein is his name I believe.

[dbruder44]

Ya whenever he does his crazy Video Pics for the Week he always says "My Texans"

He seems to really like them, unlike all the others.

Adam Schein is his name I believe.

Yeah it is, he has been on the bandwagon for a second year, thinks we are going places, really seems to know us well.

[footballfan412]

Well of course Indy will fall to the bottom when Peyton retires, thats just how it works(usually how the niners lucked out with Young after Montana just wasnt fair). Peytons still got several years though, and for that time we'll be a playoff contender.

We don't expect the Texans to roll over, yall got a very good team. What exactly are you wanting colts fans to do, fear the texans? You guys just haven't gotten to that point, it's not a dig on your team at all, it's just what it is. We don't put as much emphasis on this game as you guys because honestly it doesn't mean as much to us, if we win we win, if we lose we lose, so be it. Our primary focus is on the superbowl, not a regular season game against you guys, it hasn't become that type of rivalry yet.


Are you on crack? This was an amazingly condescending post. LOL. You're basically patting us on the head like useless little kids.

No, we don't expect you guys to fear us. But YOU and your fellow fans expect us to roll over and fear YOU. As I responded to someone else earlier, our days of fearing you guys are coming to an end.

If you don't think that the Colts players and management are putting a lot of emphasis on this game, you are smoking some heavy stuff, my friend. They know that playing us isn't an automatic W.

And, we no longer put you guys in the L category, either.

Frankly, I think you and your crew are pissed that we're not rolling over in fear on this message board. You expect us to say, "Oh, no. We're scared! What should we do????"

Uh uh, chief. It aint like that anymore.

[protoTexans]

We don't expect the Texans to roll over, yall got a very good team. What exactly are you wanting colts fans to do, fear the texans? You guys just haven't gotten to that point, it's not a dig on your team at all, it's just what it is. We don't put as much emphasis on this game as you guys because honestly it doesn't mean as much to us, if we win we win, if we lose we lose, so be it. Our primary focus is on the superbowl, not a regular season game against you guys, it hasn't become that type of rivalry yet.


Would not expect ya'll to take us seriously, matter of fact am hoping ya'll really don't. & as for this game not being a Rivalry yet? depends who in the fack you have been talking too. Evidently no one that lives in Texas? We are not only going to TAKE this game from Indy, we are really going to make you feel this "L", not only the first of the season but a lil redemption on our side Bud!!!

TEXANS 27
Dolts 10


GO TEXANS!!!

[korvac]

I apologize if that sounded condescending, it wasn't meant to be. It's just that over and over again Colts fans have said the Texans are a very good team, and we expect a very good game, yet you guys take those words and say we don't take you seriously. We do, but you guys are acting like this is your superbowl, it's just not that way for us, we wont be overjoyed if we win, and we wont be devastated if we lose. I think you guys are shortchanging the Colts a little too much. Saying things like we haven't won against anyone(which is untrue, we beat 2 teams that beat you) or that we're on the decline(we're 7-0). I came here thinking we could have some serious football talk like we had last week on the niner boards. What I see instead are colts fans saying the Texans are a good team, and Texans fans reaching for anything they can to try and discredit the Colts.

[footballfan412]

I apologize if that sounded condescending, it wasn't meant to be. It's just that over and over again Colts fans have said the Texans are a very good team, and we expect a very good game, yet you guys take those words and say we don't take you seriously. We do, but you guys are acting like this is your superbowl, it's just not that way for us, we wont be overjoyed if we win, and we wont be devastated if we lose. I think you guys are shortchanging the Colts a little too much. Saying things like we haven't won against anyone(which is untrue, we beat 2 teams that beat you) or that we're on the decline(we're 7-0). I came here thinking we could have some serious football talk like we had last week on the niner boards. What I see instead are colts fans saying the Texans are a good team, and Texans fans reaching for anything they can to try and discredit the Colts.


Hold up. How are WE the ones reaching to try and discredit the Colts when it's YOU GUYS that have constantly talked about our "weak schedule"?

Again, the tone of your posts have been condescinding as all get out. What you're basically saying is that you guys can point out all of our negatives, and that's ok, because we're the lowly Texans. But if we point out any of your negatives, we're "reaching" to try and discredit you guys and are therefore desperate fans.

We are not shortchaning the Colts. Peyton Manning is one of the most amazing QB's I have ever seen. He's a genius level QB. I love watching him play.

HOWEVER, that doesn't mean we're not going to try and break his neck come Sunday. As I said, you expected to come on here and have us afraid and shaking like little kids facing the Big Bully. You wanted us to say: "Korvac, we're scared of you guys. Any chance we can beat you?"

You say you wanted intelligent conversation? No, you didn't. You wanted us to bow.

I'm going to say this for the 10th time in this thread: It's not like that anymore.

[korvac]

Not at all, maybe that's what you expect me to want, but it's not. And the soft schedule was brought up by texan fans, I just turned it around and said it works both ways. As a a matter of fact my first few posts were nothing more than saying the Texans have a very good team this year, I think they have a better chance to beat the colts than anyone else and I think it's gonna be a great game. I got met with my team has a soft schedule(goes both ways), I'm overlooking the Texans(nope, just not placing my season on 1 game), and my team is on the decline(despite the 7-0 record I guess), and several posts that had nothing to do with football outside of trying to incite anger. I've been biting my tongue on quite a few ridiculous posts because I'd rather have level headed conversations than smack talk back and forth.

[footballfan412]

Not at all, maybe that's what you expect me to want, but it's not. And the soft schedule was brought up by texan fans, I just turned it around and said it works both ways. As a a matter of fact my first few posts were nothing more than saying the Texans have a very good team this year, I think they have a better chance to beat the colts than anyone else and I think it's gonna be a great game. I got met with my team has a soft schedule(goes both ways), I'm overlooking the Texans(nope, just not placing my season on 1 game), and my team is on the decline(despite the 7-0 record I guess), and several posts that had nothing to do with football outside of trying to incite anger. I've been biting my tongue on quite a few ridiculous posts because I'd rather have level headed conversations than smack talk back and forth.

Fair enough, and I apologize for assuming you were trying to stir up trouble. Most of us on here are good, honest football fans, and enjoy intelligent conversation. We had some Bills trolls on here last week that were annoying, unfortunatly, which have made us weary of outsiders this week. lol.

[El KahunaGrande]

Fair enough, and I apologize for assuming you were trying to stir up trouble. Most of us on here are good, honest football fans, and enjoy intelligent conversation. We had some Bills trolls on here last week that were annoying, unfortunatly, which have made us weary of outsiders this week. lol.

annoying? IMHO.. I don't think they were ALL annoying.. IMHO.. just one guy in particular IMHO

[weretalkinproud]

annoying? IMHO.. I don't think they were ALL annoying.. IMHO.. just one guy in particular IMHO

Unless you're mocking someone with all those IMHO's, you're annoying.... IMHO

[El KahunaGrande]

Unless you're mocking someone with all those IMHO's, you're annoying.... IMHO

yeah, we had a troll in here that typed IMHO every 4 words.

[weretalkinproud]

gotcha. I'm a n00b here.

[Sprtsfanatic]

Not at all, maybe that's what you expect me to want, but it's not. And the soft schedule was brought up by texan fans, I just turned it around and said it works both ways. As a a matter of fact my first few posts were nothing more than saying the Texans have a very good team this year, I think they have a better chance to beat the colts than anyone else and I think it's gonna be a great game. I got met with my team has a soft schedule(goes both ways), I'm overlooking the Texans(nope, just not placing my season on 1 game), and my team is on the decline(despite the 7-0 record I guess), and several posts that had nothing to do with football outside of trying to incite anger. I've been biting my tongue on quite a few ridiculous posts because I'd rather have level headed conversations than smack talk back and forth.

I'll give KORVAC that...he has been repectful and looking for intelligent conversation...some ridiculous points have been brought up and he's stated his opinion.

He's give our team credit and props for our recent play and talent and thinks we have a good chance of taking ATLEAST 1 game from them this season.

Korvac welocome to the boards, and hope your posting continues as we near sunday. Should be a good game, and just for the record I believe we have a very good chance of beating your colts on sunday. Although the loss of Daniels will help your team out, I think we can overcome it and also believe that y'all have not face a defense that has played to our caliber as of late....but thats just my $.02

[korvac]

Actually it's your offense I'm worried about, and not the part you'd think. I expect to be able to pass on you, we passed on SF all day, the lack of TD's was an abberration. And I feel Manning/Wayne can keep up with Schaub/Johnson especially since we still got Dallas and you guys unfortunately lost Daniels. It's your run game I worry about, as both of those back are pretty good. Slaton tore us up last year. Our key is stopping your run and making you guys 1 deminsional.

[weretalkinproud]

Pretty innovative stuff, maybe more coaches should try to use that game plan...

[korvac]

Not innovative. But I think most teams fear your pass because they can't keep up, they'd rather slow the game down and have you guys run the ball. We're built differently and I think we'd prefer a shootout.

[weretalkinproud]

Not innovative. But I think most teams fear your pass because they can't keep up, they'd rather slow the game down and have you guys run the ball. We're built differently and I think we'd prefer a shootout.

Dude. I'm just busting balls.

Take a listen to the pregame shows around the league and I'm willing to bet 90% of coaches mention "We need to stop the run to make them one dimensional". :D

[Se7en]

I came here thinking we could have some serious football talk like we had last week on the niner boards.

We know you are full of it now. The niner fans were the weirdest fans that we have ever had post here. Their focus on how "gay" our teamw as bordered on creepy and they did not want to talk football at all but just pump up how great Gore was and the Texans were a joke.

If they gave you some impressive football talk, then I am not sure what you expected by coming in here posting like you are special because you follow a team that is a historic winner.

My money is on the fact that you are a front runner that started following the Colts when they started making the playoffs. My money is also on the fact that you will act like you have been a life long fan even though you know you are not.

We on the other hand have been following a team that is still pushing for a winning record after being in the league for nearly a decade. You better believe that we are going to be pretty pumped with the level of play we are getting to enjoy right now. Go ahead and thumb your nose out our 5-3, if your team is not concerned with their record, then you will not be concerned if we beat you on Sunday either.

[korvac]

True, but sometimes I wonder how many teams really mean that. I mean honestly facing the colts would you prefer the colts have to run or pass against you. Stopping the colts run is minimal, actually it's not incredibly hard to do, but we win through the air sp a goal of stopping the run really isn't going to affect the game all that much.

[Se7en]

Dude. I'm just busting balls.

Take a listen to the pregame shows around the league and I'm willing to bet 90% of coaches mention "We need to stop the run to make them one dimensional". :D

"Getting to Manning early is the key to the game."

I have heard that a billion times already!

[weretalkinproud]

"Getting to Manning early is the key to the game."

I have heard that a billion times already!

haha yeah man, football cliche 101 at its finest.

[korvac]

Dunno, niners fans were pretty cordial to me. And no, not a bandwagoner, but can't convince you otherwise, people will always say that to people that are fans of a good team.

[thunderkyss]

DOH!

Ok who else is excited, but scared about this game with the Colts???

I excited and hopeful for the Win, but at the same time I fear it will come down to the very end of the game and a HeartBreaker.

I'm excited. I can't wait.

I don't know if I should watch from the comfort of my own home, or go out & watch it.

I think it will be a good game. I want a win.

But I think we're going to see the same old Texans.

Manning is going to hit us early, and have a huge lead going into the half. Our Defense will shut down the run in the second half, because they'll just be trying not to lose the game by then. Our offense will score 3 TDs... & we'll throw an INT or fumble the ball while going for the 4th.

Turnovers will be the word of the day.. & we're going to be on the wrong side of the ratio.

[Se7en]

Dunno, niners fans were pretty cordial to me. And no, not a bandwagoner, but can't convince you otherwise, people will always say that to people that are fans of a good team.

You will find out that YOUR approach to posting on our boards will change the way people respond to YOU.

If you came here and had a respectful attitude you get it back. You will find this is one of the most friendly boards in the NFL and we welcome anyone from any team to come here to discuss the game coming up.

[Se7en]

I'm excited. I can't wait.

I don't know if I should watch from the comfort of my own home, or go out & watch it.

I think it will be a good game. I want a win.

But I think we're going to see the same old Texans.

Manning is going to hit us early, and have a huge lead going into the half. Our Defense will shut down the run in the second half, because they'll just be trying not to lose the game by then. Our offense will score 3 TDs... & we'll throw an INT or fumble the ball while going for the 4th.

Turnovers will be the word of the day.. & we're going to be on the wrong side of the ratio.

You should probably stay home then. I would hate for you to have to hide the fact that you like the Texans in public.

[thunderkyss]

"Getting to Manning early is the key to the game."

I have heard that a billion times already!

Our defense needs to get off the field on 3rd down.

[thunderkyss]

You should probably stay home then. I would hate for you to have to hide the fact that you like the Texans in public.

I'm more worried about hurting someone over a football game.

[TexSid]

I think we beat the Colts at Reliant but not at Indy. Colts WILL take theTexans seriously b/c we are second in the division and Manning is not dumb. Also I feel losing OD is huge and here is why...If the Colts lost Clark I would be pretty optmistic we could win since Wayne can be shut down (as long as Clark is not there) so conversely AJ will see doubles all day

OD (missing 3/4 of the Bills game) 40 519yd 5 TDS
Clark 46 584 yd 3 TD

so we will have to have BIG games from Walter and our D to win

[thunderkyss]

they lead the league in 3 and outs.

I thought we were just firing off Cliches

[TexSid]

ohhhh! In that case I go with:

"He started to run before he caught the ball...."

[Se7en]

they lead the league in 3 and outs.

I think he was just tossing out pearls of wisdom as a joke. :)

There are a billion KEYS to the the Texans being able to win.

As Madden would say, "If they don't take the field... they cannot win the game."

[Sprtsfanatic]

Hey, Thunderkyss, are you and Texaholic married or something?

No, they just drink from the same punch bowl and share a flask...

[thunderkyss]

Hey, Thunderkyss, are you and Texaholic married or something?

I've stopped "hopping" the Texans win.. I still want them to win, but I'm not going to over estimate our talent or the way we play.

We are still making a lot of mistakes. & we've committed way too many turn overs in the last 3/4 weeks.

If we screw around, score 21 points in the first half, and try to let our defense hold on to a win... it isn't going to happen.

[Texaholic]

Hey, Thunderkyss, are you and Texaholic married or something?

You guys give people crap for picking the team to lose ON THE ROAD to one of the best teams in the league.

Im beginning to think that some of you just don't watch much football.

[Sprtsfanatic]

You guys give people crap for picking the team to lose ON THE ROAD to one of the best teams in the league.

Im beginning to think that some of you just don't watch much football.

really??? Cause we are all starting to believe that its YOU that doesnt watch much TEXAN football. In fact has there even been a game you have thought we would win going into that week? If there has been I cant recall it....

[thunderkyss]

Some people just see wins & losses. They don't know how their team won, or loss.... only that it happened.

They predict a favorable outcome based on little real data, but on feel, hype, & really hard wishing.

Then you've got some people who watch their team, study what they're doing, decipher how good/bad his team performed against the current level of competition. They note improvements, detractoins, mistakes, excellence.

After the game, one guy is upset that his team lost a game the other guy knew his team had no chance of winning. That other guy, can feel good about the loss, because he saw improvement in his team. Or he can be upset because he didn't see improvement. But at least he has good reason to be upset.

[Schlauton]

I'm a little bit more on the hype side, but people you have to be smart, you can't just hate on people for thinking the Texans lack in areas.

Now, if say that person week in and week out bashes the team he supports, than maybe he doesn't actually support them.

If that person has a realistic view, then don't bash him, this year we have as good of a chance as we have ever had to beat the colts, but chances are we will lose. I will still root for this team tho', and hope for them to win, because I love breaking undefeated streaks, and proving pundits wrong.

I might even be going to the next Indy game, to watch Pei-tun manneng:p

[Sprtsfanatic]

Some people just see wins & losses. They don't know how their team won, or loss.... only that it happened.

They predict a favorable outcome based on little real data, but on feel, hype, & really hard wishing.

Then you've got some people who watch their team, study what they're doing, decipher how good/bad his team performed against the current level of competition. They note improvements, detractoins, mistakes, excellence.

After the game, one guy is upset that his team lost a game the other guy knew his team had no chance of winning. That other guy, can feel good about the loss, because he saw improvement in his team. Or he can be upset because he didn't see improvement. But at least he has good reason to be upset.

well your obviously not talking about me cause if you have ever read any of my post I dont just "hope" and "feel" they will win....I actually give info and facts at certain positions and games to back up my point...while some detractors come on here and just spew negative garbage with nothing to back it up other than just trying to talk up the opposition...

[CantBeStopped]

The Colts are a long way from what they were, and I expect us to win. I was looking at the teams they've beat...they struggled against San Fran and the only good team they played was Arizona. Hmmm.

I question how much you know about football. Please explain hor we are a long way away from what we were. Manning is putting up his best numbers of his career. He has had one off game where he still managed 347 yds passing. Our wide recievers are an upgrade from harrison.(One of the greatest of all times but as a fan i can admit he lost two or three steps last season) As for San Fran if you look back at our history we have always struggled against a 3-4 defense. You guys do not run that. Shaub is having his first decent year and you all want him to be named MVP. I will admit you guys have the best wide out in the league. Reggie is right behind him. We have the best tight end in the AFC. We have a rookie who can find the sticks and the end zone. And a deep threat. Who, although needs to work on his hands, can burn just about anyone. Its not the teams fault who they play. But the teams they are supposed to blow out they blow out. I'm not sayin we will blow you out. But dont think you have it in the bag. D freeny and R mathis will put Shaub in his place

[Tuxicon]

the Colts aren't the Colts of old.Remember Marvin isn't there to bail out Manning..I BELIEVE...6-3...

You're right, they're better. The D has given up the least points against in the league. I may come back and rub it in your faces after the game, but until then I'm done with you fools.

[houstonsportsfan09]

Been out of here a couple of days but see the smack talk has begun. You can go ahead and bash me for this but honestly, can us Texans fans say anything? We've been owned by Colts since day 1.:ohttp://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgcovereyes.gif

[Sprtsfanatic]

You're right, they're better. The D has given up the least points against in the league. I may come back and rub it in your faces after the game, but until then I'm done with you fools.

Cmon...two of your games have come against the seahawks and the rams....and your gonna talk about how points yall have allowed??? They are two of the lowest scoring teams in the league...it wasnt cause of your defense...it was because of how bad they are at scoring....give me a break...

[Sprtsfanatic]

Been out of here a couple of days but see the smack talk has begun. You can go ahead and bash me for this but honestly, can us Texans fans say anything? We've been owned by Colts since day 1.:ohttp://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgcovereyes.gif

yes they have, but we are no longer the same team as we have been. We have a new attitude and a new swagger about us....I just hope they come out and play with the new intensity they have been bringing for a few weeks now.

Anyone that expects the Texans of old is in deep denial of what this team has done and how far they have come.

[footballfan412]

Regardless of what happens on Sunday, the important fact is this: We are no longer afraid of the Colts. Period. Win or lose, we will be at the line with them, man to man.

[korvac]

Cmon...two of your games have come against the seahawks and the rams....and your gonna talk about how points yall have allowed??? They are two of the lowest scoring teams in the league...it wasnt cause of your defense...it was because of how bad they are at scoring....give me a break...

We let up less points to the niners than you did, just sayin. Your guys schedule isn't exactly a who's who either, oakland and buffalo?

[thunderkyss]

How can you not be happy about the Buffalo game?

Obviously you don't understand the game of football and what counts. Overcoming adversity is a big part of football, and we did that and turned it into a rout.

I'm not upset about Buffalo. I think that was one of our better games. Overcoming early turnovers....... been there done that.

Buffalo did not look bad yesterday. They've got a strong run game, with 2 dynamic running backs & if that OL is as young as they say... good things are in their future. Still we held them to 89 yards. 20 yards below their current average which was higher before they played us.

They avg 154 passing yards. Again, that was higher before the Texans held them to 107. That's 204 or some odd total yards of offense.

We beat them for 3 straight quarters, after we beat ourselves for the first Qtr. Getting the running game going.... I know it's Buffalo.. was good. overall the offense seemed to get better as the game went on... which is much better than the total shutdown we've gone into against Oakland, Cincy, or SFran.

Kasey Studdard looks like an NFL guard. He's not Pitts... but that might be a good thing, & with Pitts & Brisiel replaced in the line up, the line looks much better..... still got work to do, but much better.

Defensively, we slipped a little bit. there were missed tackles... blown gap assignments, our LBs played on the wrong side of the LOS for most of the game.

But it's good to get that out of our system & still win. Get a but chewing from Coach, and be focused & ready to play 4 Qtrs against the Colts. Where mistakes aren't easily overcome.

Dunta Robinson had a good game. Eugene Wilson had a good game. Bernard Pollard had a good game. & Glover Quinn shutdown T.O. (seriously who ever is telling Fitzpatrick to be a game manager took T.O. & Lee Evans out of the game.)

I didn't like the failure on our part to recognize how open the middle of the field was until the second half. Or that they were playing run first on almost every play. Or that we got off to another "slow" start on the road.

Their play calling based on down & distance also seemed to confuse us. We were expecting run... & they passed. We expected pass... they ran.. which I think was a big reason why we played on our hills & they were able to run quite a bit on us.

So there was a mix of positives & negatives, but we got the W and so it was a good game. But there were some things in this game that were better from our previous games. There are somethings that weren't. Some mistakes need to be fixed if we're going to beat the Colts.

Unless the Colts are a shell of their former selves.

[KrustyTheClown]

if rosenfels can put up a decent fLight against the colts....

Fixed.

[KrustyTheClown]

Wayne can be shut down



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[BattleTexans]

Check out, it's Analyzed haha... VERY interesting numbers. Almost dead even.

http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009110803/2009/REG9/texans@colts/preview#tab:analyze

Based on this ^ ^ ^
Offensive Comparison
- The overall Total yards per game for the Colts is only 25-ish more than the Texans.
- Colts have 35 more passing yards while the Texans have 5 more rushing yards.
- Points per game Colts Avg. only 4 more points than the texans.
- 3rd down coversions for the Colts is 14% higher than the Texans
- But the Texans time of possesion is longer by 3 min.

Deffensive Comparison
- The Texans have only allowed an Avg. of 34 more yards than the Colts.
- Texans have allowed an Avg. of 33 more Passing yards than the Colts.
- Rushing allowed for both teams is pretty dead even at 112.5 .
- Texans have allowed an avg. of only 8 more points than the Colts.
- But the Colts D has allowed 5% More 3rd Down Coversion than the Texans.

So... who ever the Winner is... either way Both teams have their work cut out for them. The Texans might have to work alil more harder than the Colts, but I still feel that the Texans will come out with a win.

Ceasar

[crunk-colt]

throwing "only" before a big gap doesnt make it smaller

most of those are pretty big seperations

[BattleTexans]

throwing "only" before a big gap doesnt make it smaller

most of those are pretty big seperations

Darnit I was hoping no one would catch that haha!

it's gonna be a hellofa game. Injury Free on Both Sides i hope.

[TexSid]

Fixed.

Any wide receiver can be limited even AJ. its a matter of the price. In the Colts-Fins game Wayne was contained BUT their LBs could not cover Clark and he had a huge game. Same with us. If you cover AJ wiith a CB nd safety OD was always having a great game. Unfortunately for us that is not true after ODs injury.....If Dallas Clark were injured we would put a safety over Wayne more than 50% of the time and he would get less catches. Manning would look elsewhere with or without success ...this is just Football 101

[Yosarian]

Texans-48
Colts-47

[Yosarian]

Check out, it's Analyzed haha... VERY interesting numbers. Almost dead even.

http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009110803/2009/REG9/texans@colts/preview#tab:analyze

Based on this ^ ^ ^
Offensive Comparison
- The overall Total yards per game for the Colts is only 25-ish more than the Texans.
- Colts have 35 more passing yards while the Texans have 5 more rushing yards.
- Points per game Colts Avg. only 4 more points than the texans.
- 3rd down coversions for the Colts is 14% higher than the Texans
- But the Texans time of possesion is longer by 3 min.

Deffensive Comparison
- The Texans have only allowed an Avg. of 34 more yards than the Colts.
- Texans have allowed an Avg. of 33 more Passing yards than the Colts.
- Rushing allowed for both teams is pretty dead even at 112.5 .
- Texans have allowed an avg. of only 8 more points than the Colts.
- But the Colts D has allowed 5% More 3rd Down Coversion than the Texans.

So... who ever the Winner is... either way Both teams have their work cut out for them. The Texans might have to work alil more harder than the Colts, but I still feel that the Texans will come out with a win.

Ceasar

Yeah, but the Colts lead in almost every category. You forgot the turnover ratio also which is going to be huge in this game. +7 colts, +2 Texans.

I hope the refs decide to give us a helping hand here and there. You know how the NFL likes to keep these things in check.

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throwing "only" before a big gap doesnt make it smaller

most of those are pretty big seperations

I know, really. Nice try.

Anyway, colts 31-20.