Official Texans @ Dolphins Game Thread, 12/27/2009

[Arky]

The 7-7 Texans have another one of those "big games" coming up this weekend against the Miami Dolphins. The Texans could make team history if they win and go 8-7 after 15 games for the first time ever. A win might keep alive microscopic playoff hopes and set up the season finale against New England with a chance at their first winning record at 9-7. A Texan win would also eliminate the Dolphins from the playoff picture.

The Miami Dolphins won't be in a good mood having lost last weekend in OT to the Titans in Tennessee. The Miami run game is #4 in the NFL so expect the Dolphins to run, run, run. The passing game is not so great at #23 but has come on in recent weeks with QB Chad Henne throwing for 300+ yards in 2 of the last 3 games (New England, Tennessee). Miami is 4-2 at home.

These are two very evenly rated teams and Miami gets the 3 pt nod for home field advantage.

Current odds (http://www.madduxsports.com/nfl-odds.php) have Miami favored by 3.

Announcers (http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/2009/16-CBS-E.html) = Ian Eagle, Rich Gannon

CBS @ noon CST. Set your DVR.

Worth noting: The NFLN game this week is on Friday, Christmas evening and features Vince the Prince and the Titans (sounds like the name of a rock band) against the San Diego Chargers.

[HPF Bob]

Vince the Prince and the Titans (sounds like the name of a rock band)...

Sounds like "Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs" who did Wooly Bully and Little Red Riding Hood back in the 1960s. :p

And, yes, the game is important because we need the Chargers to win in order to keep our playoff hopes alive. We have to finish second in the AFC South outright in order to claim a playoff berth. We'll lose any tiebreakers in the division.

[HPF Bob]

Reading the team report in USA Today Sports Weekly, it appears that Dolphin opponents are picking on rookie Vontae Davis the way some teams pick on Jacques Reeves when they play us - and for the same reason. Both have great speed and occasionally make spectacular plays but they just aren't great in coverage and are prone to giving up the BIG PLAY.

VY completed three passes of over 20 yards against the Fins last week so you'd hope Schaub could double that.

Duane Brown has to get healthy this week or we are stuck with Rashard Butler at LT against Jason Taylor.

[TheMatrix31]

Please, just win.

[edo783]

Duane Brown has to get healthy this week or we are stuck with Rashard Butler at LT against Jason Taylor.

Big ass problem.

[painekiller]

Big ass problem.

I not so sure. I think Butler has some stones and will hold his own. IMO he can start on many of the NFL teams at LT now. Let's see what he can do.

[Arky]

Sounds like "Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs" who did Wooly Bully and Little Red Riding Hood back in the 1960s. :p


Oh, yeah! If you went to a dance back in the late 60's, Wooly Bully was on the playlist. Ya know, actually, I was thinking of a group called Vince Vance and the Valiants - they were a retro greaser group kinda like ShaNaNa - that played Houston circa mid-70's.... :)

Anyway, back on topic, I am anxious to see how the Texan's improved run defense holds up against the Dolphins run game. I think Cushing is a key and I am hoping he is ready to go. Due to the way he plays, sounds like he's gonna be crossing the finish line of this season with a couple of flat tires....

[NBT]

I not so sure. I think Butler has some stones and will hold his own. IMO he can start on many of the NFL teams at LT now. Let's see what he can do.

I agree with that, now let's just hope we don't jinx him.

[Arky]

If you're in the Houston area and the Texans win this game, you may want to keep it on CBS after the game and root for the Eagles to beat the Broncos.....

[Arky]

Dolphins win the flip and defer - Texans to receive.

JJ brings the kickoff back to the 24.

Pass to AJ good for 13.

AJ catches the WR screen and turns it into 25. Flag on the play - offsides defense declined. Ball at the Dolphin 38.

Foster for about 4.

Foster for about 3 more. Brings up 3rd and 4.

Flip pass to C Brown only gets 1. Texans to go for the FG.

49 yard attempt is good!

Texans 3, Dolphins 0

[HPF Bob]

Chris Brown did a good job getting the ball back into FG range. Texans take the early lead but they squandered a good opportunity by running the ball twice and leaving a predictable third down situation.

[Arky]

Dolphins bring the kickoff back to the 24.

Pass to Best good for 6.

R Williams for about 5 and a 1st down.

R Williams TFL -4 by DeMeco.

Pass to Fasano good for 8. Brings up 3rd and 6.

Henne's pass good for the 1st down.

R Williams TFL -1 by DeMeco.

Short pass goes for 4. Brings up 3rd and 6.

Henne's 3rd down pass goes inc. Dolphins to punt on 4th down.

Punt goes into the endzone. Texans ball at the 20.

[HPF Bob]

Christmas Miracle Update: Mulroney fumbles on the Jacksonville 1 yd line. Jaguars take over.

Steelers intercept Flacco. Winds up with a Jeff Reed FG - PIT 3, BAL 0.

[Keith]

Ok, this is a decent start... need four quarters today, boys.

I liked seeing Dunta trying to rip that ball away from the receiver. Seemed like a possible replay sitch, but Kubiak kept the flag in his pocket.

DeMeco is on fire.

[Arky]

Schaub takes too long and is sacked -6.

Moats gets 16 on the screen and a 1st down.

Moats for 2.

Pass to Moats good for 14 and a 1st down.

Pass to JJ goes for good YAC. 35 yards - ball at the Miami 19.

C Brown stumbles for about 9.

C Brown gets maybe 1/2 yard... brings up 3rd and 1.

Foster comes up short on 3rd down. 4th and 1 - Texans to go for it.

Toss over the middle to AJ good for the TD!

Texans 10, Dolphins 0

2:05 left in the 1st quarter.

[Keith]

HELLZ YEAH

Angry Dre!

[HPF Bob]

Nice start, guys.

Miracle update: Pats stuff MJ-D on 4th and 1 , take over at Jax 35. Ravens now in the red zone.

Brady to Moss - TD - - NE 7, Jax 0
Ravens FG - Bal 3, Pit 3.

If these scores hold, we vault into second place in the AFC South.

[chuck]

Questionable play call on third down running east-west, beautiful play call on fourth down with a quick slant to the best receiver in the league. Beautifully led ball, perfect play call. I'd rather have seen that on third down, but I'll happily take in on fourth down. How about a TO here?

[Arky]

Ginn brings the kickoff back to the 20.

R Williams for 8.

R Williams for 1. Brings up 3rd and 1.

Henne's pass goes inc. Good pressure from A Smith. Dolphins to punt.

JJ brings the punt back to the Texan 20. Flag on the play. Two fouls. Illegal block and personal foul on Texans. PF is accepted = 15 yards.

[chuck]

What kind of game would it be without a brain dead special teams penalty? Two on the same idiot. I can't wait until next year when he's no longer a member of the team.

[Arky]

Ball at the Texans 5.

Moats for 2.

End of 1st quarter.

[HPF Bob]

Miracle update: Gerrard intercept and the Pats run it back to the Jax 27.

Steelers add another FG - Pit 6, Bal 3

[Arky]

On 2nd and 8, pass to Dreesen goes for a nice gain, 21 yards and a 1st down.

Pass over the middle slightly behind KW inc. KW should have had it.

Pass to Dreesen goes for 22. Ball in Dolphin territory at the 49. 1st down.

Foster for 5.

Pass to JJ - JJ puts the wiggle on and takes it to the house!

Texans 17, Dolphins 0

Still need 60 minutes, fellas......

[HPF Bob]

Brady TD Pass - NE 14, Jax 0.

Jacoby Jones doing what we've always wanted from him. Hou 17, Mia 0.

They're booing at Landshark Dolphin Pro Player Joe Robbie Stadium...

[chuck]

Anyone ever have Landshark beer? I have, unfortunately. I was in a bar in Orlando last March and they had a promotion with suggestively clad ladies wandering about offering small cups of the stuff. You like bananas? I do, sure. Do you like beer that tastes like bananas? Nope? Me neither.

[Arky]

Ginn brings the kickoff back to the 27.

Henne's pass is INT'ed by Cushing! Texans ball at the 27!

[HPF Bob]

Baby, I'm lovin' this! Cushing with the pick!

Steelers in the red zone, up by three.

[Arky]

Screen to Leach goes inc.

Moats breaks a tackle on the screen and gets 11.

Foster up the gut walks in! TD Texans.

Texans 24, Dolphins 0

[TheMatrix31]

This is beautiful. Why couldnt we play like this all the f'n time?

[HPF Bob]

Foster - Australian for Fishkill. Hou 24 Mia 0

Steelers punch it in - Pit 13 Bal 3.

[chuck]

I don't know who decided to draft Cushing over, say, Matthews, but whoever it was knew what the f*$# he was doing.

[TheMatrix31]

It's amazing though. All the USC LBs are whoopin' ass this year.

[Arky]

Ginn brings the kickoff back to the 25.

R Williams for 4. Flag on the play. Illegal use of hands on Dolphins - repeat 1st down. 1st and 20.

R Williams powers for about 9.

2nd down pass goes inc. Brings up 3rd and 11.

3rd down pass is dropped. Dolphins have to punt.

Punt is downed at the Texan 37.

[TheMatrix31]

Pittsburgh up 13-3, New England up 14-0,, Cincy-KC tied at 0.

[HPF Bob]

We've got the Dolphins exactly where we want them - forced to throw the ball with a rookie QB. Houston just needs to avoid major mistakes.

[Arky]

Pass to Dreesen goes for nice gain, 18 yards.

Moats gets about 7. Ball at the Dolphins 39.

Moats for 5. 1st down.

Pass to JJ is INT'ed inside the 5 but out of bounds. Call on the field is inc. Dolphins to challenge that the ball was INT'ed in bounds.

[Arky]

Ruling on the field is confirmed, inc. Dolphins charged a TO.

Brings up 2nd and 10.

Pass to AJ goes for 9. Brings up 3rd and 1.

Foster darts for about 5 and a 1st down. Ball at the Dolphin 16.

Moats for about 4.

Pass to KW goes for 9. 1st and goal at the 3.

Moats for no gain. 2nd and goal.

[HPF Bob]

Miracle update: Ravens score then recover a fumble and are driving again. Pit 13, Bal 10.

Patriots score again, NE 21, Jax 0.

[Arky]

Schaub scrambles for no gain. 3rd and goal.

Dolphins use a timeout because they've got 12 men on the field.

Pass to DA goes inc. Texans to go for the FG.

K Brown's 22 yard attempt is good.

Texans 27, Dolphins 0

[HPF Bob]

Disappointed that we didn't put it in the end zone with three chances but I've never seen the Texans more dominant - ever.

HOU 27, Mia 0.

[chuck]

OK, I'm feeling better now, more at ease. Those were two just unbelievably idiotic play calls. First and goal run sideways. Nice job. All 11 guys are on the LOS and you want to run sideways? Stupid. The a quarterback draw. Other than another halfback pass that is surely the most idiotic play you could call. Schaub is on pace to throw 400 yards today and you want to expose him to Joey Porter? Good luck in DC with Dan Snyder, Kyle, I'll really miss you.

[Arky]

Ginn brings the kickoff back to the 30.

Dolphins rush for 3.

Dump to R Williams picks up 6. Brings up 3rd and 1.

FB Polite? picks up 2 and the 1st down. 2:43 left in the half.

Henne's pass sails out of bounds. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Dump to R Williams goes high and inc. Brings up 3rd and 10.

Pass to Bess goes for 9. Brings up 4th and 1. Dolphins to go for it... Ball at midfield.

2 minute warning.

[HPF Bob]

NY Giants are going down hard which should wrap up the six playoff spots in the NFC - NO, Min, Ari, Phi, Dal, GB.

[Arky]

R Williams picks up about a 1/2 yard. Dolphins get a good spot. 1st down Dolphins.

Dump to R Williams picks up 10 and a 1st down.

Dump to Camarillo goes for 6. 1:28 left in the half. Ball at the Texan 33.

Dump to R Williams picks up 3. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Henne sneaks for the 1st down but Dolphins offsides. Makes it 3rd and 6.

Pass to the sideline gets the 1st down. Ball at the Texan 27.

Pass to the endzone goes inc. but offsides Barwin. Repeat 1st down. 1st and 5.

1st down pass goes inc. 42 seconds left in the half.

2nd down pass to Camarillo goes inc. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass to Hartline goes for the 1st down at the Texan 9. 31 seconds left in the half.

Timeout Texans.

[HPF Bob]

Patriots pouring it on - NE 28, Jax 0.

Steelers hold and takes over at their own 6 at the 2:00 warning - Pit 13, Bal 10.

[HPF Bob]

Miracle update: Ben to Holmes TD just before halftime - Pit 20, Bal 10.

BTW, the only team in the playoff chase where we have the tiebreaker is Pittsburgh. In terms of common opponents, we have the better record.

[Arky]

Henne chunks it out of the endzone. 2nd and goal from the 9 coming up.

2nd down pass goes inc. - broken up by Busing and GQ.

3rd down pass goes inc. 12 seconds left. Dolphins to go for the FG.

Timeout Texans.

27 yard attempt is good.

Texans 27, Dolphins 3

7 seconds left in the half.

[Arky]

Dolphins squib the kick - Texans recover at their 45.

Texans kneel it.

Halftime score:

Texans 27, Dolphins 3

[Arky]

Halftime stats:

Passing: Schaub 14/18, 247 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT

Rushing: Foster 6/37, Moats 6/21, C Brown 2/9

Receiving: JJ 2/79, Dreesen 3/61, AJ 4/57, Moats 3/41

Tackles: Ryans 6, Cushing/Pollard 3 each, Reeves/Okoye 2 each

Turnovers: Texans 0, Dolphins 1

3rd down conversions: Texans 1/4, Dolphins 4/9

Time of possession: Texans 18:09, Dolphins 11:51

[TheMatrix31]

I can't handle a meltdown.

Just finish them, please.

[Arky]

I can't handle a meltdown.

Just finish them, please.

Yep, hopefully they've learned something from all those other games - stay aggressive, pass a little more than run, etc..

[chuck]

I can't handle a meltdown.

Just finish them, please.

Yeah, if you think I think the Texans have this game wrapped up you are sadly mistaken.

[Arky]

Dolphins bring the kick back to the 21. Ginn fumbles but recovers.

Dump to Bess gets 3.

Henne's pass is grounded. Flag on the play. Ineligible man downfield on Dolphins. Brings up 2nd and 12.

Pass to Hilliard goes for about 18 and the 1st down.

R Williams for 1. Brings up 2nd and 9.

Dump pass is stopped by Dunta for 1 yard gain. Dunta shaken up. Looks like the wind was knocked out of him on the tackle. Injury timeout.

[Arky]

On 3rd and 8, Henne scrambles for the 1st down at midfield.

Pass to Camarillo goes for 8.

R Williams picks up about 11. 1st down.

Pass to Ginn good for 17. Ball at the Texan 15.

Pass to Hartline goes to the 3. 1st and goal Dolphins.

R Williams for 1. Williams shaken up. Injury timeout.

[TheMatrix31]

What a surprise---Dolphins come out blazin'

[Arky]

R Williams OK.

Pass to Hartline in the endzone goes inc. Brings up 3rd and goal at the 2.

Dolphins in wildcat: handoff to Hilliard gets the TD.

Texans 27, Dolphins 10

10:10 left in the 3rd quarter.

[HPF Bob]

Ravens score - Pit 20, Bal 17 (3rd). NE 28, Jax 7 (3rd) with NE in red zone.

Dolphins come back - Hou 27, Mia 10.

[TheMatrix31]

**sigh**

Here it comes.

[Arky]

JJ brings the kickoff back to the 19.

Pass to AJ good for 14.

Pass to KW good for 7.

Foster for 8. 1st down. Ball at the Dolphin 45.

Moats for 1.

Pass is tipped and INT'ed by the Dolphins. Return brings the ball to the Texan 33.

[TheMatrix31]

Great defensive possession!

[Arky]

Henne sacked by Pollard -7!

2nd down pass goes inc. Brings up 3rd and 17. 6:40 left in the 3rd quarter.

Dump to Hilliard goes for 4. On 4th and 13, Dolphins to go for the FG.

FG is no good.

Texans ball at their own 40.

Whew! ;)

[HPF Bob]

Ravens get a turnover, Cundiff kicks a FG - Pit 20, Bal 20 (3rd)

Dolphins miss long FG - still Hou 27, Mia 10 (3rd)

[Arky]

Correction: Texans ball at their 43.

Foster for 2.

Foster for 7. Brings up 3rd and 1.

Oooooh, bad spot...... Foster looks to be 1/2 yard short.

1st down by an inch!

Dolphins miss the easy INT.. Brings up 2nd and 10.

Dump to Moats TFL -2 but flag on the play. Illegal shift Texans - declined - makes it 3rd and 12.

Dump to C Brown has the pass knocked out. Dolphins recover, refs rule inc. no fumble, Sparano challenges.

[TheMatrix31]

Cut Chris Brown NOW. Like, during this commercial break. I'm so damn sick of this guy and costing this team.

[HPF Bob]

That should be a fumble. Texans just can't put two good halves together. Hopefully, the first half will be good enough.

[TheMatrix31]

Thats a screwjob.

[WMH]

Whew....

That is the last of we will see of C Brown today.

[Arky]

Pass is ruled inc. - can't be challenged..... Still Texans ball.

Texans have to punt.

Dolphins fair catch at their 10.

[Arky]

Henne's dump pass to Polite goes inc.

2nd down pass goes inc. Brings up 3rd and 10 at the Dolphins 11.

Pass to Hilliard gets 10 and the 1st down.

C'mon Defense!

Henne chunks it out of bounds. Flag on the play - holding on GQ. 5 yards, auto 1st down.

Pass to Hilliard good for 8. 2 minutes left in the 3rd quarter.

Hilliard for 3. 1st down.

Henne's pass is tipped inc.

Henne goes bombs away to Ginn compete for the TD but flag on the play. Tripping on Dolphins - bring it back.

[TheMatrix31]

What a terrrrrrrrrible penalty!

[Arky]

Makes it 2nd and 20.

Dump to Polite good for 7. Brings up 3rd and 13.

Pass to Hilliard good for 9. Brings up 4th and 4.

End of 3rd quarter.

[HPF Bob]

Third quarter was all Baltimore but the Ravens imploded with some penalties and were forced to punt. Still 20-20 in a game that is getting chippy.

[TheMatrix31]

Arian Foster--not too shabby.

[Arky]

Dolphins punt - JJ fair catches at the 10.

Foster for 6.

Foster for 6 more. 1st down.

Foster for 3.

Pass to KW good for 6. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Pass to DA goes inc. Texans have to punt.

Bess brings the punt back to the Dolphin 26.

12:01 left in the game.

[Arky]

Henne throws a wounded duck that goes complete for 35 yards.

Dump pass to Hilliard goes for 2.

Nice catch by Bess picks up 15 and a 1st down.

Pass gets 6. Ball at the Texan 17.

Draw to Hilliard gets a 1st down at the Texan 10.

[TheMatrix31]

Dunta's garbage.

[TheMatrix31]

So is Reeves.

[Arky]

Dump to Hilliard goes for the TD.

Texans 27, Dolphins 17

[TheMatrix31]

Draft a cornerback. Draft five.

[HPF Bob]

Geez, what happened to that team that dominated the first half?

New England does their part - NE 35, Jax 7 Final.

[Arky]

9:25 left in the game.

JJ brings the kickoff back to the 22.

Dump to Dreesen picks up 4. 2nd and 6 coming up.

[TheMatrix31]

Geez, what happened to that team that dominated the first half?

New England does their part - NE 35, Jax 7 Final.

Houston Texans football.

[Arky]

Moats for 1. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Big catch by DA gets about 9 and the 1st down.

Foster for 4.

Pass to JJ over the middle goes inc. Brings up 3rd and 6.

3rd down pass to AJ on the sideline goes inc. Texans have to punt.

Bess fair catches at the Dolphin 15. 6:19 left in the game.

Texans just can't make it easy....

[TheMatrix31]

Did you guys know that we can also get in with our two wins and two Cincy losses (regardless of what Denver and Baltimore do?)

[Arky]

Henne sacked by Cushing! -4 yards.

Dump to Hilliard goes for 9. Brings up 3rd and 5.

3rd down pass to Bess goes inc. Brings up 4th down. Dolphins to punt.

Watch the fake, fellas...

JJ hit a bunch won't go down = -2 on the return. Texans ball at their own 23.

[Arky]

Foster for 3. Timeout Dolphins.

Foster for 2. Brings up 3rd and 5. Another timeout Dolphins.

Schaub's pass too high on 3rd down. Texans have to punt.

Turk's punt rolls all the way to the Dolphin 22. 4:39 left in the game.

[HPF Bob]

Steelers drive and convert a FG - Pit 23, Bal 20 w/ 5:25 remaining in the 4th.

[Arky]

Sack by Zgonina/A Smith! - 8 yards.

Pass to Ginn good for 14. Brings up 3rd and 4.

Pass to Bess complete for 12. 1st down at the Dolphin 40.

Pass to Ginn good for 6.

Pass to Pasano dropped. 3rd and 3 coming up. 3:40 left in the game.

Timeout Dolphins - last timeout.

[Arky]

On 3rd and 3, pass is complete for the 1st down at the Texan 44.

Pass to Camarillo good for 18. 3:11 left in the game.

Pass to Hilliard good for 3.

Pass to R Williams good for 4. Brings up 3rd and 3.

3rd down pass goes inc. 4th and 3 coming up.

Dolphins to go for the FG.

38 yard FG is good.

Texans 27, Dolphins 20

2:30 left in the game.

[TheMatrix31]

Ravens stopped on 4th and 10.

[Arky]

Dolphins go for the onside kick...

KW gets the onside kick at the Texan 40.

Texans ball.

[Arky]

Foster for 6.

2 minute warning.

[HPF Bob]

Big Ben is picked off but Baltimore is flagged for contact. Steelers still have it with a three point lead under 2:00.

[HPF Bob]

Houston kneels...so do the Steelers!

The Christmas Miracle lives on!

[TheMatrix31]

Couldn't we have won ONE of those damn games we blew earlier?

[Arky]

Foster for about 1. Brings up 3rd and 3. 1:40 left in the game.

Foster for 6. 1st down!

Texans kneeling it out.

Final Score:

Texans 27, Dolphins 20.

1st half, awesome. 2nd half the opposite of awesome but it's a W.....

[WMH]

houston kneels...so do the steelers!

The christmas miracle lives on!

come on eagles!!!!!!!

[TheMatrix31]

I wish KC won so NE would have nothing to play for.

[Arky]

I wish KC won so NE would have nothing to play for.


Meh, we can take the Pats.... ;)

[TheMatrix31]

Hmm...I dont get why but it seems like Baltimore winning or losing next week doesnt matter. Seems like it solely relies on Denver losing?

[NBT]

Kubiak comes near to giving me apoplexy, but with the help of a couple of shots, I got through it. Yeah, a win is a win but do we have to do it the way we DO?

[HPF Bob]

Coming into this weekend, we were one game behind Baltimore and Denver with two games to play. We don't hold any of the tiebreakers so we have to rely on one or both of them losing in the final two weeks and for us to win our games.

Even if we get everything we want this weekend, we still need for either the Ravens or Broncos to lose next week while we beat the Patriots. But even if we don't make the playoffs, if we beat the Patriots we will have our first winning season, close with a four-game winning streak and have found some playmakers for next year. We have to figure out how to be more consistent but we've got the personnel to be a winner if we can shore up the o-line and the secondary (and find a good second running back because you need one in the NFL).

[Mike]

What a great first half of football. Frank Bush has really done a good job with this defense. The staff will need to figure out how to put 60 minutes of football together. Oh yeah, Brian Cushing should not only be ROY, he should be in the Probowl.

[nunusguy]

Congrats to the Texans for a really-big-win !
I definitely had my doubts that they could pull it off down in south FLA, but that outstanding first half gave them enough of a lead to hold off the charging 'Phins in the second half.
Monday morning, really the whole week is so much more enjoyable after a win on Sunday.
***
BTW - thoughts about rookie running back Arian Fosters performance yesterday ? He had virtually a 100-yard game with a 5 something yard-per-carry average.
Who does he remind you of if anybody ?
But I think it's just another example of Kubiaks "backs are a dime a dozen" philosophy and I doubt he uses more than a third-round pick in Aprils Draft on a back ?

[TheMatrix31]

Congrats to the Texans for a really-big-win !
I definitely had my doubts that they could pull it off down in south FLA, but that outstanding first half gave them enough of a lead to hold off the charging 'Phins in the second half.
Monday morning, really the whole week is so much more enjoyable after a win on Sunday.
***
BTW - thoughts about rookie running back Arian Fosters performance yesterday ? He had virtually a 100-yard game with a 5 something yard-per-carry average.
Who does he remind you of if anybody ?
But I think it's just another example of Kubiaks "backs are a dime a dozen" philosophy and I doubt he uses more than a third-round pick in Aprils Draft on a back ?

He looked absolutely solid! Loved it.

[Nconroe]

It was a nice win and definitely keeps our slim playoff hopes going.

We may indeed have a good running back in Arian Foster. Seems he knows how to run, catch , block, and can break big runs as well as tough yardage.

[NBT]

We need to play a full game at the same tempo as we did in the first half, if we are to beat NE.

[edo783]

We need to play a full game at the same tempo as we did in the first half, if we are to beat NE.

This is the truth. NE will NOT be sitting the starters. They will be playing for seeding level that they need.