Official Texans vs. Giants Game Thread, 10/10/2010

Arky · #1 10-05-2010, 06:51 PM

The 3-1 Texans will take on the 2-2 New York Giants this weekend at Reliant. If the Texans want to see 4-1, they will need to fight off the Giants and their very aggressive defense which looked awesome on the recent Sunday night game vs. Chicago - so the Texans O-line will have their work cut out. The Texans are presently 1-1 against the NFC East this year and it will be another opportunity for Coach Gary Kubiak to take his career W/L record over .500 for the first time (currently 34-34).

TV = FOX (Channel 26 local), 12 pm CST

Announcers = Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, Tony Siragusa

Opening line = Texans by 3.5
Current line = Texans by 2.5 to 3

Set your DVR's....

barrett · #2 10-05-2010, 08:53 PM

The Giants D looked awesome against the Bears but terrible against the Colts. The major difference in those games was that the Colts ran the ball all night and the Bears threw it every down. The Giants have an upfield Defensive line, so it is crucial we run the ball at them. If we can run it I don't think we'll have much trouble.

Plus the Giants offense has not looked great. So here's to a healthy dose of Foster and a number of screens to all the backs (and OD) to take advantage of their DL.

HPF Bob · #3 10-06-2010, 12:21 AM

I agree that getting the RBs going early and using misdirections, screens and draws to slow down the rush is critical. We can't have Schaub chucking and ducking all day and expect to win.

Getting Cushing back will, I hope, make us better in pass defense. Last week's group of Ryans, Diles and Adibi just seemed too light to go against the physical Raiders. The Giants are another team that would just as soon run through you than pass over you.

dalemurphy · #4 10-06-2010, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by HPF Bob

I agree that getting the RBs going early and using misdirections, screens and draws to slow down the rush is critical. We can't have Schaub chucking and ducking all day and expect to win.

Getting Cushing back will, I hope, make us better in pass defense. Last week's group of Ryans, Diles and Adibi just seemed too light to go against the physical Raiders. The Giants are another team that would just as soon run through you than pass over you.

Diles had his worst game as a pro, IMO. I'm not sure why.

This week, though, Bradshaw has an injured ankle/foot and may have trouble playing. Every play Brandon Jacob is in the game, we are one play close to a win! So, that situation bears watching.

TheMatrix31 · #5 10-06-2010, 03:48 AM

Wish we had Duane for this game, but screw it. Don't let them get a pass rush going. Pick spots to throw, run the ball, wouldn't mind using Slaton in the screen game. Let's do it.

painekiller · #6 10-06-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

Wish we had Duane for this game, but screw it. Don't let them get a pass rush going. Pick spots to throw, run the ball, wouldn't mind using Slaton in the screen game. Let's do it.

Butler is about the same as Brown in pass pro, IMO. He is a little less in the run blocking. Not a big drop off with him in the game. Wish we could figure a way to get Butler Brown and Winston on the field together after the suspension is over.

nunusguy · #7 10-06-2010, 10:30 AM

Our rushing offense will be a key this weekend, so lets hope and pray that Foster dosen't miss any meetings.
LT sub Butler seemed to play a pretty descent game in Oakland, hope he keeps it up. On the subject of the Oline, guess the Texans are still platooning/rotating Brisiel & Caldwell @ RG ? Isn't this pretty unusual at this point of the season and is it possibly counter-productive to not settle on one guy and go with him as the unquestioned first-stringer ?