Official Texans @ Jets Game Thread, 11/21/2010

[Arky]

The dysfunctional Texans take to the road this weekend to take on the New York Football Jets. The lucky and good Jets are currently 7-2 and boast a #11 Offense and a #5 Defense (both total yards). The Texans are #5 in offense and (thanks to the Redskins giving up nearly 600 yards last night to Vick's Eagles) #31 in Defense. The Texans really, really need a "W".

TV = CBS (Channel 11 local), 12 noon Sunday

Announcers = Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf

Interesting stuff at the link above: Just about all of America gets the late CBS game of Indy vs. New England (Nantz/Simms). Fox gives Houston the late New Orleans game instead of the early Dallas game - rare occurence.

Opening line = Jets by 6.5
Current line = Jets by 7 to 7.5

Stats from walterfootball.com:

* Gary Kubiak is 9-1 against the spread in his second consecutive road game.
* Texans are 28-14 against the spread after two or more consecutive losses.
* 58% of the money on the Texans so far.

Set your DVR's.

[Fonz the Boss]

Jets 31
Texans 17

[Nconroe]

Well, in their last four games, Jets are 3-1, loosing to Greenbay9-0, and narrow wins over Denver24-20, Detroit23-20 overtime, and Cleveland26-20 in overtime.

Houston is averaging 373 yds/game on offense to Jets 362.

But, on defense, Texans are giving up an average of 410 yds/game compared to much less 307 yds given up per game by Jets. That is like 57 yds/game more than they gave up last year, so really on a defensive slide right now. wish we had such a problem.

Apparently best to attack Jets defense in middle of field with TE's since their CB's are pretty good, but LB's a little slow relatively speaking. And, they have to blitz to get a pass rush this year so that opens some plays maybe to Arian. But they are tough against the run.

On offense, Jets are a running team mostly averaging 150.7 yds/game, so we shall see, maybe they will be overconfident.

Texans offense needs to start out quickly, no turnovers, and control the clock, which it can do.

Defense, Texans, I think try to play eight in the box to control the run early , pressure Sanchez on passes, and make sure every receiver is covered tight.

So, based on that I'll wishfully pick Texans in the upset, not betting on it, 27-24, leading throughout the game.

[HPF Bob]

The Texans have never beaten the Jets and they've never won a game in New Jersey. I don't see that changing this week. We were completely dominated by the Jets in week one last year. The Texans could stay up with New York if the breaks come their way (like Sanchez breaks a leg or something) but, I just don't see this game being competitive on paper.

[TheMatrix31]

Jets are the most overrated team in the league, barely squeaking wins against Denver, Detroit, and Cleveland. Yeah, they're good, but they're not world beaters.

The Texans want blood. From Game 1 last year, to the Jets sneaking in over us because the Colts and Bengals laid down, to blowing games the last two weeks.

Wouldn't be surprised at ALL to win this game.

Texans - 23
Jets - 17

[WMH]

Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

Jets are the most overrated team in the league, barely squeaking wins against Denver, Detroit, and Cleveland. Yeah, they're good, but they're not world beaters.

The Texans want blood. From Game 1 last year, to the Jets sneaking in over us because the Colts and Bengals laid down, to blowing games the last two weeks.

Wouldn't be surprised at ALL to win this game.

Texans - 23
Jets - 17

While I agree with you, do you really think we can hold anyone to 17 points? I've pretty much come to the conclusion that the first one to 30 is going to win the balance of our games 95% of the time (had to leave myself 1 exception for the 29 pt W/L).

We score 30 or more, we will win more than we will lose.