So what?

[Nconroe]

I agree the defense seems to have become the strength of our team. With the bye, perhaps a few injuries such as Marios shoulder and Cushings ankle will get a little better.

On offense, somehow Schaub has got to quit throwing those easy picks he seems to have a problem with this year. Maybe they can find something on film to help their running game. And perhaps the middle of OL can heal up some of their wounds.

I think it is a lot more funny watching this team than any of the previous 7 years. And they always have a chance to win. Team is good enough to play with any team now, just need that consistency. I think the team is still +1 in turnovers, which is way different from previous years where we were way - on turnovers.

I don't know what happened this last game with guys lining up offsides and committing late hit penalties, these were not what our team usually does.

I think we'll go 10-6 and that will likely get us into the playoffs, but I'd be quite satisfied with 10-6 anyways.

[TheMatrix31]

We're 7th right now, behind the Chargers who are 5-3. We are 5-4

This is their remaining schedule.

Eagles
@ Broncos
Chiefs
@ Browns
@ Cowboys
Bengals
@ Titans
Redskins

Can they go 4-4? I think they can lose to the Eagles, Broncos, Cowboys, and Bengals but really, those four are games that can easily go SD's way.

We HAVE to beat the teams we can. Beating Indy this past week would have been huge. We could have ****************in' been 6-3 going into the bye. Damn. Can we beat Indy at home?

[NBT]

We can, but no more stupid inexcusable turnovers!!!

[Fonz the Boss]

Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

We could have ****************in' been 6-3 going into the bye. Damn. Can we beat Indy at home?

I think the better question would be... Can we beat the Titans at home? They look like they have their swagger back and they will be looking forward for the Monday Night spotlight. I have a really bad feeling about that game.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Fonz the Boss

I think the better question would be... Can we beat the Titans at home? They look like they have their swagger back and they will be looking forward for the Monday Night spotlight. I have a really bad feeling about that game.

Our season depends on that one game. We loose that game and IMO kiss the playoff's goodbye. Plus we have to beat VY badly at our house. I am so tired of the VY cronies coming out of the woodwork. Slap their mouths shut.

[TheMatrix31]

Just get it done.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Our season depends on that one game. We loose that game and IMO kiss the playoff's goodbye. Plus we have to beat VY badly at our house. I am so tired of the VY cronies coming out of the woodwork. Slap their mouths shut.

Actually of the next 3 games all against division oponents, the last one vs the Jags is the most important because of tie-breaker considerations.
I still think we are unlikely to make the playoffs because of the way we performed (or failed to perform) in those September home-games. The teams and their records competing for the wild-card slots are just too closely bunched for us to get in unless we really come out of our bye-week playing full-tilt and also have some luck.
Honestly we've been relatively fortunate on the injury front - didn't lose OD until after the first half and Schaub and AJ have been healthy all year. And the defense has not had serious injuries. But I hope I'm wrong, I hope we get into the post-season as much as anybody does.

[Nconroe]

8 more days till our next game on Monday night with the Titans. Should be a good one. I think we'll win, mainly gotta stop their RB, Chris Johnson, we seem to be doing good at stopping pretty good RB's last several games. And have OL protect Schaub which should be able to do good enough, maturing every game.

I think Texans have shown they can play with any team now on offense and defense, and could beat any team.

But, Texans need to get and maintain that consistency, maturity, limit the turnovers, keep their concentration, and then they can win plenty. Those are teachable things so perhaps we will be pretty good now and real good in December.

[NBT]

The Titans will not be pusovers now that VY has finally turned the corner. He and Chris Johnson now present a dual running threat that teams have not adjusted to yet. AND VY looks a little better with his passing. So we had better be ready to do battle, because the Tacks will be out for blood.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by painekiller

I am so tired of the VY cronies coming out of the woodwork. Slap their mouths shut.

AMEN to that. I can't even listen to the local radio right now because of these types, and it's Monday! For some strange reason his followers fail to realize that the guy that is "winning" right now is the exact same guy that Jeff Fisher, one of the most respected coaches in the league, hasn't wanted to play since they drafted him (which he didn't want to). The guy is a phenomenal ATHLETE, but he is no NFL QB.

The Titans have won the last 3 because of C Johnson and a Defense that remembered that they have some talent. I think it is going to be a good game, a hard fought game, but unless we self destruct (which as we all know can, and has happened), then they SHOULD not be able to hang with us. We need to get out early, if that is possible, and throw up some numbers to make them throw the ball. If we are able to make the Titans one-dimensional and force them to throw the rock, then Lord VY will come back down to Earth, probably have another panic attack and wander aimlessly thru the woods, shirtless, with a bottle of tequila and a bunch of other dudes.......

[NBT]

For what it's worth PK, I emphatically agree. We have to push VY's nose into the grass to show this is our town, not his anymore.

[painekiller]

VY come's in here and looks like Jim Kelly.

The normally reliable Kris Brown misses 2 FG attempts. That is 1 out of his last 4.

Our team was out coached again.

IMO this teams playoff hopes is done, the AFC is to strong to think 9-7 can make the playoffs.

5-5 again. I am so tired of this.