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

[barrett]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Wish we could figure a way to get Butler Brown and Winston on the field together after the suspension is over.

So you're saying that Butler is one of our 5 best Olineman ?
On todays game, I expect to see both AJ & Mario on the field but dunno how effective each will be ? At this point they are probably 2 of our 3 MVPs, so their health is a big issue.

[HPF Bob]

Notice there were no running plays the first drive.

[nunusguy]

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 ?

[NBT]

The Giants will put up a fierce passrush on D and come out with a quick pass 3 step drop ala Dallas on offense, until we prove we can overcome that gameplan. Our answer should be a big dose of Foster running the ball. Hopefully our WRs and TEs will be more healthy for this game so we can become multidimensional.

[Nconroe]

Heard a report that AJ practiced full speed today and JJ won't practice full speed till Friday. About what I expected to hear.

As long as we don't commit stupid turnovers and penalties on offense, I guess we will do well against Giants, but likely be a close game again.

And maybe we get some big plays on special teams, that would be good to see.

Go Texans!