Official Texans @ Ravens Game Thread, 10/16/2011

[Arky]

Just some random thoughts:

1. It's been said (and I agree) Foster doesn't look 100%. I dunno, maybe 90%? I thought Tate was hitting the hole with more authority today... (note: I don't think Tate got any more carries after his fumble... maybe one or two?) I sure am getting tired of typing "Foster for 2" in the gameday threads...

2. D Manning and GQ led the team with tackles with 11 and 7, respectively. JJo also had 7. What's the saying? When your safeties lead the team in tackles, you've got problems. So, let's look at the linebackers: Reed had 6 tackles and Cush had 5 and I thought both played well. Barwin had just 2 tackles but had some pressures and 3 QB hits. DeMeco had 4 tackles. Sharpton had 2 tackles.

3. Secondary play was worse when it counted the most. Not sure why KJ got the whole game - did Allen even play? Cause he didn't make the stat sheet...

4. They lost a game no one thought they could win. They were in it for the longest time but couldn't take the reins and bring it home. Absolutely, positively have to beat the Titans next week....