Official Texans @ Titans Game Thread, 10/26/2014

[HPF Bob]

We may be 4-4 and we may be second in our division (a game behind the Colts) but we have the fifth-worst record in the conference.

Tennessee (2-6), Jacksonville (1-7), NY Jets (1-7) and Oakland (0-7) are the only sub-.500 teams in the AFC.

By contrast 9 teams in the NFC are sub-.500.

So, yes, we have Tennessee once and the Jaguars twice but among the rest of the opponents, Cleveland might be the only other opponent where we could be considered a favorite and that might be a stretch.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

We may be 4-4 and we may be second in our division (a game behind the Colts) but we have the fifth-worst record in the conference.

Tennessee (2-6), Jacksonville (1-7), NY Jets (1-7) and Oakland (0-7) are the only sub-.500 teams in the AFC.

By contrast 9 teams in the NFC are sub-.500.

So, yes, we have Tennessee once and the Jaguars twice but among the rest of the opponents, Cleveland might be the only other opponent where we could be considered a favorite and that might be a stretch.

I agree with all of that. I just think we play in the worst division in football and the two teams below us are jokes.

Or look at it this way, if I set the over/under on 6.5 based on your prediction, what would you bet?

[barrett]

Originally Posted by WMH

Based on what?
The only teams with a losing records outside of our division is Washington and Oakland.

IMO, that's hardly a easy schedule.

The NYG also have a losing record. The combined record of our 2014 schedule is 55-65-1. But even with that, I have to admit you are right. The competence of Cleveland and Buffalo, combined with Pittsburgh's huge win yesterday tells me this schedule has turned out to be harder than I thought.

[chuck]

If the Texans could eliminate the bone crushingly stupid things they do sometimes there's not a team on the schedule that they can't or even shouldn't beat. They don't play either of the two teams that the Texans effectively can't beat, the Broncos or the Patriots. I haven't seen a single game that I thought the Texans had no chance to win and doubt that I will. Although you can go ahead and use ink when you write in the game in Indy as a loss.

[Nconroe]

The nice thing is we have remaining 5 home games and three away games.

Philly, Bengals and Ravens are good teams we play at NRG stadium .

Colts and Cleveland away.

If we play with few turnovers and few penalties, like yesterday, could be we maybe win atleast four or five more games. Probably that exceeds my expectations when the year started.

It is a tough choice of trying to win vs see your possible future QB?

And Foster is great again, keep him several more years at this pace.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by barrett

The NYG also have a losing record. The combined record of our 2014 schedule is 55-65-1. But even with that, I have to admit you are right. The competence of Cleveland and Buffalo, combined with Pittsburgh's huge win yesterday tells me this schedule has turned out to be harder than I thought.

Yep, forgot about the GMen. Looking at the schedule before the first whistle blew had me somewhat optimistic about a false showing, IE beating up on the scrap heap for a 8-8/9-7 record. Now that they're actually playing, its definitely turned in to a more competitive schedule than is typically placed on the last place team. The parity of the NFL is real, and certainly makes it more entertaining.

If the Texans could eliminate the bone crushingly stupid things they do sometimes there's not a team on the schedule that they can't or even shouldn't beat. They don't play either of the two teams that the Texans effectively can't beat, the Broncos or the Patriots. I haven't seen a single game that I thought the Texans had no chance to win and doubt that I will. Although you can go ahead and use ink when you write in the game in Indy as a loss.

Wow, a semi postive thought from Chuck that I actually agree with. Definitely need to bookmark this page.

[popanot]

Anyone else notice the first play that Clowney was in for Lewan went right for his knees? Lewan knew exactly what he was going to do and didn't even think twice about ducking and diving for the knee. Clowney made a nice move to avoid getting taken out and Lewan later hurt his knee. Like they say, karma's a bitch.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by WMH

Yep, forgot about the GMen. Looking at the schedule before the first whistle blew had me somewhat optimistic about a false showing, IE beating up on the scrap heap for a 8-8/9-7 record. Now that they're actually playing, its definitely turned in to a more competitive schedule than is typically placed on the last place team. The parity of the NFL is real, and certainly makes it more entertaining.



Wow, a semi postive thought from Chuck that I actually agree with. Definitely need to bookmark this page.

I know man, relatively speaking this is like the Chuckster going absolutely pollyanna on the Texans - hey I'm gonna start shopping for playoff tickets
@ NRG.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by WMH

Based on what?
The only teams with a losing records outside of our division is Washington and Oakland.

IMO, that's hardly a easy schedule.

I know I came around to your thinking that our schedule was harder than it first looked, but our remaining schedule is the 3rd easiest in the NFL.

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/nf...n-the-numbers/

[Nconroe]

just looking at schedule seems maybe to contradict that we have 3rd easiest schedule for remaining seven games.

sometimes win-loss or point differential can give misleading results. how did he decide we had easiest, based on last year?

we play 4 teams with a winning record and 3 with a loosing record

4 winning teams now are @ 11/16Cleveland, 11/23Cincinnatti, @12/14Colts, 12/21Ravens

3 teams with loosing records are @12/7Jaguars, 11/30Titans, and 12/28Jaguars.

So Mallet will face Cleveland, Cincinnatti, Titans , and Jaguars, two away games and two home games. A fair schedule.

Last three games are Colts, Ravens, and Jaguars, one away and two home, also a fair schedule.