NFL and Houston Texans Superthread: Are we ready for some football?

3. Zeke the Magnificent? Any RB with an O line like that will be putting up them numbers. Demarco? Originally Posted by Fishpie

Gotta agree with ya on that one...

Kinda like Emmitt when they won 3 out of 4 SB's. They had the best line in the league then.

Imagine Barry Sanders behind that line and Emmitt in Detroit...Emmitt wouldn't be the all time leading rusher that's for sure

He led that team to the TD against a Steeler team at home, to that last minute TD and he looked like a seasoned vet in doing so! Originally Posted by Solemate62

Shit, a good High School QB could've done that, my Steelers have absolutely NO defense this year, NONE...we SUCK on that side of the ball!

In fact, I knew we were still going to lose when I saw how much time was left (42 secs) with 3 timeouts

Gotta agree with ya on that one...

Kinda like Emmitt when they won 3 out of 4 SB's. They had the best line in the league then.

Imagine Barry Sanders behind that line and Emmitt in Detroit...Emmitt wouldn't be the all time leading rusher that's for sure




Shit, a good High School QB could've done that, my Steelers have absolutely NO defense this year, NONE...we SUCK on that side of the ball!

In fact, I knew we were still going to lose when I saw how much time was left (42 secs) with 3 timeouts Originally Posted by DickEmDown

Still, give the rook credit and yeah the fuckboys likely would have won on FG anyway!

Still, give the rook credit and yeah the fuckboys likely would have won on FG anyway! Originally Posted by Solemate62

True...both are good players, far from great though, being great takes consistency.

If I had a ROY vote I'd choose Dak over Zeke though

1. They have the easiest schedule in the league. They haven't played anyone solid nor will they until the play offs. Originally Posted by Fishpie

So just whom do you think is solid this year?

Texans ranking as of today:

Passing Yards
32nd

Rushing Yards
5th

Total Yards Per Game
30th

If I had a ROY vote I'd choose Dak over Zeke though Originally Posted by DickEmDown

The NFL Rookie of the Year honor could possibly go to one of the players (while) the league's MVP award is bestowed to the other....it could happen. Some, on the other hand, are touting the Cowboys' entire O-line as this year's MVP (which, of course, is somewhat tongue-in-cheek...it'll never happen).

On another note, sorry your vaunted Steel Curtain looks more like Tin Foil this year, DED. I'd have never thought to live long enuff to see 30 points not stand up for the home team at Heinz Stadium. Still....it's such a crap division; y'all may still win it by default :/ ....once in the playoffs, anything can happen. Hell, the Texans might even win a game for that matter (not).....

Well with the Patriots losing at home against the Seahawks(good game) the Cowboys have the best record in the NFL at 8-1. I think their toughest opponent will be the Giants. And they have to go to the Meadowlands to play them this time.

So just whom do you think is solid this year?

Texans ranking as of today:

Passing Yards
32nd

Rushing Yards
5th

Total Yards Per Game
30th Originally Posted by oilfieldscum

Not sure why you posted those stats but outside the Cowboys and Oakland the league is pretty leveled out. So many factors to list but it is what it is. If anything I can see an upset this weekend with Baltimore. Other than that, I'm sure Garrett will rest the starters for the final two games if everything for the play offs is locked up for them. This is one of those bullshit .500 seasons where every team is questionable for the play offs, you got a couple teams that are outshining the rest, and a couple teams you question why they are even still playing this deep into the season.

The NFL Rookie of the Year honor could possibly go to one of the players (while) the league's MVP award is bestowed to the other....it could happen. Some, on the other hand, are touting the Cowboys' entire O-line as this year's MVP (which, of course, is somewhat tongue-in-cheek...it'll never happen). Originally Posted by Chateau Becot

I'm on board with one of them winning the RoY. It'll probably be Overall RoY and Offensive RoY. If that happens I know CN wouldn't be able to contain themselves from creaming their pants.

I heard Mexican N.F.L. fans may boo when our National Anthem is played in Mexico City when the Texans play on Monday night in response to our newly elected president? What do you all think about that?

Nothing new. Why is this shit even news?

I heard Mexican N.F.L. fans may boo when our National Anthem is played in Mexico City when the Texans play on Monday night in response to our newly elected president? What do you all think about that? Originally Posted by nu2

But is it ok if pro atheletes in the US kneel in protest when the National Anthem is played? If that's acceptable then surely Mexicans have the same right to protest, IMO!

If anything I can see an upset this weekend with Baltimore (@ Dallas). Other than that, I'm sure Garrett will rest the starters for the final two games if everything for the play offs is locked up for them. Originally Posted by Fishpie

Yes, totally agree, Fish! The Ravens D has played well this season & certainly is good enough to take the Cowboys (8-1) down this Sunday (***see numbers below). Coming off a very emotional, back-and-forth game with Pittsburgh last week...its possible Dallas comes in a little flat this week.

Problem with that, four days later (after what promises to be a very physical game) Washington (5-3-1) rolls into town.....goes without saying, divisional games are always a grind and usually come down to who makes a play or two in the fourth quarter.

The Giants (6-3)on the other hand have a cake walk the next two weeks (Chicago...then Cleveland). If Dallas slips up (for whatever reasons), they could easily find themselves tied for the divisional lead this time next week.And in a dogfight till the end of the season.

***Notes
Baltimore: #1 in total defense (281 ypg)
#1 vs the run (71 ypg)
The Ravens DT duo of Williams (340 lbs) and Pierce (339 lbs) are a load and a half. This tandem anchors a defense that is giving up only 3.3 ypc (rushing)....and 2.5 ypc when both are on the field together. The Dallas O-line has their biggest challenge of the year this weekend.

On the flipside, Baltimore's running game is one of the worst (28th) in the NFL....and Dallas is ranked 3rd (rushing defense).

Simply put, both quarterbacks, Flacco and Prescott, are going to need to make plays if either of their respective teams are to prevail.

Key injuries aside to either team, I see Dallas winning a squeaker, 20-16.

Carr must feel great, defeating the team that, in effect, determined he was not good enough to be their QB!

Texans got robbed all night long...

Refs butt fucked the Texans good. Carr was way better than Brock. Brick should have had three interceptions. And it appears the Texans have no long pass game, everything to tight ends. Working so far until a team takes that away

Brock is really just a game manager. 5.6 yards per pass..I think Savage could do better on the long passes.