[csu87]

Originally Posted by eluded

osweiler is going to lead the Texans to huge upset. Nobody expected him to play this well in the playoffs based on his regular season performance. Well that was all part of the secret plan. There won't be enough for the Texans in the next round as they will be destroyed by Pittsburgh.

Then it's just a question of whether Pittsburgh plays Seattle or Green Bay in the super bowl.

lol, you must have only saw the Texans won, and not watched the game or looked at any stats or anything.

Sure Osweiler was the better QB playing in that game, but thats not saying much...

[csu87]

Originally Posted by orteeze

I have to disagree on the Dallas defense. That has been a bigger surprise than Dak. We have one of the top run defense and our secondary doesn't give up big plays. In the past week we have what Gruden calls UFO's putting pressure on QB's.

I'm excited for this game.

They have benefited from some bad over/under throws and dropped balls all season. While they have some good stats on the year, they still arent a top defense.

We are in the bottom half in turnovers, #17 in defensive efficiency DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average), #15 in weighted efficiency(games down the stretch matter more vs games at the beginnning of the season) and are ranked 18th in pass D. Only thing we are in the top 10 in is Run D, and unfortunately, the Packers dont run the ball.

Its gonna be a shootout if anything, especially having Rodgers in a dome, and unless Dallas can get the ground game going to control the clock, our D is going to be tired in the 4th.

[TrevorM3]

wait did someone say texans will beat the patriots?


come on man...

[eluded]

osweiler will have his best game ever this weekend. He has been saving himself all season to finally have a good performance. There's a reason he got paid all that money.

[thebmwjunkiee]

Originally Posted by eluded

osweiler will have his best game ever this weekend. He has been saving himself all season to finally have a good performance. There's a reason he got paid all that money.

The Texans also benched him a few weeks ago after throwing his 16th interception of the season (against 15 TDs) so I'm not sure how excited they are about grossly overpaying him

I mean he's still young, probably only has 2 full seasons under his belt, and has showed brief moments of skill. But to call him a secret weapon, I'm not buying that. If somehow he has a legendary game and beats my pats, I'll gladly eat my words, and definitely lose a good chunk of money!

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

All I know is that an upset is brewing this weekend.

Doubt it's the Texans/pats though.

The remaining teams and the match ups are all competitive otherwise (strength vs strength on the other 3)

[Flying Ace]

Pats 63 Texans 3. Lock this in

[orteeze]

Originally Posted by csu87

They have benefited from some bad over/under throws and dropped balls all season. While they have some good stats on the year, they still arent a top defense.

We are in the bottom half in turnovers, #17 in defensive efficiency DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average), #15 in weighted efficiency(games down the stretch matter more vs games at the beginnning of the season) and are ranked 18th in pass D. Only thing we are in the top 10 in is Run D, and unfortunately, the Packers dont run the ball.

Its gonna be a shootout if anything, especially having Rodgers in a dome, and unless Dallas can get the ground game going to control the clock, our D is going to be tired in the 4th.

All of that, was far better than expected coming into the season. The defense was expected to be garbage with a bunch of no name practice squad stars.

Packers are banged up, we need to keep Rodgers contained and like you said, run the ball! We got this!!

[csu87]

Originally Posted by orteeze

All of that, was far better than expected coming into the season. The defense was expected to be garbage with a bunch of no name practice squad stars.

Packers are banged up, we need to keep Rodgers contained and like you said, run the ball! We got this!!

yeah definitely better than i thought they would be, but not good enough to make me not worry about them vs GB.

Getting Claiborne back will help (cant believe i am saying that) and if irving can continue on this streak hes on, we could do just enough to pull it out.

I think Nelson being out helps the packers more than hurts vs us too. The other wrs have speed and that has been an issue for our D in the past.

[csu87]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Pats 63 Texans 3. Lock this in

they only playing 1 half? Are the Texans getting spotted 3 points?

[lakefront]

Originally Posted by csu87

yeah definitely better than i thought they would be, but not good enough to make me not worry about them vs GB.

Getting Claiborne back will help (cant believe i am saying that) and if irving can continue on this streak hes on, we could do just enough to pull it out.

I think Nelson being out helps the packers more than hurts vs us too. The other wrs have speed and that has been an issue for our D in the past.

Losing Nelson is a huge blow to GB. May or may not be the deep threat he used to be but Rodgers favorite target and most dependable WR. He's been huge these last 2 months or so. And more importantly, now to run their spread offense they have to pull someone off the bench that would not otherwise even be playing.

[TXSTYLE]

2 X-Factors for Dallas this weekend: Dak and Sean Lee

[TrevorM3]

Im not even going to be able to see the seahawks game fackkkkkkkkkkkk omgggggggg

[DieGrüneHölle]

Originally Posted by Mr.SugarSkulls

All I know is that an upset is brewing this weekend.

Doubt it's the Texans/pats though.

The remaining teams and the match ups are all competitive otherwise (strength vs strength on the other 3)

Yup Sea/Atl and GB/Dal both only 4 point spreads. Both games could go either way. Pit/KC is only a 1 point spread.

[TXSTYLE]

I'll just leave this here...

[TrevorM3]

Cowboys HF will pay big dividends for them instead of having to run the ball at shitty lambeau field

[shockin330i]

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by shockin330i

I am not surprised by this minor accident tho. That area by the STAR is busy as fok weekday mornings! I'm surprised they don't wait until @ 10am for players to arrive for practices.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

Im not even going to be able to see the seahawks game fackkkkkkkkkkkk omgggggggg

Why is that bro?

[TrevorM3]

dads birthday, gonna be with him all day......................


oh well, i love you seattle, go get em! i'll be able to watch sundays games.. at least.

[larryn]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I'll just leave this here...

Love Teddy Bruschi... classy as they come.

[StatenEye]

Originally Posted by Blipit_

Yup Sea/Atl and GB/Dal both only 4 point spreads. Both games could go either way. Pit/KC is only a 1 point spread.

Steelers will have a tough time playing at Arrowhead with that noise and weather, which evens this match-up. Bell is such a weapon, he can take the pressure off Ben with check downs and screens but the big plays may not be there. I think i'll have to pick the Chiefs here since their D and the fans of Arrowhead are a formidable combo. As expected with good teams, both did well in the division, so both play well when the fans are counting on the team for a win in the big games. We should be in for a battle. I hate the Steelers and like the Chiefs so ill be rooting for KC.

The Packers passing attack will be helped by the dome but the loss of Nelson is a blow which evens up this match-up. Rodgers pocket presence right now makes him unplayable. I can't see Arod putting up low points against the Cowboys pass D, which could render the 'Boys run game irrelevant if they go down early. Cowboys will have to turn to the pass early if Arod continues his current form. This will be close but the Packers have impressed me more in big games this year 5 and 1 in the division vs the Cowboys with a playoff worst 3 and 3 in their division games. I have to pick the Packers here but wouldn't bet on them. I hate the Packers with a passion and I'm indifferent with the Cowboys, so I'm hoping for the Packers to lose.

Seahawks have the tools to slow Ryan down. Pass rush and run stopping will shorten routes and make, an apparently healthy, Jones playable. Russel Wilson is a winner and will find a way to score if the defense can hold Ryan in check. Seahawks have a play-making defense that can change games and Ryan is susceptible to throwing into coverage. Seahawks inconsistency can be seen against their rivals this year the Cardinals so the evidence for mental breakdown is there. I have no preference in who wins this game but I think the Hawks will win and play the Packers for the NFC.

Patriots have Brady and Bill. Good luck NFL but i think Brady wins his 10th ring or whatever hes on now.