After possibly one of the most un-impressive wins I have ever seen over the Dolphins, the Texans go on the road to take on the Jaguars. The first of the only two true rivalry games the Texans have each year. The Texans couldn't get any rushing offense going at all against the Dolphins, the defense was terrible, but luckily we had Kris Brown who was Mr. Hyde this week and hit 5 FGs. I know many people are happy at Kris' kicks, but truthfully if your team has to kick 5 field goals in one game, you have problems.
Here is the NFL Network condensed version of the game.: http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80308be9
This week, the Texans get some of their wounded teammates back. Ahman Green is probable as well as Jacoby Jones. Ahman will give us the running threat that we have been sorely lacking since he went out with the injury to his knee. Jacoby will give us a return threat as well as give us another quality receiver to go along side Andre Davis and co. The running game getting on track will be the biggest influence on the game. The play action will now make safeties bite and leave the CBs one on one with recievers. The offense will be able to open back up and stop being so predictable.
Jags are 3-1, one loss better than the Texans. They let go of their long-time QB, Byron Leftwich at the beginning of the season. David Garrard has stepped up and done a great job of becoming the starter. In his limited play last season I thought Garrard was a viable alternative to Leftwich. For the basic reason that Garrard valued the ball and wouldn't throw it up for grabs like Leftwich had a habit of doing at times. Also Garrard is very mobile so he can run for yards if nothing his happening with his receivers. But the Jags attack has been about the rush, not the pass. They have controlled the clock with a bruising run game, highlighted by Mauric Jones-Drew. Going into the season, it appeared that the Texans run defense would be a strength, but the past two weeks the team has given up big rushing days to Warrick Dunn and Ronnie Brown. Those are 2 quality backs, but if you want to be know as a good defensive team, you need to stop the run.
I see the Texans getting out of the Florida with a win, 21-13. I think that with Ahman back, the team will play with renewed vigor and detemination.
Here is what the NFL thinks of the matchup: http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d8032d345
Here is the NFL Network condensed version of the game.: http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80308be9
This week, the Texans get some of their wounded teammates back. Ahman Green is probable as well as Jacoby Jones. Ahman will give us the running threat that we have been sorely lacking since he went out with the injury to his knee. Jacoby will give us a return threat as well as give us another quality receiver to go along side Andre Davis and co. The running game getting on track will be the biggest influence on the game. The play action will now make safeties bite and leave the CBs one on one with recievers. The offense will be able to open back up and stop being so predictable.
Jags are 3-1, one loss better than the Texans. They let go of their long-time QB, Byron Leftwich at the beginning of the season. David Garrard has stepped up and done a great job of becoming the starter. In his limited play last season I thought Garrard was a viable alternative to Leftwich. For the basic reason that Garrard valued the ball and wouldn't throw it up for grabs like Leftwich had a habit of doing at times. Also Garrard is very mobile so he can run for yards if nothing his happening with his receivers. But the Jags attack has been about the rush, not the pass. They have controlled the clock with a bruising run game, highlighted by Mauric Jones-Drew. Going into the season, it appeared that the Texans run defense would be a strength, but the past two weeks the team has given up big rushing days to Warrick Dunn and Ronnie Brown. Those are 2 quality backs, but if you want to be know as a good defensive team, you need to stop the run.
I see the Texans getting out of the Florida with a win, 21-13. I think that with Ahman back, the team will play with renewed vigor and detemination.
Here is what the NFL thinks of the matchup: http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d8032d345
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