Official Texans @ Bengals Game Thread, 10/18/2009

Roy P · #1 10-18-2009, 10:51 AM

Inactives: DT Shaun Cody, FS Nick Ferguson, TE Anthony Hill, CB Antwaun Molden, DT DelJuan Robinson.

I sure hope we can play some defense against the Bengals.

Roy P · #2 10-18-2009, 11:15 AM

The Bengals have been doing a good job of taking away their opponent's #1 WR. Leon Hall and Jonathan Joseph have done a great job, and perhaps Andre Johnson will not be as dominant as we are used to seeing.

I think the key player today is going to be Owen Daniels. If he can expose Rey Malauga's lack of coverage skills in the middle of the field, it may make our running game more successful.

On the other side of the ball, our LB's have to be smart about when to attack. Benson's reputation is going to make them respect the run, but they can't get so concerned that they overrun the play or bite on Play-Action leaving the Secondary exposed.

I think we are going to lose today, but hopefully we get a squeeky win

Arky · #3 10-18-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Roy P

On the other side of the ball, our LB's have to be smart about when to attack. Benson's reputation is going to make them respect the run, but they can't get so concerned that they overrun the play or bite on Play-Action leaving the Secondary exposed.

Yep, this is very important. The Texan linebackers need to meet Benson at the LOS and keep him there.

My other key to the game is turnovers. The Texans absolutely have to win the turnover battle if they hope to win. Zero turnovers by the Texans would be nice (but unlikely)...

WMH · #4 10-18-2009, 11:29 AM

Is Ferguson a healthy scratch? Has Pollard rendered this guy useless?

The way Pollard has played the run the past two games, he could be a key component in keeping Benson's production respectable.

Arky · #5 10-18-2009, 12:04 PM

Gametime!

Bengals win the flip and bring the kickoff back to their 32.

Benson for 3.

Benson for 5. 3rd and 2.

Pitchout to Benson gets about 6 and the 1st down.

Benson for 3. Ball at the Bengal 48.

Screen to Coles goes for 14 yards. 10 yard holding on Bengals LT. Ball back at the Bengal 45.

Arky · #6 10-18-2009, 12:08 PM

Pass to Ocho for 7. 3rd and 3.

Deep pass goes inc. so Bengals to punt.

JJ fair catches at the Texan 12.

Roy P · #7 10-18-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy P

I think the key player today is going to be Owen Daniels. If he can expose Rey Malauga's lack of coverage skills in the middle of the field, it may make our running game more successful.

I'm liking the game plan today. I might stop talking about finding our next head coach. Maybe I should just focus on getting a new defensive coordinator.

NBT · #8 10-18-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy P

The Bengals have been doing a good job of taking away their opponent's #1 WR. Leon Hall and Jonathan Joseph have done a great job, and perhaps Andre Johnson will not be as dominant as we are used to seeing.

I think the key player today is going to be Owen Daniels. If he can expose Rey Malauga's lack of coverage skills in the middle of the field, it may make our running game more successful.

On the other side of the ball, our LB's have to be smart about when to attack. Benson's reputation is going to make them respect the run, but they can't get so concerned that they overrun the play or bite on Play-Action leaving the Secondary exposed.

I think we are going to lose today, but hopefully we get a squeeky win

Wrong! No cupie doll today!

The defense played better, and my guy Cushing made an int to put the game away in the 4th quarter. A.J. was tremendous.

Big Texas · #9 10-18-2009, 03:53 PM

Maybe the Bengals are good, maybe their not. But we came into this game, expected to get blown out and we won in great fashion. We did what no one expected us to do. The Bengals were a team expected to be on the rise as a top contender; similar to the Broncos.

So credit, to the Texans for beating the odds. Hopefully Kubiak has seen a couple things:

We can win through the air

Passing can set up the run

Slaton was not in a sophomore slump, he was just being used incorrectly

If our defense stays focused they can be competitive.

Pollard has earned the starting safety position; passing team or not

Consistency is now the key!!!

Keith · #10 10-18-2009, 05:41 PM

http://www.inthebullseye.com/archive/2009/20091018.html

The Bengals may not prove to be a great team, but they were 4-1 and playing at home, brimming with confidence of having come from behind in three of their wins.

I think they may have been caught taking the Texans for granted a little bit, but this was a well-earned road win for sure against what ought to be a team fighting (against the Texans?? please?) for a wild card position.

A terrific win, an important win, but the Texans need to follow it up with a win next week to keep the momentum moving in the right direction.

Nconroe · #11 10-18-2009, 09:52 PM

Yes, that was a nice team win on offense and defense, perhaps what we were hoping to see in all the games. If we can play this consistently well, or even improve, we should continue to do well. Cincy was supposed to be a physical team, the kind that has historically given Texans trouble, and we dished it out and played just as physical, very nice to see. OL got out on the blocks on runs and held their own pretty well on pass plays. DL stopped the run and secondary prevented the big passes pretty well. And Cushing, what a bunch of big plays.