Official Texans vs. Bengals Wild Card Game Thread, 1/5/2013

[Nconroe]

So game is announced at 430 , eastern time, Saturday.

Hope team gets its act together after a couple disappointing outings.

12-4 is good but ...

[TheMatrix31]

Well, it's a new season.

I hate the path we now have more than anything else.

If we win against Cincinnati, we have to go to New England. That game would be an ass-beating.

[popanot]

Playing Denver would be an ass beating too. Hell, the way these guys are wimpering out, Cinci might be an ass beating.

[TheMatrix31]

I think we would have a much better shot against Denver than New England.

[Arky]

Putting this in here because it is playoff related.....

From Walterfootball.com:

Record Versus Playoff Teams:
To determine which teams are overrated and underrated this postseason, let's look at how they've fared against other playoff teams in 2012 (first record is straight up; second is against the spread):


AFC Playoff Teams:
1. Denver - 2-3 (2-3 ATS)
2. New England - 3-3 (4-2 ATS)
3. Houston - 3-4 (3-4 ATS)
4. Baltimore - 2-4 (1-5 ATS)
5. Indianapolis - 3-2 (3-2 ATS)
6. Cincinnati - 2-2 (2-2 ATS)


NFC Playoff Teams:
1. Atlanta - 2-0 (2-0 ATS)
2. San Francisco - 3-2 (2-3 ATS)
3. Green Bay - 2-4 (2-4 ATS)
4. Washington - 2-2 (2-2 ATS)
5. Seattle - 4-1 (5-0 ATS)
6. Minnesota- 3-4 (3-4 ATS)

A couple of things.....The slippery Falcons ended up only playing two playoff teams during the regular season . Texans and Vikings had to play a whopping 7 playoff teams.... Seattle was the betting champ..... Texans went 9-0 against non-playoff teams....

[WMH]

Lost Sharpton again. Signed Mister Alexander to take his spot and I would bet he is active this week.
Definitely need depth for next year.

[WMH]

Sounds as if the Law Firm is iffy for this game. Strained hammy prior to last weeks game. Has been pretty serviceable for them, and would sting a bit if he can't go.

I'm OK with that.

Edit: Whelp, scratch that. He's back at practice today.

[WMH]

Amazingly, as of 2:30 this afternoon, over 6,000 playoff tickets are available via StubHub, with a low price of $86.00 for some singles.

For a playoff game.......

Is the Houston fanbase spoiled amongst our riches of a single playoff appearance in our brief history that they want to bail on Act II?

Would think some are pissed, some are opportunistic, and some are brokers, but geez.... 6,000+?

Being 1 of 12 with a seat at the big boys table doesn't account for much these days.

Since I can't seem to get into work mode, I looked up the others as well:
Seattle @ Wash has 9,800 tix available
Indy @ Bmore has 5,100 tix available
MN @ GB has 3,800 tix available.

[TheMatrix31]

Originally Posted by WMH

Amazingly, as of 2:30 this afternoon, over 6,000 playoff tickets are available via StubHub, with a low price of $86.00 for some singles.

For a playoff game.......

Is the Houston fanbase spoiled amongst our riches of a single playoff appearance in our brief history that they want to bail on Act II?

Would think some are pissed, some are opportunistic, and some are brokers, but geez.... 6,000+?

Being 1 of 12 with a seat at the big boys table doesn't account for much these days.

Since I can't seem to get into work mode, I looked up the others as well:
Seattle @ Wash has 9,800 tix available
Indy @ Bmore has 5,100 tix available
MN @ GB has 3,800 tix available.

Been saying for a little bit that it seems like Texans fans are incredibly spoiled for no reason. Look at how they've treated Schaub in recent weeks, as if we have a QB situation as bad as Arizona's or something. Ridiculous.

[Arky]

TV = NBC (channel 2 local), Saturday 3:30 pm CST

Announcers = Tom Hammond, Mike Mayock, sideline - Alex Flanagan

The line = Texans by 4.5

Texans are 0-0, not 12-4. Time for some win or go home.....

Saturday evening game of Vikes vs. Packers should be a good'un, too...

[nunusguy]

Third weekend in a row the Texans are favored ? What could that mean if anything, third time charm or a jinx ?
I'm wondering if the Chuckster has peered into his crystal-ball for the outcome of this game, or maybe that's something that works best for him post-game ? Hopefully he won't be too reticent with his forecast ? Personally I don't have a clue or a feel what the Texans are gonna do Saturday, but I'm bracing myself for the worst.

[WMH]

Less than 24 hours later, 3100 tix remain. Pretty interesting stuff. Folks making a quick buck I suppose. According to the main site, face value tix thru ticketmaster sold out in 15 minutes.

[HPF Bob]

I'm guessing most fans thought that the Texans wouldn't be playing this weekend and made other plans. Selling an event one week's notice isn't as easy as it sounds. Even if fans had anticipated this, they wouldn't have known whether to set aside Saturday or Sunday, afternoon or evening until Dec. 30th.

And, yes, Houston fans have always been fickle. They've had their hearts crushed a few times before.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

They've had their hearts crushed a few times before.

A few times? Are you kidding me? Try over and over for 50+ years I have been getting my heart crushed by Houston sports teams.

[cadams]

Apparently today is the 20 year anniversary of the collapse in buffalo

[WMH]

From PFT:
Crocker doubtful, Green-Ellis probable for Saturday

Chris Crocker missed practice all week and he’s been listed as doubtful for the Wild Card game against the Texans thanks to a quadriceps injury. That likely means Nate Clements or Taylor Mays will move into the starting lineup as Crocker sits out the playoff rematch with the Texans.

[WMH]

OUCH.....

Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) tweeted:
The #Texans have placed ILB Tim Dobbins on the Reserve/Injured list with an ankle injury

Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) tweeted:
The #Texans have signed rookie ILB Cameron Collins from the practice squad to the active roster

Nice to see these 2 should be a go.
Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) tweeted:
#Texans listed guard Antoine Caldwell as doubtful for tomorrow's game. All others probable including Alan Ball and Brooks Reed.

[Nconroe]

I don't know what to say, but being in playoffs is great.

Go Texans!!

[WMH]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

I don't know what to say, but being in playoffs is great.

Go Texans!!

I'm glad you agree. Geez. I feel like I'm one of the few that's pumped about it. 20 other teams/cities would love to be in our spot right now.

I hope we can bitch about a 12-4 season and a playoff berth every year.

Leggo!

[Arky]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

I don't know what to say, but being in playoffs is great.

Go Texans!!

Yep!

"Can't wait!"

/Bart Scott