The upcoming Saints game, 9/25/2011

[Nconroe]

Definitely a challenging game, but we can beat them Saints.

We may have to even play some dime defense to cover all the receivers they send out at times. Just hope JJo's ankle is well by Sunday. Keep the pressure on Brees somehow with four or five in the box would be great.

Offense, if we can establish the run, have some long scoring drives, that should help quite a bit. Don't give up any turnovers. Avoid the bad penalties.

And hopefully special teams will give us some great field position again.

That's all. Sure, plenty of concerns as well, but staying positive.

[Arky]

I think the key matchup is going to be the Saints run game vs. the Texans run defense - this might decide the who wins and loses.

Got a feelin' the game could turn into a real barnburner: lots of big plays, big hits, special teams scores, etc. Just hoping the Texans join in on the fun....

[HPF Bob]

In Houston, I'd rate it a toss-up. In New Orleans, I think the Saints will win. Urgency to win is on their side after seeing the Falcons beat Philly on Monday night. We're 2-0 and probably feeling too good about ourselves.

[Nconroe]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

In Houston, I'd rate it a toss-up. In New Orleans, I think the Saints will win. Urgency to win is on their side after seeing the Falcons beat Philly on Monday night. We're 2-0 and probably feeling too good about ourselves.

another one of those can't be wrong, sit on the fence , no confidence,
non-positive type answers, but likely applies to most of us in someway till we see more consistency out of Texans over longer period of time.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

another one of those can't be wrong, sit on the fence , no confidence,
non-positive type answers, but likely applies to most of us in someway till we see more consistency out of Texans over longer period of time.

Bob and I are really the same person. I'm surprised you guys haven't figured that out by now.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by chuck

Bob and I are really the same person. I'm surprised you guys haven't figured that out by now.

I actually thought what Bob said was pretty clear. The Texans would have a chance at home, but Bob picks the Saints in New Orleans. Pretty reasonable.

Since I have no money riding on it I am saying Texans via run the ball and keep it away from Brees, with just enough red zone defense mixed in. 31-27 sounds about right.

But the only bet I'd make on this one is the over.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

another one of those can't be wrong, sit on the fence , no confidence,
non-positive type answers, but likely applies to most of us in someway till we see more consistency out of Texans over longer period of time.

Well, the Texans are not expected to win... the wiseguys think we'll lose by 4. It would be the perfect time for the Texans to step up and show everyone that this team is different from all those other Texan teams.

Will they do it? Who knows, but I think if they do lose, it will be very important to the fanbase how they lost. IMO, a last-one-with-the-ball loss would be more palatable than getting blown out.... If they fight hard, keep it close, limit the mistakes and don't shoot themselves in the foot but still lose, I wouldn't hold it against them - but that's just me. It's extremely tough to go 16-0.

The Saints team this weekend will play a lot different than the one they beat in preseason. I'm hoping the Texans take off the gloves and let her rip....