Official Texans @ Cowboys Game Thread, 10/5/2014

[Arky]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

The lack of sacks is actually a credit to Fitzpatrick. How often have we seen him get the throw off a half second before getting flattened or had to run for his life to pick up yardage or throw the ball away?

The Texans aren't like the Broncos where their QB's jersey is clean and neatly pressed after 60 minutes. Fitz is taking hits. But part of that is a difference in release (all on the QB) and a lack of open receivers (all on the receivers) so the line isn't totally to blame but it's not like the lack of sacks is because our OL has been some impenetrable wall.

BTW, nice hold by Brandon Brooks to erase that key run late in the game. Nice "man downfield" penalty on Brown during that bubble screen.

If it makes you feel any better, Teddy Johnson of 610 radio agrees with you. The Texans had 5 penalties yesterday, all on the offense. The defense had a big goose egg.

So, what was the bone of contention again? The Texan OL: not very good or good?

IMHO, the OL is not the #1 problem with the offense but the whole group can be very dysfunctional at times...