2-2 and the next month.

[Nconroe]

Originally Posted by painekiller

I think most had us 3-1 right now, well at least I did. So 2-2 is disappointing but not a bottomless pit. The Next 5 games define this team- @Cards, @Bengals, 49ers, @Bills, . @Colts. Those five games will tell if the team for real, or it's still pretending.

What does this team need for a winning october

I agree , had them going 3-1, but then the Jets game totally shook my confidence in the team, so became satisfied with the 2-2.

Over these next 5 games I had them going 3-2, so, for now I'll stick with that, due to hope the defense has turned a corner. All being close games and tough with 4 of 5 on the road.

I'd agree with winning the turnover battle likely a key to winning any and all of these games. Would like to see Slayton stop the fumbleitis and get some 100 yard running games, together rb's got over 100 last game, but took a lot of carries to do it. If we can grind out the first downs, good things will happen.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

I agree , had them going 3-1, but then the Jets game totally shook my confidence in the team, so became satisfied with the 2-2.

No kidding. I still think the way the team played in that game was unforgivable because while the Jets may be a pretty descent team, this was the season opener that was played here in Reliant and Kubiak had months and months to prepare. Then the Jags loss - if we were/are to be a serious playoff contender, you've got to atleast get a split in those first 2 home games to leave yourself with a 3-1 record at this point.

[Arky]

Well, they could go 5-0 over the next 5 games. Then again, they could go 0-5. Who knows? Chances are good they won't do either so the truth will probably turn out to be something in between. Like Berman says, "That's why they play the games."

What I do expect as a fan is continued improvement. The defense just may have found themselves a little bit of an identity against the Raiders. This last defensive lineup may be the core lineup to go forward with. When Jacques Reeves is ready, he'll get added into the mix.... The offense needs to not be so hot and cold (inconsistent) and to not get so bummed out when they have a turnover or blow a chance in the redzone.

I think they have the potential to beat anybody in the league - whether they do it or not is another story. There may be only one playoff team from the AFC South and that would be (of course) the division winner. If the Texans want the playoffs, they have to beat the Colts. Twice would be nice. The road to the playoffs goes through Indianapolis.....