Official Texans vs. Packers Game Thread, 10/14/2012

[HPF Bob]

IIRC, the first time the Texans hosted a Sunday Night game (after the inaugural game against the Cowboys) was against the Packers and the game was won in the final seconds when Brett Favre set up a field goal. I hope history doesn't repeat.

Packers are banged up and coming off a nightmare second half against the Colts. Still, can't overlook them with their offense.

Incidentally, Dom Capers (remember him?) is the Packers' DC running his 3-4 and dialing up the blitzes.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

IIRC, the first time the Texans hosted a Sunday Night game (after the inaugural game against the Cowboys) was against the Packers and the game was won in the final seconds when Brett Favre set up a field goal. I hope history doesn't repeat.

Ya, I remember that. Seems like there was another Sunday nighter against the Seahawks where the Texans got demolished back when ESPN was doing the Sunday night games.... Texans lost like 41-7 or some such...

ESPN took over MNF from ABC and it doesn't seem to be quite as glamorous as it used to be. NBC took over Sunday Night Football from ESPN and it is now the premiere game of the week IMO. Kinda says something about ESPN doesn't it?

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6-0 sure has nice ring to it. We really need to enjoy this time as fans while it's happening. Atlanta, also 5-0, has been around since like '69 and they are doing this for the first time (i.e. staying undefeated this far into the season).

[HPF Bob]

I would be ready for a lot screens and swings to make up for a lack of a running game.

BTW, Tate and Jean are expected to play for Houston.

[Nconroe]

Maybe special teams will be a lot better overall and help in the field position battle.

[today]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

BTW, Tate and Jean are expected to play for Houston.

Sweet... I can't wait to see Jean make some plays on Sunday. Hopefully he's healthy enough to get his normal share of snaps.

[Arky]

A number of people are picking Green Bay in this game. A couple of the ESPN "experts" and Walter over at Walterfootball likes the Packers so much that it is his October Pick of the Month. But, I wouldn't read too much into it - Walt has been in a slump going on a couple of years, now...

On paper, IMO, the Texans have the better team plus we have "less key injuries" than they do so the Texans should win. This should be a good opportunity for Schaub to assert himself as belonging among the best. I expect Rodgers to come out firing and to throw a lot - I don't see more than 12-15 rushes from them the entire game. The DB's need to be on their toes moreso than what we saw in the Jets game. (looking back, that Jets game reminded me of how a good, fundamental boxer sometimes has trouble with an awkward, unorthodox opponent.)

[chuck]

Originally Posted by today

Sweet... I can't wait to see Jean make some plays on Sunday. Hopefully he's healthy enough to get his normal share of snaps.

If he's ready to go I've been thinking that this could be a huge boost to the offense.

[WMH]

From PFT:
Greg Jennings ruled out for Sunday’s trip to Houston
Posted by Darin Gantt on October 12, 2012, 1:46 PM EDT
AP
We mentioned earlier today that Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings wasn’t making positive noises when asked if he’d play this week.

Now we know why.

The Packers have officially ruled Jennings out for Sunday night’s game at Houston, according to Jason Wilde of ESPNMilwaukee.com.

Not having Jennings will make things that much more difficult for an offense that hasn’t been firing on all cylinders, and, you know, has to play the Texans.