Official Texans @ Raiders Game Thread, 9/14/2014

[barrett]

Is it possible that a team that just ended a 14 game, 11 month losing streak can already have a trap game?

[HPF Bob]

It's a shame we won't get to face Schaub since we should know how to step in front of his passes.

My goodness that's six hours of quality football right there - J'ville vs the Skins and Houston at Oakland. And if that doesn't work for you, there's Dallas at Tennessee. We're talking playoff preview here.

[Nconroe]

Originally Posted by barrett

Is it possible that a team that just ended a 14 game, 11 month losing streak can already have a trap game?

Not sure if its a trap game but with a little bad luck I'm sure we could loose.

If we win turnover and sack battle should keep it close.

I'm hoping to see a little improved consistency by our offense.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by barrett

Is it possible that a team that just ended a 14 game, 11 month losing streak can already have a trap game?

We could indeed be "flat" after that season opening effort @ home vs the Redskins and now without the motivation of the Texans facing former teammate/QB Schaub, it's possible. And another thing that's notable is that just the second game after that disastrous losing streak, surprisingly the Texans are favored on the road.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

We could indeed be "flat" after that season opening effort @ home vs the Redskins and now without the motivation of the Texans facing former teammate/QB Schaub, it's possible. And another thing that's notable is that just the second game after that disastrous losing streak, surprisingly the Texans are favored on the road.

I guess that's the concerning part for me. Teams that aren't that talented (Houston) cannot just show up expecting to be better. This team has to be desperate every week and that is very hard to maintain. Does the success of week 1 make them take the Raiders lightly? I have no idea. But the fact that it is possible just after the long losing streak is odd.

[HPF Bob]

Traditionally, the Texans have played the Raiders well, whether home or away. I can see them winning as long as they prevent big plays by the Raider offense. They need to make stops on third down.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Traditionally, the Texans have played the Raiders well, whether home or away. I can see them winning as long as they prevent big plays by the Raider offense. They need to make stops on third down.

I doubt they get any big plays. Carr's passes averaged like 4 yards downfield.

[HPF Bob]

One of my all-time favorite Raider video clips:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2msmYpNXic

Then there's this Dunta Robinson pick and watch the blindside block near the end. I think they threw a flag on it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9Nl5NRIQ6g

[chuck]

I thought I'd put this here, one of my favorite saws:

If you want to line up in conventional sets with your QB under center and try to run downhill against increasingly faster and stronger defensive fronts, then have at it. And don’t forget to turn in your access card to the building on your way towards retirement.

http://www.thesidelineview.com/columns/nfl/nfl-changing

[Nconroe]

It does seem the mobile QB is a current trend in our socalled copycat leage.

It was nice and slightly unexpected for Fitz to have some nice runs.

I guess a good OLine helps any style offense succeed.