Official Texans vs. Bengals Game Thread, 12/24/2016

[barrett]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

It's gonna be interesting to see how O'Brien prepares for and handles the game with the Titans ?
Stepping up to the #3 seed would be desirable but so would resting starters
for the playoff game the following week in NRG.
I'd like to see Savage get some more game reps in Nashville but not behind our reserve OLine. Jez he go beat up enough behind the starters yesterday.
I hope O'Brien & Smith make the OLine their absolute top priority in the upcoming Draft.

The decision probably gets made for him today. If Pittsburgh wins, we rest up next week. If Baltimore wins, we play for #3.

With as bad as we've played, there is a fair chance we end up with the #3 seed and a home game against the Matt Moore led Dolphins in the wildcard round, with a game against the Matt McGloin led Raiders looming. It reminds me of when Rex Ryan and the Jets lucked their way into the AFC championship game and it convinced the NYJ ownership he was a good coach and guaranteed the decade of mediocrity to follow. I hope we don't stumble into an accidental playoff run that confirms O'Brien and Smith for the next 5+ years.