Weeks 16 & 17 scheduling for 2016, playoffs

[HPF Bob]

The time zone thingy hasn't rattled the Raiders this year. They've won some big road games in distant lands but they travel much better in a Carr.

[popanot]

Well, they might underdogs after this...

The Houston Chronicle's John McClain expects the Texans to start Brock Osweiler in their Wild Card game against the Raiders.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport agreed it would be "virtually impossible" for Tom Savage to start after suffering a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Titans. Regardless of the identity of their Week 18 signal caller, the Texans are very likely to play run-first football in the Wild Card Round. They are tentatively expected to get back Lamar Miller from his ankle injury versus Oakland.

Yay, Brock!! Crap!!!

[Arky]

It's official: Bill O'Brien: Brock Osweiler to start against Raiders

If Savage gets cleared, he's the backup. If Savage doesn't clear, Weeden is the backup. Kinda weird Oz has remained healthy all year - not so much as a hangnail..... Kinda wish he's do more scrambling - it's one thing a crappy QB can do to help his team....

[WMH]

Originally Posted by Arky

It's official: Bill O'Brien: Brock Osweiler to start against Raiders

If Savage gets cleared, he's the backup. If Savage doesn't clear, Weeden is the backup. Kinda weird Oz has remained healthy all year - not so much as a hangnail..... Kinda wish he's do more scrambling - it's one thing a crappy QB can do to help his team....

Not really sure what options he had, other than go straight to Weeden. Savage is not available right now, and he does not have the experience to be able to sit out of practice all week and take the reigns on Saturday. I would expect a run heavy, protect the football type of game plan. IE - Its going to be a fast game, and likely quite boring to watch. Luckily, its on Saturday so we have Sunday to recover from the hangover.......

IF we are able to get thru this game, next weeks game vs. the Pats (likely), will have a story behind who the QB is, IMO.