Official Texans vs. Falcons Game Thread, 10/6/2019

[HPF Bob]

If trends continue, the Texans will exit the day with sole possession of the AFC South lead.

[HPF Bob]

Watson 426 yd, 5 TDs. Best game of his career.

In Pittsburgh, Bloods and Crips are going to overtime.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

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In Pittsburgh, Bloods and Crips are going to overtime.

I'm on Pitt +3½ in my money contest.....

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by Arky

I'm on Pitt +3½ in my money contest.....

You win! But Pittsburgh loses, 26-23. Who else but Ravens-Steelers can have two players knocked out cold but no flags, no targeting, no ejections, etc? The emergency cart *broke down* trying to go get Mason Rudolph off the field. Trainers removed his facemask trying to revive him and then had teammates help him stagger off the field like a drunk. Pitt ended with a QB who wasn't even in training camp when the season began and still almost pulled off a win.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

You win! But Pittsburgh loses, 26-23. Who else but Ravens-Steelers can have two players knocked out cold but no flags, no targeting, no ejections, etc? The emergency cart *broke down* trying to go get Mason Rudolph off the field. Trainers removed his facemask trying to revive him and then had teammates help him stagger off the field like a drunk. Pitt ended with a QB who wasn't even in training camp when the season began and still almost pulled off a win.

Eheh. Yep, old school football with those two. They always seem to play close - a ton of games over the last few years decided by 3 pts or less. That's why I took the +3½...

I was on Carolina -3½ in my best bet. Minshew and the Panther defense were giving me consecutive heart attacks in the final seconds of that game....

I was on the Titans -3. Unfortunately, they fell to the mighty Bills....

How about those Raiders?

[Arky]

What a great weekend for the city of Houston. The Astros go to Tampa Bay up 2-0 in a best of 5 series and the Texans with a convincing win at home over a team they were supposed to beat. Someone pinch me, I'm dreamin'.....

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Goes without saying Watson was outstanding today. For the most part, he had good protection, set his feet and threw accurately. Hyde ran well - not that great of an average but a punishing runner who can wear a defense out. He's gonna bust one someday soon. Hyde, Johnson and Watson combined were 4.9 yds/carry - quite acceptable. Best game of the year so far by the Texan offense.

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Early line has the Chiefs as 7½ to 8½ pt favorites over the Texans next week. Indy vs KC tonight should be good TV....

[Arky]

Originally Posted by Arky

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Early line has the Chiefs as 7½ to 8½ pt favorites over the Texans next week. Indy vs KC tonight should be good TV....

This has already dropped a few points to Chiefs by 5 to 6 after the Chiefs loss to the Colts last night. The Chiefs looked human and similar to the Falcons - lots of passing with not a whole lot of defense or run game. Would it be possible for the Chiefs to lose two home games in a row?

[HPF Bob]

Lots of surprising results. My picks this year have been awful. I think I am 1-4 on Thursday nights. The problem with being a bad team this year is that there are too many teams even worse.

After Miami, the Jets, Washington, Cincinnati... you can be awful and still wind up with a first-round pick no higher than 6 or 7.

Wow. Vyncint Smith and Kareem Jackson having big games today.

[painekiller]

OK my call for the ouster of Bill, was answered by his best offensive performance of the year. The game plan included quick routes and quick throws . Until now, I didn't know those were in his playbook. He has been getting D4 killed with his play calling.

So show me a trend and continue taking what the defense is giving you, and keep winning.

And I am aware that a lot of the holding of the ball has been on D4 himself. But BOB is calling the plays, and he is the boss, make the kid save himself.

I predict that I will be calling for BOB job again. I have a short memory on good games and a long memory on bad games.