Official Texans @ Dolphins Game Thread, 12/27/2009

Arky · #1 12-23-2009, 05:46 AM

The 7-7 Texans have another one of those "big games" coming up this weekend against the Miami Dolphins. The Texans could make team history if they win and go 8-7 after 15 games for the first time ever. A win might keep alive microscopic playoff hopes and set up the season finale against New England with a chance at their first winning record at 9-7. A Texan win would also eliminate the Dolphins from the playoff picture.

The Miami Dolphins won't be in a good mood having lost last weekend in OT to the Titans in Tennessee. The Miami run game is #4 in the NFL so expect the Dolphins to run, run, run. The passing game is not so great at #23 but has come on in recent weeks with QB Chad Henne throwing for 300+ yards in 2 of the last 3 games (New England, Tennessee). Miami is 4-2 at home.

These are two very evenly rated teams and Miami gets the 3 pt nod for home field advantage.

Current odds have Miami favored by 3.

Announcers = Ian Eagle, Rich Gannon

CBS @ noon CST. Set your DVR.

Worth noting: The NFLN game this week is on Friday, Christmas evening and features Vince the Prince and the Titans (sounds like the name of a rock band) against the San Diego Chargers.

HPF Bob · #2 12-23-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Arky

Vince the Prince and the Titans (sounds like the name of a rock band)...

Sounds like "Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs" who did Wooly Bully and Little Red Riding Hood back in the 1960s.

And, yes, the game is important because we need the Chargers to win in order to keep our playoff hopes alive. We have to finish second in the AFC South outright in order to claim a playoff berth. We'll lose any tiebreakers in the division.

HPF Bob · #3 12-23-2009, 05:58 PM

Reading the team report in USA Today Sports Weekly, it appears that Dolphin opponents are picking on rookie Vontae Davis the way some teams pick on Jacques Reeves when they play us - and for the same reason. Both have great speed and occasionally make spectacular plays but they just aren't great in coverage and are prone to giving up the BIG PLAY.

VY completed three passes of over 20 yards against the Fins last week so you'd hope Schaub could double that.

Duane Brown has to get healthy this week or we are stuck with Rashard Butler at LT against Jason Taylor.

TheMatrix31 · #4 12-23-2009, 06:49 PM

Please, just win.

edo783 · #5 12-23-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Duane Brown has to get healthy this week or we are stuck with Rashard Butler at LT against Jason Taylor.

Big ass problem.

painekiller · #6 12-23-2009, 11:55 PM

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Big ass problem.

I not so sure. I think Butler has some stones and will hold his own. IMO he can start on many of the NFL teams at LT now. Let's see what he can do.

NBT · #7 12-24-2009, 02:55 PM

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I not so sure. I think Butler has some stones and will hold his own. IMO he can start on many of the NFL teams at LT now. Let's see what he can do.

I agree with that, now let's just hope we don't jinx him.

Arky · #8 12-24-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Sounds like "Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs" who did Wooly Bully and Little Red Riding Hood back in the 1960s.

Oh, yeah! If you went to a dance back in the late 60's, Wooly Bully was on the playlist. Ya know, actually, I was thinking of a group called Vince Vance and the Valiants - they were a retro greaser group kinda like ShaNaNa - that played Houston circa mid-70's....

Anyway, back on topic, I am anxious to see how the Texan's improved run defense holds up against the Dolphins run game. I think Cushing is a key and I am hoping he is ready to go. Due to the way he plays, sounds like he's gonna be crossing the finish line of this season with a couple of flat tires....