NEW ORLEANS -- Thoughts on the Texans’ loss to the Saints at the Superdome. What it means: The Texans reverted to their old ways, failing to put away an opponent when they were playing well enough to do just that. They gave the Saints life and watched an offense even better than theirs take advantage of the opportunity. They’ll say it was just one failure against one very good team at one very tough venue, but it’s hard not to take it as symbolic. At 2-1, Houston’s got the same record as Tennessee atop the AFC South.
Fast, fast, fast: The Texans nearly matched the Saints’ furious pace but ultimately could not keep up. They gave up the lead three times in the second half and could only take it back twice. A Matt Schaub interception helped turn the tide. He took a sack on third-and-15 at the very end as well.
If there is a silver lining: I think the Saints are going to win their second Super Bowl in three seasons. If they are one of the NFC’s best teams, ultimately there will be no shame in having lost to them at their building. But it’s still going to sting the Texans as one that got away.
Too much: Neil Rackers saw far too much action, booting four field goals. If the Texans were more effective with their scoring chances, they’d have put the game out of range.
Injury concern: He returned to action, but a second-half right leg injury to Mario Williams could be a concern going forward. He flexed the knee over and over on the sideline before he returned to action.
What’s next: The Texans host Pittsburgh at Reliant Stadium and get to see for themselves if the Steelers are aging. They’ll get a measuring stick on the Steelers tonight when they play the Colts.
The Steelers do not look spectacular tonight, though...
That said, the Cows basically were, well, the Cows. What else can you say? They always start the season with all kinds of hype, then usually by week 3-4 have a game like this. It will be interesting to see how they react THIS SEASON....can they get past their own inferiority complex??? Tune in next week.
That said, the Cows basically were, well, the Cows. What else can you say? They always start the season with all kinds of hype, then usually by week 3-4 have a game like this. It will be interesting to see how they react THIS SEASON....can they get past their own inferiority complex??? Tune in next week.
but they beat the Cowgirls their first game ever, and it is the only time the franchise has been above 500 ever
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/
WORST expansion franchise EVER - lol
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/
WORST expansion franchise EVER - lol
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