Win Streak Of 3

[march4superbowl]

''One game at a time'', This weekend's focus is centered on the Texans. A team that has a tremendous arial attack, something the Ravens defensively may or may not be ready for due to injuries to key players in the secondary. The Ravens are on a roll now and the Offense is looking better and better with the development of a fairly young group led by Rookie Qb Joe Flacco. My question is will the Ravens come out and have a EASY WIN, or will this be a nail bitter to the end? How will they match up?

I think the Texans will come out strong and test our secondary but we wont give up any real big plays. After the first half the receivers will be tired of getting hit by our defense and start dropping passes forcing the qb to take more time in the pocket to pick up long yardage and feel the pressure. This will force some bad decisions and a three int day for the Ravens.
On the other side I look for the Ravens to keep the chains moving, control TOP and put enough points up to get the W.

[H8R]

Short answer, YES. More extended answer, if we get our running game going strong it's OVER
(long time ,consuming drives).

[VA_Fan]

I can think of 3 words that will lead to a win this weekend. They are pressure, pressure and pressure. We need to keep their QB scared outta his mind so he doesn't have the chance to throw it.

[neepo13]

[quote name='H8R' post='85710' date='Nov 7 2008, 03:11 PM']Short answer, YES. More extended answer, if we get our running game going strong it's OVER
(long time ,consuming drives).[/quote]

Mean nothing if it only takes the opposing team one play to score. Which the Texans can do with their special teams unit and their pass offense.

[FerrariFan87]

If we don't get complacent, yes.

[H8R]

[quote name='neepo13' post='85764' date='Nov 7 2008, 04:41 PM']Mean nothing if it only takes the opposing team one play to score. Which the Texans can do with their special teams unit and their pass offense.[/quote]


As good as Johnson is, he will not beat us by himself. If the QB is PRESSURED, he wont be able to make the deep strikes! I hope i'm right!

[Ravensfan23]

I actually think this game will not be close. I feel it will be must like the Browns games, expect we will take advantage of the opportunities we are given. That Browns game shouldn't have been close but it was because we had some mental lapses.

I think we will be able to run the ball on Houston but not early. They will load up to stop us up front and Flacco will have to find his weapons in the field. I have said before, this is one of those games that if u truely wanna be a playoff team u have to win. Houston is not a bad team and i think this game will go a long why in proving where we are as a team. IMO it will be easy to get up for the last half of our schedule, but you have to be able to beat the teams that u are expected to beat and i think we should beat them.

This game won't be easy but if our Ravens are progressing the way we all feel like they are, this should be at least a 2 TD win.

[H8R]

^ Agreed, the offense is clicking and the D- is getting back a Veteran in Rolle!

[ajtexans]

A few thoughts from a Texans fan:

1) I would kill to have your defense
2) The key for the Texans this week is the same as last week against the Vikes - if the QB has time to get the ball out, the Texans will rack up passing yards.
3) Rosenfels gets the ball out quicker than Schaub
4) Rosenfels, like Schaub is prone to stupid mistakes
5) Andre Johnson isn't the only weapon we have ... you will come to know Owen Daniels, Kevin Walter, and David Anderson quite well if you decide to double up on AJ. Rosenfels will convert 3rd and 8's with quick tosses to sliding receivers that will make you go mad.
6) The Texans defense sux and beyond Mario there is no pass rush
7) Diles' injury hurts but Kevin Bentley will fill in ok
8) Jacoby Jones is a very good return man but can put it on the ground
9) The Texans have killed themselves with turnovers this year and it's cost them at least two games - Indy, and Minn for sure....

I wrote a fun article about some of Bart's comments toward Slaton. Comment if you like, but keep it clean.
[url="http://www.examiner.com/x-778-Houston-Texans-Examiner"]http://www.examiner.com/x-778-Houston-Texans-Examiner[/url]

Much respect and I'm hoping for a good game with no injuries. The Texans play well at home but this will be a tough test for them.

[Ravnet]

This is a trap game. Houston is very good at home, we won't have tape on their quarterback and we're due for a loss. I don't think we'll lose, but it won't be easy and this will more than likely be the high point of our season.

[kash96ravenstotalfan]

[quote name='ajtexans' post='85803' date='Nov 7 2008, 08:20 PM']A few thoughts from a Texans fan:

1) I would kill to have your defense
2) The key for the Texans this week is the same as last week against the Vikes - if the QB has time to get the ball out, the Texans will rack up passing yards.
3) Rosenfels gets the ball out quicker than Schaub
4) Rosenfels, like Schaub is prone to stupid mistakes
5) Andre Johnson isn't the only weapon we have ... you will come to know Owen Daniels, Kevin Walter, and David Anderson quite well if you decide to double up on AJ. Rosenfels will convert 3rd and 8's with quick tosses to sliding receivers that will make you go mad.
6) The Texans defense sux and beyond Mario there is no pass rush
7) Diles' injury hurts but Kevin Bentley will fill in ok
8) Jacoby Jones is a very good return man but can put it on the ground
9) The Texans have killed themselves with turnovers this year and it's cost them at least two games - Indy, and Minn for sure....

I wrote a fun article about some of Bart's comments toward Slaton. Comment if you like, but keep it clean.
[url="http://www.examiner.com/x-778-Houston-Texans-Examiner"]http://www.examiner.com/x-778-Houston-Texans-Examiner[/url]
1 - You don't have our defense who will shutdown your run game, and probably your pass game. That's all I have to say. Thank you for your respectfull post. Slaton's comment was pretty stupid. Here's to a good game with no injuries
Much respect and I'm hoping for a good game with no injuries. The Texans play well at home but this will be a tough test for them.[/quote]

[PuRock]

[quote name='ajtexans' post='85803' date='Nov 7 2008, 08:20 PM']A few thoughts from a Texans fan:

1) I would kill to have your defense
2) The key for the Texans this week is the same as last week against the Vikes - if the QB has time to get the ball out, the Texans will rack up passing yards.
3) Rosenfels gets the ball out quicker than Schaub
4) Rosenfels, like Schaub is prone to stupid mistakes
5) Andre Johnson isn't the only weapon we have ... you will come to know Owen Daniels, Kevin Walter, and David Anderson quite well if you decide to double up on AJ. Rosenfels will convert 3rd and 8's with quick tosses to sliding receivers that will make you go mad.
6) The Texans defense sux and beyond Mario there is no pass rush
7) Diles' injury hurts but Kevin Bentley will fill in ok
8) Jacoby Jones is a very good return man but can put it on the ground
9) The Texans have killed themselves with turnovers this year and it's cost them at least two games - Indy, and Minn for sure....[/quote]

I have to agree with everypoint you just made. I like how there is no mention of "establishing the run". If the Texans are to win, they have to do it through the air, our run D doesn't have off days. I agree Sage might be a bigger threat against us because he has a faster release. But he will make mistakes from time to time. And lastly, I do not know much about the Texans run game. But from the sound of it Jacoby Jones can get the job done. This will play an important part in if the Texans beat us. Field postion. Special teams and Passing is our achilles heel at the present moment.

[ajtexans]

The Texans run game has been okay ... not great. You all are probably familiar with Steve Slaton - he's been a pleasant surprise. Other than that, Ahman Green has been up and down. Good one week -hurt the next. He's on his last legs. They try to run a lot of outside zone stretch with Slaton. He is a good cutback runner and if he gets an opening, he can make some yards. But I realize yards will be tough to get against your front seven.

You will see a lot of Texans receivers getting into the action. Many people think the Texans are one dimensional with Andre Johnson. That couldn't be further from the truth. Owen Daniels, Kevin Walter and Slaton have combined for 106 catches, 1,119 yards and 8 TDs.

Good luck - and hopefully no injuries

[Jesse Conroy]

[quote name='march4superbowl' post='85668' date='Nov 7 2008, 02:26 PM']I think the Texans will come out strong and test our secondary but we wont give up any real big plays. After the first half the receivers will be tired of getting hit by our defense and start dropping passes forcing the qb to take more time in the pocket to pick up long yardage and feel the pressure. [b]This will force some bad decisions and a three int day for the Ravens.[/b]
On the other side I look for the Ravens to keep the chains moving, control TOP and put enough points up to get the W.[/quote]

I think the big Defensive motivation for tomorrow is getting to the quaterback, I think we will be looking at more sacks and less INTS. I am thinking 5 sacks, and 1 INT.

This guy will get a TD or two, there isnt any other way of scoring for them though, they just wont be able to run the ball on us. I say we will win the game if our running backs are up to a 150yard game between the two of them. Flacco will throw a few TD's and not one INT.

This game will end up good for the Ravens, they might even score on defense once or twice.

31-17

Ravens- 2 TD's throwing, 1 rushing, 1 defensive, and 1 FG.

Houston- 2 TD's passing, 0 rushing, 0 defensive, and 1 FG.

[Jesse Conroy]

[quote name='ajtexans' post='85840' date='Nov 8 2008, 09:37 AM']The Texans run game has been okay ... not great. You all are probably familiar with Steve Slaton - he's been a pleasant surprise. Other than that, Ahman Green has been up and down. Good one week -hurt the next. He's on his last legs. They try to run a lot of outside zone stretch with Slaton. He is a good cutback runner and if he gets an opening, he can make some yards. But I realize yards will be tough to get against your front seven.

You will see a lot of Texans receivers getting into the action. Many people think the Texans are one dimensional with Andre Johnson. That couldn't be further from the truth. [b]Owen Daniels, Kevin Walter and Slaton have combined for 106 catches, 1,119 yards and 8 TDs.[/b]

Good luck - and hopefully no injuries[/quote]

That was with Schaub, this other quarterback may not have it.. I am not sure I havent seen this guy yet, but he just may not have it. r maybe he will have it, we will just have to wait until the game.

[MKdave]

[quote name='Jesse Conroy' post='85842' date='Nov 8 2008, 02:47 PM']I think the big Defensive motivation for tomorrow is getting to the quaterback, I think we will be looking at more sacks and less INTS. I am thinking 5 sacks, and 1 INT.[/quote]

But Sage has a quick release, too quick sometimes. Also, he'll be very aware that they're already down their starter. I'm not familliar with Houston's No. 3, but I doubt he'll be good enough to win this game for the Texans. I think this will all culminate in atleast 2 picks, but only 2 or 3 sacks.

[ajtexans]

[quote name='Jesse Conroy' post='85843' date='Nov 8 2008, 10:49 AM']That was with Schaub, this other quarterback may not have it.. I am not sure I havent seen this guy yet, but he just may not have it. r maybe he will have it, we will just have to wait until the game.[/quote]

Schaub and Rosenfels are pretty much interchangeable. Schaub was hurt a bunch last year too and Rosenfels played at least as good - and in some cases better than Schaub. The offensive attack or production really doesn't change much when Rosenfels plays.

[Jesse Conroy]

[quote name='ajtexans' post='85851' date='Nov 8 2008, 09:59 AM']Schaub and Rosenfels are pretty much interchangeable. Schaub was hurt a bunch last year too and Rosenfels played at least as good - and in some cases better than Schaub. The offensive attack or production really doesn't change much when Rosenfels plays.[/quote]

Oh okay, well I was looking for an easy day with Schuab out. But maybe not.

[PuRock]

[quote name='ajtexans' post='85840' date='Nov 8 2008, 09:37 AM']The Texans run game has been okay ... not great. You all are probably familiar with Steve Slaton - he's been a pleasant surprise. Other than that, Ahman Green has been up and down. Good one week -hurt the next. He's on his last legs. They try to run a lot of outside zone stretch with Slaton. He is a good cutback runner and if he gets an opening, he can make some yards. But I realize yards will be tough to get against your front seven.

You will see a lot of Texans receivers getting into the action. Many people think the Texans are one dimensional with Andre Johnson. That couldn't be further from the truth. Owen Daniels, Kevin Walter and Slaton have combined for 106 catches, 1,119 yards and 8 TDs.[/quote]

Personally, I like the weapons the Texans have, and I don't think the Texans are one dimensional. I'm a big fan of Steve Slayton. He doesn't seem to get many rush yards, but he is instrumental in the short passing game. Owen Daniels could be considered top 5 TE in the league. And while Johnson commands a double team. Walters makes the best of it and really stretches the field.

The issues, sound like they come from the OL and D, are they any good?

[ajtexans]

[quote name='PuRock' post='85854' date='Nov 8 2008, 10:12 AM']Personally, I like the weapons the Texans have, and I don't think the Texans are one dimensional. I'm a big fan of Steve Slayton. He doesn't seem to get many rush yards, but he is instrumental in the short passing game. Owen Daniels could be considered top 5 TE in the league. And while Johnson commands a double team. Walters makes the best of it and really stretches the field.

The issues, sound like they come from the OL and D, are they any good?[/quote]

The issues are primarily from a piss poor defense, and turnovers committed by the offense. The o-line hasn't been too bad. Much improved run blocking this year under Alex Gibbs. The pass protection is so-so. The rookie left tackle has struggled at times (Duane Brown Va Tech). They will rotate in Ephraim Salaam if things get too much for Duane to handle.

Owen Daniels is 3rd in the NFL among tight ends in receptions (43) and yards (528).

Slaton is 16th in rushing yards (538) but they don't want to wear him out so they limit his carries, platooning him with Ahman Green - so that cuts down on his carries. He's only averaging 15 carries per game but his yards per rush is a very respectable 4.5.

[GermanRavensFan]

If we want to have a chance vs. the Giants next week, we have to win this game against the Texens to build some confidence.

I think it will be closer as many think. They are strong, not only because of Johnson and M.Williams.

Cant wait until tomorrow..

21 hours....