Pastor Dillon Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 (edited) Everyone is excited coming off an emotional high after perhaps the biggest win of the Bill O'Brian era. We made halftime adjustments and everything, it felt like we had a real coach! Now its time to move on the Carolina Panthers. A couple things to consider 1. The Panthers are better than people think. The Texans are favored to win currently by 4 points, which I think is generous 2. The Panthers currently rank 11th in total offense and 4th in total defense. The Texans on the flip side rank 17th on offense and 22nd on defense Injuries always play a major factor: Texans: We shouldn't be missing any starters, but Tunsil and Reid have been battling through injuries and they are two of our most important starters Panthers: Cam Newton is out, Kawann Short, Bruce Irvin and Marquis Haynes were all limited, Trai Turner missed practice and is questionable. A few other guys are listed as questionable but probably will play. Keys to the game The Panthers have struggled in pass protection, giving up 8 sacks and according to some analysis they have the lowest pass block win rate in the NFL. Kyle Allen will be making the 3rd start of his career and he has looked the part, despite being undrafted. He has never thrown a pick in his few games. The Texans pass defense against the panthers pass offense will be a huge part of this game. On the flip side, the Texans offensive line has to be better. There was improvement last week, but they have a long way to go. This week should be the first time this season that the same starting 5 linemen start again. The Panthers have recorded 12 sacks in the first 3 games, and we have given up 10. This will be a great test for our line. Players to Watch Will Fuller - Chris Godwin had a monster game against the panthers with all the attention on Mike Evans. Hopkins should create that same opening for Fuller and its time for him to show up Whitney Mercilius - He's been on a tear to start the season and he needs to keep that up Tytus Howard, Matt Scharping, Lonnie Johnson - We need improvement from the rookies, they are going to be playing big time minutes for a playoff contender and they need to mature quickly. Other games that could have playoff implications later on, and who it would best benefit the Texans to see win: Falcons over Titans Lions over Chiefs Bills over Patriots Raiders over Colts Dolphins over Chargers Browns over Ravens Broncos over Jaguars Saints over Cowboys (Just because) Edited September 26, 2019 by Pastor Dillon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Dillon Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 This is a big time game for us. We need to take this one and finish the first quarter 3-1 We need to get to 11 wins probably to win the division. 10 might do it but we basically can only afford 4 more loses and we still play indy x2 ravens chiefs patriots In theory we could lose all 5 of those and probably secure a wildcard at 10-6 but only if we win games like today. The panthers are good but they are dealing with some injuries so it’s nearly a must win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I think the key guy in this game will be Zach Cunningham. He's got the responsibility of covering Christian McCaffrey out of the backfield, and the added responsibility of getting to the edge when McCaffrey tries to run outside. Cunningham has to play a perfect game, because a single lapse... and Run CMC is going to belittle this defense. Don't let him get into space, confine his runs to minimal gains up the middle. That will force the Panthers to go to the air to DJ Moore and Curtis Samuel - I actually like a matchup of Moore v Roby and Samuel v Johnson. (Granted, Jonathan Joseph gets crushed by either of those guys, both have foot speed that can leave Joseph in the dust...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansfan713 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 No reason we should lose today. We are at home playing against a QB making his 3rd career start. It's kind of his reunion tour since he played with the Aggies in this same stadium and he played for UH. O'Brien needs to have this team focused and prepared coming off possibly his biggest win of his coaching career. I think Olsen might give us fits. We dont do well against good tight ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 19 minutes ago, Texansfan713 said: We dont do well against good tight ends. We did hold Jared Cook to nothing W1. Tashaun Gipson looks pretty good against guys like that, he might be the guy we needed as a TE stopper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jch1911 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Let's go Texans!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jch1911 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Gotta look for the ball, rook! Turnover!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkVerse47 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Big turnover! Now let's make them pay by scoring a TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingandre Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Stopping the RB in space is still a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jch1911 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Deshaun feeling the hype too much... he has plenty of time to throw. Need receivers on quicker routes or look for the TE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingandre Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Mancz is trash so far. I missed it, why is he starting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jch1911 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 d@mn... Stills hurt with no contact... not good Just be a cramp, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingandre Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Damn, not sure what happened but Stills looks like he pulled something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jch1911 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Wow.. way off with the FG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jch1911 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Nice play, JJo! Just enough to throw WR off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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