Houston - a young team to keep an eye on

[Dubie54]

Well after the 0-2 start they have gone 5-2, including a great win against the same Bengals team we couldn't put away last week. Stroud looks like the real deal and they appear to have two really good lines and a bunch of quality players. 

 

I was called out a little last week when I compared their stats in their win over TB to ours but now we have 2 weeks worth of stats to indicate they appear to have a stronger team than ours at this point in the year.

 

Stroud put up 356 and they run for 188 (150 for Motor!), when we passed for 258 and ran for 68. They also sacked Burrows 4 times and had 2 picks. We on the other hand had 1 sack and no picks.

 

Full disclosure, I didn't watch the game but caught the highlights and from what I saw they're a fun team to watch. There's a lot of enthusiasm on their sideline and they don't have the burden of being expected to do much of anything this year in their head, and appear to be having a lot of fun in the process. They have a relatively soft schedule the rest of the season, play 5 of their next 8 at home, so we'll see what happens.

 

 

[dorquemada]

They're for real, playing with enthusiasm, as a team.  If the Bills continue their possum routine, i'll be cheering for Houston the rest of the year because the effort is there and they have some exciting young players

[BringBackFergy]

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[Ramza86]

6 minutes ago, Dubie54 said:

Well after the 0-2 start they have gone 5-2, including a great win against the same Bengals team we couldn't put away last week. Stroud looks like the real deal and they appear to have two really good lines and a bunch of quality players. 

 

I was called out a little last week when I compared their stats in their win over TB to ours but now we have 2 weeks worth of stats to indicate they appear to have a stronger team than ours at this point in the year.

 

Stroud put up 356 and they run for 188 (150 for Motor!), when we passed for 258 and ran for 68. They also sacked Burrows 4 times and had 2 picks. We on the other hand had 1 sack and no picks.

 

Full disclosure, I didn't watch the game but caught the highlights and from what I saw they're a fun team to watch. There's a lot of enthusiasm on their sideline and they don't have the burden of being expected to do much of anything this year in their head, and appear to be having a lot of fun in the process. They have a relatively soft schedule the rest of the season, play 5 of their next 8 at home, so we'll see what happens.

 

 

 

Stroud be throwin some of the nicest balls ive seen in a long time.

[dpberr]

Houston plays with the fire/intensity/moxie that I wish Buffalo did.  

 

 

[MJS]

Yep. We'll see.

[teef]

good for the fans.  they've been through some nonsense. 

[BuffaloBillyG]

In the preseason "bold predictions" thread or one like it I picked Houston as my surprise team. I really like Ryans as a leader.

[Einstein]

Houston feels like where we were in 2019.

 

It was all starting to click.

[Real McClappy]

I like these Oilers as well.

 

Watching the young WRs and QB turn into studs is impressive. 

[Gregg]

DeMeco Ryans has done a great job turning them around. Nobody expected them to do well this season.

[Jauronimo]

3 minutes ago, teef said:

good for the fans.  they've been through some nonsense. 

F@#$ the Houston fans.  They do not deserve happiness.

[Prospector]

10 minutes ago, Ramza86 said:

 

Stroud be throwin some of the nicest balls ive seen in a long time.

I don’t think I’m the only one who wants you to expand on all the nice balls you’ve seen. 

[RoyBatty is alive]

4 minutes ago, Jauronimo said:

F@#$ the Houston fans.  They do not deserve happiness.

As a fellow Houstonian Bills fan, i have 100% changed my mind on the Texans after they let Cal McNair "stand in the corner" and fired Jack Easterby, Lovie Smith and Culley.  Texans are a great team to root for now with a lot of draft capital still from the D Watson trade.  Stroud is a legit MVP candidate, certainly front runner for ROY and Demeco Ryans as coach of the year.

[EffKCChiefs]

8 minutes ago, Prospector said:

I don’t think I’m the only one who wants you to expand on all the nice balls you’ve seen. 

It’s a bit concerning that you would like to know this information. 

[Ramza86]

8 minutes ago, Prospector said:

I don’t think I’m the only one who wants you to expand on all the nice balls you’ve seen. 

 

I guess it wouldnt be wise to say he really does have the prettiest balls in the league.

[Dillenger4]

25 minutes ago, Dubie54 said:

Well after the 0-2 start they have gone 5-2, including a great win against the same Bengals team we couldn't put away last week. Stroud looks like the real deal and they appear to have two really good lines and a bunch of quality players. 

 

I was called out a little last week when I compared their stats in their win over TB to ours but now we have 2 weeks worth of stats to indicate they appear to have a stronger team than ours at this point in the year.

 

Stroud put up 356 and they run for 188 (150 for Motor!), when we passed for 258 and ran for 68. They also sacked Burrows 4 times and had 2 picks. We on the other hand had 1 sack and no picks.

 

Full disclosure, I didn't watch the game but caught the highlights and from what I saw they're a fun team to watch. There's a lot of enthusiasm on their sideline and they don't have the burden of being expected to do much of anything this year in their head, and appear to be having a lot of fun in the process. They have a relatively soft schedule the rest of the season, play 5 of their next 8 at home, so we'll see what happens.

 

 

They played Cinci who was without Higgins and Chase was in-and-out of the game as he was Questionable all week. Burrow had nobody to throw to and it showed. Texans barely came away with the win. Good for them, I loved it. But don't go crownin them yet. GO BILLS!

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

25 minutes ago, Dubie54 said:

Well after the 0-2 start they have gone 5-2, including a great win against the same Bengals team we couldn't put away last week. Stroud looks like the real deal and they appear to have two really good lines and a bunch of quality players. 

 

I was called out a little last week when I compared their stats in their win over TB to ours but now we have 2 weeks worth of stats to indicate they appear to have a stronger team than ours at this point in the year.

 

Stroud put up 356 and they run for 188 (150 for Motor!), when we passed for 258 and ran for 68. They also sacked Burrows 4 times and had 2 picks. We on the other hand had 1 sack and no picks.

 

Full disclosure, I didn't watch the game but caught the highlights and from what I saw they're a fun team to watch. There's a lot of enthusiasm on their sideline and they don't have the burden of being expected to do much of anything this year in their head, and appear to be having a lot of fun in the process. They have a relatively soft schedule the rest of the season, play 5 of their next 8 at home, so we'll see what happens.

 

 

 

Even one of their away games in indy is indoors - so 6/8 games remaining will be in a dome and 5 of those at home.  

 

Favorable schedule and game location yes - but losses to atlanta and carolina remind you they're a young team.  There's no one on their remaining schedule that I'd be shocked for them to beat, and also no one that I'd be shocked if they lost to.  

[Freddie's Dead]

Very happy for Motor. Glad he landed on a team that wanted him. 

[Royale with Cheese]

47 minutes ago, EffKCChiefs said:

It’s a bit concerning that you would like to know this information. 

 

Good balls don't hang too low or high...right in the in between.   When you see a QB age and body is starting to break down, the balls will hang a little lower.  It's not as nice anymore and can get picked easier and those hurt.

Edited November 13, 2023 by Royale with Cheese