How To Beat The Houston Texans
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 12, 2011 11:01 AM EDT
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When the Baltimore Ravens host the Houston Texans this Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium, they will know their job got a little bit easier due to the loss of WR Andre Johnson on offense and OLB Mario Williams on defense. This by no means makes the game a slam-dunk win for the Ravens, but whenever you lose two players of their combined caliber, it has to hurt your chances, especially when you are facing one of the top teams in the NFL on the road, which the Texans are doing here in Baltimore.
Matt Bowen of the National Football Post breaks down the Texans and lists the ways to attack the offense as well as their defense. Knowing full well that QB Matt Schaub is still a dangerous passer, regardless of who is on the receiving end of the throws will keep you on your feet, but it is still an advantage knowing that your defensive backs should be able to match up with anyone on their active roster.
That still means that you must respect his two tight ends, and if you can limit the damage they will cause and stop their running attack featuring Arian Foster, from being able to, as Bowen states, "move the sticks," then your chances at shutting down their high-powered offense greatly increases.
(NOTE: Interesting take from Bowen, as this column was written before the Texans lost 25-20 to the Oakland Raiders, who seemed to do their best to employ this exact philosophy in the game.)
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Gonna have to double, maybe triple team Mason. His 8 yard outs with 1 YAC are going to kill us. Hold him to 2 catches, and we win 31-14.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
How To Beat The Houston Texans
Run the ball and stop the run.
With no Andre the only major threat is Foster. It all starts with stopping him. Shut down Foster and the rest of the offense will shut down with him.
Offensively we should be able to run the ball. they transitioned to a 3-4, but still don’t have a NT which many of us know is the key to running that defense. Heavy dose of Rice and Ricky, while taking some shots to Torrey and hopefully Evans. Offensively I don’t really see us having too much trouble. Joseph is a stud, but I think we should be able to pass on them rather effectively unless we have big trouble stopping their pass rush.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Eh, don't be so sure
Even w/o Johnson, Schaub still threw for over 400 yards on Oakland, who has a pretty darn good pass rush, and was one play away from winning that game, which would have made them 4-1.
Houston is still a very dangerous team, with or w/o Johnson, much less Mario.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 12, 2011 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Passing yards are one of the most overrated stats in football. They only scored 20 points.
Schaub also seems to choke at the end of games. He did last year against us, and he did again last week when Oakland only lined up 10 men on defense on the final play. The ghost of Al Davis must have scared Schaub because that was one ugly little floater he gave Huff.
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Shows how close these games can be
had Schaub held onto the ball a split second longer, he could have floated the ball t his own player and be hailed as a hero instead of a choker.
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by Bruce Raffel on Oct 12, 2011 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
not to mention that there were only 10 players on defense on that play.
by Mayne_Event on Oct 13, 2011 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I have to be honest with you.
If you think you going to just run on us you are mistaken. Yes we will miss Mario, but the saying around the NFL has always been next man up. By the way is Bernard Pollard playing?
The Ravens fully expect ot be able to run on Houston,
much less anyone in the league, as we are one of the few run-first offenses left. I am more wondering how the loss of Mario affects your pass rush.
Yes, Pollard has been starting since our starter, Tom Zbikowski, left with a concussion. He is a beast of a hitter, but of course, you already know that.
Good luck w/ Derrick Mason, by the way. Enjoy those “4 yard, curl, catch and dive to the ground rather than get any YAC” routes he runs to perfection.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 12, 2011 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Biggest concern IMO...
Is Owen Daniels. We have to shut this guy down. He’s almost to quick for a LB to cover, but to big for a CB. He could be a nightmare if we don’t account for him.
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-Marilyn Manson
by StuckInUtah on Oct 12, 2011 12:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Both Texans TE's
have been money for Houston, so our LBs and safeties, as well as our nickel backs better be ready.
At the same time, perhaps we can show Houston what match-up nightmares OUR tight ends can be too!
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by Bruce Raffel on Oct 12, 2011 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
How to beat the Houston Texans
Show up and play 4 quarters of football. Pound the ball with Rice & Ricky early, mixed in with some shots downfield to Torrey/Evans.
Stop Foster, and hassle Schaub with the “Pagano Pass Rush”. If we can rattle Schaub early, then we can focus on stuffing Foster.
Houston is still a very talented team, even without AJ and Mario. But I still think this is our game to lose. We’ve had an extra week to get healthy/rest, and an extra week to gameplan. Not to mention this game is at M & T, where Ray and Ed refuse to be pushed around. Ravens 31, Texans 17.
"Is adult entertainment killing our children, or is killing children entertaining adults?"
-Marilyn Manson
by StuckInUtah on Oct 12, 2011 12:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Prime Time 49 needs to get lots of sleepy sleep and his new bride needs to make him a hearty waffle and egg breakfast.
Prime Time 49
Clever
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
Flacco assumes new rap name -49%
Hi my name is Joe
Master of throw
Open in the flats
I sling low
Run the post
Db’s are toast
Chuck the ball in the front rows.
Don’t be haten
Gotta be nice
Cover it up with lobs to Rice
If he aint free
Its on me
Run ‘round drop to my knees
I aint sweatin
My D is threatnin’
Save my ass with Ray Lew weapons
My coach is quiet
My O-Coord’s sweet
These suckers can’t keep the clamps on me.
Every year
Troy P fears
Where’s my contract
For another 5 years.
by raven on Oct 12, 2011 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Nice.
But you may have entirely to much time on your hands.
"Is adult entertainment killing our children, or is killing children entertaining adults?"
-Marilyn Manson
by StuckInUtah on Oct 12, 2011 1:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You must film this on YouTube
rapping this out and become the next great YouTube video star. Please!?
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by Bruce Raffel on Oct 12, 2011 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
no, i work at a credit card billing company and like watching the call waiting lines light up like a x-mas tree. almost lunch break.
I bet you can’t wait to see what Mommy packed for you today. Maybe a PB&J sandwich (with the crust cut off of course), a fruit rollup, an applesauce cup, and a capri sun to wash it all down.
"Is adult entertainment killing our children, or is killing children entertaining adults?"
-Marilyn Manson
by StuckInUtah on Oct 12, 2011 2:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Nice work Anti-49
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Anti-49
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You are the worst Evan. I was just trying to have a little creative writing fun, and you try to turn it into something personal. Don’t respond to my comments.
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by El.Dude on Oct 12, 2011 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Damn Evan. Is it just me, or should you be honored every time someone “rec’s” a negative comment about you? I’m jealous…
"Is adult entertainment killing our children, or is killing children entertaining adults?"
-Marilyn Manson
He should be honored by all the flags he has gotten in the last week. I don’t even respond, just flag immediately.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
by Mr MaLoR on Oct 13, 2011 3:03 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Houston cant role with this.
The game is ours to win/lose.
by Raven_all_day on Oct 12, 2011 1:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Can't wait to use that line
at Sunday’s game, complete with that vibrating buzz….
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 12, 2011 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
You are ignant. Report to the skins forum
by Evan Skev on Oct 12, 2011 2:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Joe Flacco, Mr ram… Wanna take Houston this week? Your st Louis pick was genius.
by Evan Skev on Oct 12, 2011 2:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I used to love
Arthur Treachers Fish & Chips!
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Oct 13, 2011 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
You gotta get your alcoholism under control
And stop trolling here…
by Evan Skev on Oct 12, 2011 2:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Lol. Been the same since 2008.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
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