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The Push for a First Round Bye

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by Hey Now!, Dec 3, 2018.

  1. tmacfor35

    tmacfor35 Contributing Member

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    Chiefs defense has not improved.

    I watched the Raider game and they just don't have guys that are physical nor can they tackle.
     
  2. tmacfor35

    tmacfor35 Contributing Member

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    I would love for the Texans to get a Patriot team at home.

    I think they could physically dominate the Pats in a matchup at home.
     
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    i think the texans gotta either run the table or got room for only 1 more lost to get a bye.
     
  4. tmacfor35

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    I think the Chiefs will drop two more.

    Seattle is underrated, and the Ravens can keep the Chiefs off the board.
     
  5. solid

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    The best strategy is to win them all and let the chips fall where they may.
     
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  6. Dmo

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    I believe this team has a very strong chance at getting a bye. They've impressed the heck out of me so far this season. I'll even give credit to Coach O'Brien. Those guys down at Kirby are playing hard for him.
     
  7. HillBoy

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    Agree. At this point in time both the Pats and Texans are 9-3 but the Pats hold the tiebreaker with their win over the Texans. Their best hope is for KC to drop one of their last 4. The Chiefs have the Ravens, Chargers, Seahawks & Raiders left and only that last game looks like a lock. That Chargers game is going to be a doozy while the Seahawks will also prove to be a test. Texans have Colts, Jets, Eagles and Jags so just by comparing the schedules the Texans appear to have a the more favorable one. However, the Evil Empire faces the Dolphins, Steelers, Bills and Jets and I just can't/won't bet against Belichek and the GOAT winding up with the top seed. So, it really does look good for the Texans landing the second seed.
     
  8. Hey Now!

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    Wouldn't be shocking if they lost three; that is a brutally tough stretch against three very good defenses (ranked 4th, 10th and 16th). And they'll have to navigate it without Hunt.
     
  9. jev5555

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    3 of 4 at home. The only one I think they'll drop is @Seattle. Just have to win them all and see what happens.
     
  10. TexasRedd

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    If the Texans do lose another game I prefer it be to the Eagles. Dropping another AFC game could be crucial to playoff tiebreakers.
     
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    Ouch!



    Good news for Colts fans
     
  12. Bobbythegreat

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    Brutal news for Sanders though, I could see that being a career ender since he's already 31 and his speed was his best weapon.
     
  13. red5rocket

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    Totally agree. Sucks for him.
     
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    I know its just a power ranking but it is a little different since it is from Vegas where money is involved. Kinda discouraging that the other five teams in the playoffs in the AFC are ranked higher than the Texans
     
  15. whag00

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    Looking ahead the Eagles may be shutting Wentz down for the season if they lose to the Rams this weekend. That puts the Texans in a good position to go 12-4. So either the pats beat the Steelers and the Texans pretty much clinch the 3 seed and can shut it down week 17 or the Steelers win and the Texans can get that bye.
     
  16. YOLO

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    wentz isn't going to play vs the rams. but regardless they did win a SB with Foles so its not exactly a given that the philly matchup would be an easy w
     
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    who do we want to win tonight?
    If these guys, chiefs v chargers, want to play a probowl-esque game and score 200 points combined, I won't b**** about it tonight.
     
  18. whag00

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    This eagles team is a shell of the Super Bowl team with all their injuries...it won’t be easy but it’s definitely a winnable game.
     
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    My fantasy team would!

    I'd rather have the Chiefs lose tonight.

    The Chargers could easily lose to a hungry Baltimore team next week.
     
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  20. TheRealist137

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    With Carson Wentz out the Eagles game SHOULD be easier, although Foles is no scrub. Steelers need to help us out.
     

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