Redskins vs. Texans Game Thread

[JDubs]

Let's see if we have enough people to do this. Game time is at 4:15 PM. This should be a good one between our great defense and the Texans seemingly great offense. I think it turns on whether our offense gels today. Gotta be an improvement from last week, right?

[allstar1579]

Let's see if we have enough people to do this. Game time is at 4:15 PM. This should be a good one between our great defense and the Texans seemingly great offense. I think it turns on whether our offense gels today. Gotta be an improvement from last week, right?

Need some offensive production today. Hou doesn't have DAL def though, so I'm hopeful.

[JDubs]

Need some offensive production today. Hou doesn't have DAL def though, so I'm hopeful.

Absolutely. And defense typically trumps offense, but it is clearly all about match ups here. Carlos Rogers has to effectively bump Andre Johnson at the line and Reed Doughty has to help over the top. Unfortunately, I don't believe Reed is up to the task. He has looked rough in coverage.

As for Arian Foster, I don't believe our front 7 will get pushed around. He'll come back down to earth.

[allstar1579]

Absolutely. And defense typically trumps offense, but it is clearly all about match ups here. Carlos Rogers has to effectively bump Andre Johnson at the line and Reed Doughty has to help over the top. Unfortunately, I don't believe Reed is up to the task. He has looked rough in coverage.

As for Arian Foster, I don't believe our front 7 will get pushed around. He'll come back down to earth.

I think so too, I know Schaub doesn't do well when pressured, so if the line gets some pressure on him it might not matter how our coverage does. It's really up to our front 7 today. This Ravens game is kinda painful to watch so I hope we play better this week.

[JDubs]

This Ravens game is kinda painful to watch so I hope we play better this week.

No doubt! I'm snooooooozing trying to watch this game. I've got Ray Rice as a keeper in my fantasy league, so I try to watch. Killing me...

[mweb]

Need some offensive production today. Hou doesn't have DAL def though, so I'm hopeful.

Based on today's Cowboys game, I'm not sure that's the case.

The offense better step it up today because the Texans are likely to put up some points.

[JDubs]

Based on today's Cowboys game, I'm not sure that's the case.

The offense better step it up today because the Texans are likely to put up some points.

I was thinking the same thing. Cowboys look like the same old, media hyped team they always are. They are not legit.

[allstar1579]

Based on today's Cowboys game, I'm not sure that's the case.

The offense better step it up today because the Texans are likely to put up some points.

I was thinking this as I checked scores earlier, hard to say without watching the game for sure, but I was like sweeeet, I gave them the kiss of death. Unfortunately I have Forte starting over Best today...SMH.

[Don Quixote]

Time to do this!

[JDubs]

Time to do this!

Let's get this party started!!!!

Nice catch moss...

[JDubs]

Nice catch moss...

And again!

[mweb]

Wow, what a dumb play by Slaton.

Nice opening drive for the Skins.

[Don Quixote]

Stalled in the "maroon zone," but at least the FG worked this time...need to go further next drive, though. Seven is still greater than three....

[mweb]

Of course Rodgers needed two chances, but great play nonetheless!

Nice pressure from Landry as well.

[Don Quixote]

I see the Redskins are still giving the opponents a second chance when they start off around the 1...WHY?

[Don Quixote]

I'm only following on GameCast, by the way....

[JDubs]

Not very pleased by the red zone play calling. I am, on the other hand, loving Graham Gano.

[Don Quixote]

GameCast looks like it's having issues...did the Redskins get the ball deep in Houston territory?

[Don Quixote]

What the frig? Three straight doses of Portis? Get over him; he's already ineffective to this point.... One Houston touchdown will negate all the fighting so far!

[JDubs]

GameCast looks like it's having issues...did the Redskins get the ball deep in Houston territory?

Yeah, Carlos Rodgers interception. Then a deep throw to Cooley getting us inside the 10. Followed by 2 weak run attempts to Portis and a poor pass to Portis. Then, Graham Gano kicked the FG.

[Don Quixote]

Why do the offensive woes remind me so much of 2009?

[Don Quixote]

I think it's the antiquated browsers here at the library...both GameCast and Gameday running slowly/nonexistently....

[mweb]

Foster looks like a good back.

[Don Quixote]

See? What did I say? Knocking on the door! :vader:

[mweb]

Awful coverage.

[JDubs]

See? What did I say? Knocking on the door! :vader:

That looked kind of easy for them...

[allstar1579]

Awful coverage.

I really hate Rogers. First time he's caught anything in 2 years, then he just doesn't bother to cover an open receiver cause he's staring into the backfield.

[Don Quixote]

F$&^ing STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Don Quixote]

Just let 'em chip away, chip away, chip away, now you're in the &(@#$(&#* hole!

SCORE SOME $^*%#$^$^(ING POINTS, WITH THE OFFENSE!!!

[mweb]

I really hate Rogers. First time he's caught anything in 2 years, then he just doesn't bother to cover an open receiver cause he's staring into the backfield.

He has bad hands, but I think your hatred is unjustified otherwise. He's a good cover corner. They are playing a lot more zone now though, so we'll see how that works.

[Don Quixote]

Pardon me, please, must try to breathe easier....

[allstar1579]

F$&^ing STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well said. The play calling inside the 20 is terrible, just like a couple years ago. KShan never had to worry about it last year, they always scored from further out.

WOW Galloway caught something. A LONG something.

Happy Birthday by the way!

[JDubs]

Whooo! A Galloway sighting! I was twelve when he entered the league. lol

[Don Quixote]

Cash in in the red zone, please!

Thanks AS.

[JDubs]

cash in in the red zone, please!

Thanks as.

clinton portis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mweb]

TD! Finally!

[mweb]

clinton portis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I could have ran that one in.

[Don Quixote]

Sounds like the blocking was good...ehhhhhxcellent.

[allstar1579]

I could have ran that one in.

I said the same thing. It was like a 8 foot wide hole and somehow he still managed to run into someone.

[Don Quixote]

I'm glad they went with the PAT and not something stupid like trying to make it 14-7.

[JDubs]

Sounds like the blocking was good...ehhhhhxcellent.

Definitely. It was a strong side dive and the hole was ginormous. They just said it was our first rush yard of the day.

[JDubs]

Don't worry about covering Andre Johnson. He can't hurt us...:rolleyestf:

[Don Quixote]

Yes, let them get 15 effing yards at a time...great.

[allstar1579]

The defense is looking...porous.

[Don Quixote]

So, is this where the touchdown comes?

[JDubs]

That would have been a nice catch by the Sellers.

[mweb]

Portis may not be much of a runner anymore, but the guy is such a good blocker.

[Don Quixote]

Get it in the end zone!

[JDubs]

Portis may not be much of a runner anymore, but the guy is such a good blocker.

Portis for fullback?

[JDubs]

CP again! That was a pretty violent collision.

:2yay-thumb::2yay-thumb::2yay-thumb:

[nevadaO]

:2yay-thumb::beerchug1:

[Don Quixote]

Nice...meanwhile, Wiggy walkoff single after Luke double in the 11th!

[JDubs]

Nice...meanwhile, Wiggy walkoff single after Luke double in the 11th!

That's awesome, thanks for the update!

[mweb]

Great way to close out the half! This can be a big win for us!

[Don Quixote]

Hail Mary coming up, or quick stab/dive over the middle owing to the loss on the previous play?

[Don Quixote]

Looks like the latter! Glad it didn't work out for them!

[allstar1579]

Looks like the latter! Glad it didn't work out for them!

Yeah the last thing I wanted was to give up a couple points to close out the half. Gotta take this lead and build, step on their throat like a winning team would do.

[Don Quixote]

Exactament...if they can step up the run game and convert on third down they will pour it on in the second half. McNabb has a 116.7 rating in the first half to Schaub's still (unfortunately) impressive 100.2. Defense needs to step up more; points count more than yards in the end but there are way too many holes and scary plays for my liking at present.

[Don Quixote]

Also, for reference...box score for this game....

http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=300919028

[nevadaO]

Unfortunately the game isn't on out here and I can't afford NFL Sunday Ticket. Did we receive to start the game?

[JDubs]

This is going to come down to adjustments. I think the Texans offense is going to come at us hard after retooling. I'm counting on Shanahan to be anticipating those adjustments.

[Don Quixote]

The Redskins did receive to open the game, yes.

[Don Quixote]

I see the Redskins defense picked up where it left off, allowing huge chunks of yardage through the air....

[JDubs]

I see the Redskins defense picked up where it left off, allowing huge chunks of yardage through the air....

Yeah, but we are getting a lot of pressure on the QB. He is just coping and throwing throw it.

[DT undercover]

http://www.channelsurfing.net/watch-nfl-12.html

The game for anyone who can't watch it on TV

[Don Quixote]

In that case, hopefully they can get a step further and the DBs do a better job of shutting the WRs/et al. down. As you know, I can't see anything....

[JDubs]

LaRon looks like a pro-bowler today. He's just flying to the ball and hitting like a jackhammer.

[Don Quixote]

At least they only got three, but the more zeroes the better....

[JDubs]

Awesome to see Anthony Armstrong get involved.

[mweb]

What a drive by McNabb!

His stats were great before that, but that was primarily due to a pass to a wide open Fred Davis and a lot of quick short passes with YAC. But that was some great play by Donavan on that drive.

[JDubs]

!!!!!!! Holy guacamole that looked easy. I'm literally giddy. If you can't see the game, 20 yard gains looked routine on that drive. McNabb has looked incredibly accurate and poised. As of this moment, he is officially my favorite player....

I'm going to need a burgundy and gold #5 to stick on the back of my car.

[Moose Milligan]

We actually look like a team! WTF is going on?

[JDubs]

We actually look like a team! WTF is going on?

Bizarro skins!!!!

[mweb]

Ugh... What is Larry Johnson doing?

[JDubs]

Ugh... What is Larry Johnson doing?

Awful running...

[mweb]

Son of a .....

[allstar1579]

We actually look like a team! WTF is going on?

And then the wheels started falling off....<sigh>

[JDubs]

It's ok, the reason these coaches are successful is because they know how to throw the brakes in the downward spiral. Here come the adjustments! (fingers-crossed)

[mweb]

At least Galloway is showing the ability to get open deep.

Too bad McNabb overthrew him.

[JDubs]

At least Galloway is showing the ability to get open deep.

Too bad McNabb overthrew him.

A little overthrown, but I felt like Galloway should have went and got that ball.

[allstar1579]

Buchanon can't cover. Doughty can't tackle. Ugh.

[mweb]

A little overthrown, but I felt like Galloway should have went and got that ball.

It would have been a tremendous catch. Blame goes to McNabb.

[allstar1579]

Buchanon can't cover. Doughty can't tackle. Ugh.

And of course right on que he breaks up a huge play.

And then Doughty shows his talents again...why is Doughty covering Johnson 1 on 1???

[mweb]

Johnson is a beast.

[JDubs]

And of course right on que he breaks up a huge play.

And then Doughty shows his talents again...why is Doughty covering Johnson 1 on 1???

I've been afraid of this match up happening all day... oy

[mweb]

And of course right on que he breaks up a huge play.

And then Doughty shows his talents again...why is Doughty covering Johnson 1 on 1???

Because they were blitzing.

[Sports Guy]

Johnson is a beast.

How many WR in the league make that play look that easy?

[allstar1579]

Because they were blitzing.

If blitzing means leaving Doughty 1v1 with Johnson....DO NOT BLITZ!! Especially when within striking distance of the end zone with 2 min left in the game up by 7.

sigh.

[mweb]

How many WR in the league make that play look that easy?

Not many.

Anyway, lets see if McNabb can lead a game winning drive for us.

[mweb]

If blitzing means leaving Doughty 1v1 with Johnson....DO NOT BLITZ!! Especially when within striking distance of the end zone with 2 min left in the game up by 7.

sigh.

Well the blitzing has been quite effective today.

[Sports Guy]

Mario Williams is also a beast...Charley Casserly doesn't look so dumb taking Williams over Bush, does he?

[mweb]

Ah, that sack really hurt.

[allstar1579]

Well the blitzing has been quite effective today.

Yeah but I don't think I take the chance in that situation though. Great that it's worked all day, but you know one of these times it's going to backfire.

[mweb]

I hope this isn't serious. Very important player for the Skins.

[mweb]

Yeah but I don't think I take the chance in that situation though. Great that it's worked all day, but you know one of these times it's going to backfire.

Well Houston has had some big plays against coverage as well.

[allstar1579]

Well Houston has had some big plays against coverage as well.

True I guess, I mean you never REALLY know, but if it's me, I'm double or triple covering the most dangerous guy on the field in the most important time of the game.

[mweb]

I'm surprised Houston wasn't more aggressive there.

[mweb]

True I guess, I mean you never REALLY know, but if it's me, I'm double or triple covering the most dangerous guy on the field in the most important time of the game.

Eh, either way there will be criticism. If you stop doing what has worked well at the end of the game and you get scored upon, people will wonder why.

[mweb]

This should have been a win in regulation for the Skins. Missed opportunities on offense and the blocked FG killed us.

Now Houston has the ball first and is more likely to win with the stupid OT system.

[allstar1579]

Eh, either way there will be criticism. If you stop doing what has worked well at the end of the game and you get scored upon, people will wonder why.

Yeah, I know what you mean. I was just thinking you know they aren't running the ball, anything short of 10 yards means game over, he's got over 400 yards passing, I'm playing dime coverage with Hall on Johnson and help over the top.

[mweb]

And then when Shaub has all day and they get a first, then people will bash them.

Great kick coverage.

[allstar1579]

And then when Shaub has all day and they get a first, then people will bash them.

Great kick coverage.

Who cares about the first at that point, they need a TD.

It was great coverage, but then they give up a 17 yard pass on 1st down. I mean he's thrown for almost 450 yards today, they have to know what's coming at this point and they aren't even trying to stop it.

[JDubs]

True I guess, I mean you never REALLY know, but if it's me, I'm double or triple covering the most dangerous guy on the field in the most important time of the game.

I'm with you. 100%

[mweb]

Who cares about the first at that point, they need a TD.

It was great coverage, but then they give up a 17 yard pass on 1st down. I mean he's thrown for almost 450 yards today, they have to know what's coming at this point and they aren't even trying to stop it.

I'm not really sure what you are talking about to be honest.

Well great stop by the Skins there, which happened due to pressure on Schaub.

[JDubs]

Looks like we are going to get our shot. I can't take this much longer!!!

[mweb]

Thanks to our old buddy Matt Turk.

[nevadaO]

Thanks to our old buddy Matt Turk.

And that insanely late, pointless hit on McNabb.

[nevadaO]

Ugh, after making that I hope he can duplicate that result...

And of course not....

[mweb]

Awful!

[JDubs]

Ugh, after making that I hope he can duplicate that result...

Nope.....

[mweb]

Landry has been great on the blitz today.

[allstar1579]

I hate that they allow coaches to do that crap.

There should be like a mandatory 5 second wait before your timeout gets called. That's just pathetic.

[mweb]

I hate that they allow coaches to do that crap.

As do I. That wasn't as close as some others though.

[mweb]

Freaking Horton with the offsides.:angryfire:

[nevadaO]

Come on... STOP THEM HERE!

[mweb]

Well that's the game.

[JDubs]

That's a wrap

[nevadaO]

Dammit, that's the game. :cussing:

[allstar1579]

How many times are you going to let them complete the SAME play over the middle, that's at least 10 times for probably 200 yards.

[nevadaO]

Disgusting 2nd half. :puke:

[mweb]

Very disappointing that they let that game get away and missed some great opportunities to seal the game and then win the game in OT.

[Skeletor]

How many skins teams and coaches don't know how to put a team away? Seems like I've seen this for twenty years.

[Moose Milligan]

Typical. Can't close out a game.

Some things never change.

[Danielos38]

Welp, this sucks.

[OrioleMagic]

I congratulate the Texans. I think this was a hard-fought game that the Texans just edged us. I hate the missed FG by Gano in OT.

Hopefully, the Skins can build on this and find a way to win most of the next 14 games and the cowpussies continue to implode.

[backwardsk]

Pretty nice day to get an awful sunburn at the game.


They need to score more when they get into the endzones. They left way too many points on the board.

[Mad Mark]

Well, I watched today...sort of. Sparked up the DVR at kickoff, finished watching the Orioles; walked the dogs...and picked up the game about 90 mins in. Should have set it up to DVR "60 Minutes" as well, because the damn thing went live on me at 7:00 and I had to watch the bitter end in real time.
I have to say, you waste a whole lot less time watching games this way. I fast forwarded through all the commercials and other crap. This is my methodology for all day games going forward.

[Don Quixote]

They deserved to lose. The defensive display was appalling. I threw things.

[Dr. FLK]

I wan to start this post by saying one very important thing...


Thank you Philly!

I know the Skins lost, and yes it sucks. But how much fun was that game? The Skins looks like a real, honest to gosh NFL team on offense. McNabb spread the ball around. He hit at least 4 WRs, 2 TEs, and 2 RBs. They used te short passing game, crossing routes, and set up the deep ball. McNabb took advantage of everything they gave him, he knew where to go with the ball, and he was decisive. He did things that JC was just incapable of doing. And, while he was doing it, JC was being benched in Oakland for...well...for being JC. I know the offense won't always be that good. But, imagine how good they could be if they were that good with no RBs or WRs...

The defense lost that game, but the defense isn't that bad. The CBs were awful, but we already knew they needed a legit #1 CB. The safeties seem to get lost and confused with coverages, but we knew the safeties were weak there. However, there were some positives on defense...Landry continues to be a monster. They get pressure on the QB finally. Orapko continues to disrupt everything. They just need secondary upgrades.

So, I don't want to overreact to one loss. The moves they made in the off season seemed to work . McNabb has been good. The OL upgrades have been very good (Trent Williams has been awesome...fingers crossed with his injury). The DL upgrades have beengood (Carriker has been very, very impressive). The stop-gap WR group is looking serviceable. The new schemes on both side of the ball look better than anything we've seen here in years. And they are fun to watch!

(And...sorry Baltimore...but Zorn seems to be turning Flacco into JC...have fun with him.)

[Tony-OH]

I have to say, this was one entertaining game from a fan standpoint. Much more fun than watching my Ravens play today. Great offensive show by both teams.

[NewMarketSean]

Fun game to watch...and although I am not a Redskins hater like many Ravens fans are, I was glad to see the Texans get that win. I want them to win the divison this year. I hate the Colts.

[JDubs]

Fun game to watch...and although I am not a Redskins hater like many Ravens fans are, I was glad to see the Texans get that win. I want them to win the divison this year. I hate the Colts.

We play the colts later this season. I'll look forward to Ravens fans everywhere rooting for the Redskins. In fairness, if the Ravens were playing the Cowgirls, I'd be rooting for the Ravens.

[allstar1579]

We play the colts later this season. I'll look forward to Ravens fans everywhere rooting for the Redskins. In fairness, if the Ravens were playing the Cowgirls, I'd be rooting for the Ravens.

I semi-like our odds. The Colts are HORRIBLE against the zone-blocking scheme, so Portis could have a huge day. Just a matter of how our D does containing Peyton.

[JDubs]

I semi-like our odds. The Colts are HORRIBLE against the zone-blocking scheme, so Portis could have a huge day. Just a matter of how our D does containing Peyton.

I see it more like their biggest weakness is one that we can't exploit. I don't feel like we match up well against them. Peyton is going to have a field day...even for him. Hopefully McNabb is good against the Cover 2. One thing is for sure: If Justin Tryon gets on the field, we should go after him. He's kind of awful.