Houston Texans @ Tennessee Titans Game Predictions

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  1. TheSureThing

    TheSureThing Straight Cash Homie

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    I was pretty accurate last week, So I figure I'll give this another go...

    Overview:


    The Houston Texans come in after an unexpected bye week with the unavailability of Reliant Stadium previous to a dismal 38-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Houston will look to take care of some of the weak points presented in they're last game, including the failure to stop the run or cause any disruptance with Ben Roethlisberger whatsoever. As Big Ben went 13 of 14 with a pair of TD's, complemented with nearly 180 rushing yards as a team, the Texans defense looked awful. Schaub will try to limit his mistakes and protect the football, to get a good flow going, something he was unable to do 2 weeks ago.

    The Tennessee Titans are 2-0 after a defensive battle vs Jacksonville and a strong victory vs the Bengals, both teams were 0-2. The Titans will look to send another team home without a victory, as Kerry Collins will get his 2nd start of the season. Although he didn't play spectacular, which was near impossible in the 50 mph winds of Cincy, Collins managed the game and made the throws needed to win the game. Chris Johnson looks to put together yet another stellar performance, as last week he galloped for 109 yards on just 19 carries. Tennessee has arguably the best defense in the national football league, and will take advantage of the Texans lack of offensive weapons, as well as try to get a running game going early in attempt to put the game away in the 1st half.

    Prediction:

    (Subject to Change until 24 hours before gametime)

    team 1 2 3 4 OT F
    HOU 0 3 3 7 -- 13
    TEN 3 10 7 3 -- 23

    Passing Leaders
    Kerry Collins:15/27, 168 yards, TD, INT.
    Matt Schaub: 20/28, 184 yards, TD, INT.

    Rushing Leaders:
    Chris Johnson: 16 carries, 101 yards, TD.
    Lendale White: 15 carries, 45 yards.
    Steve Slaton: 14 carries, 37 yards.
    Ahman Green: 10 carries, 42 yards.

    Receiving Leaders:
    Justin Gage: 4 receptions, 40 yards, TD.
    Justin McCareins: 4 receptions, 83 yards.
    Andre Johnson: 8 receptions, 98 yards, TD.
    Owen Daniels: 5 receptions, 44 yards.

    Defensive Stats:
    Michael Griffin: 4 tackles, INT.
    Jevon Kearse: 2 tackles, 1.5 Sack, FF, FR.
    Mario Williams: 4 tackles, 1.0 Sack
    Demeco Ryans: 11 tackles.


    Fantasy Impact:

    Starts:
    1. Titans Defense - If you haven't been already, now is a perfect chance. Neither the Jaguars nor Bengals could get more then a single TD on this defense. They will hit you in the mouth and look for another dominant effort this week, as long as Fat Al is out there.

    2. Chris Johnson - Hes going to run wild this week. Houston doesn't have the speed on defense to keep up with him. His carries are steadily increasing so look for him to get around 20-22 this game for about 100 yards and a possible TD.

    3. LenDale White - TD's in each of the last 2 games. Look for the Titans to feed him in the goal line as he has proven a valuable threat for the 6's instead of the 3's we are all so sick of.

    Bench:
    1. Kerry Collins: Hes not going to put up the numbers, not because he can't, but because the Titans runningbacks will be having so much fun they won't need to throw the ball more then 25 times. Don't expect Collins to do much.

    2. Matt Schaub: the new rule of fantasy being added to the book is don't start quarterbacks facing the Titans defense. David Garrard and Carson Palmer both had career bad days, look for Schaub to take a beating like he has in the past.

    3. Texans Runningbacks: Tennessee's front 7 is as tough as it gets, don't expect Texan runnignbacks to do much of anything.
     
  2. The Playmaker

    The Playmaker pineapple pizza party

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    CJ scores twice.
     
  3. KamikaZ

    KamikaZ Ex-Hall of Famer

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    You were on point last week. I predict similar numbers this week. CJ probably has a few more carries and yards in my mind though.
     
  4. PhiSlammaJamma

    PhiSlammaJamma Critical Possession

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  5. KingTitan

    KingTitan aka CRONUS

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    KING TITAN decrees: Titans - 31 Texans - 6

    Scoring: Titans - Johnson 2 TDs (one running, one passing)
    White 1 TD (from the 5 yd line)
    Hawkins 1 TD (30 yd pass reception)
    Bironas 1 FG (28 yd)
    Texans - 2 FGs (35+ yds)

    Receiving: Gage 62yds, McC 55, Hawkins 38, Jones 29, Scaife 25, Crumpler 18, Johnson 12
    Running: Johnson 135, White 77, Hall 27
    Defense: Bulluck 1INT, Finnegan 1INT, Haynesworth 2 sks, VDB 2 sks, Jones 1 sk, Fowler fumb. rec.

    :yell2: Hear ye! Hear ye! Thus sayeth The King!
     
  6. The Playmaker

    The Playmaker pineapple pizza party

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  7. GoTitans3801

    GoTitans3801 Forward Progress!

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    Hawkins hasn't even been activated, and probably won't be, barring injury.
     
  8. KingTitan

    KingTitan aka CRONUS

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    We can hope, can't we? :thumb:
     
  9. Canadian Titan

    Canadian Titan VY & CJ = New SM & EG

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    Titans big win at home!!!
     
  10. Gunny

    Gunny Shoutbox Fuhrer

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    Which is ridiculous.
     
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