The Run Down:

33 Pass Attempts.
21 Run Attempts.

Average yards per pass: 5.48
Average yards per rush: 4.16
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1.32 yards per play difference.

*Houston is ranked #24 in Run Defense.

We've passed the ball over 30 times only 7 times this season. 2 of those 7 have been losses. The running game was clearly working, yet once again we decide to put the ball in Kerry Collins' hands. That's not 'managing the game'. Managing the game is what Kerry Collins can do. Leading a pass happy offense is something he can't do. Why we continue falling in to this trap is beyond me. We run to set up the pass, not vice versa. I think most our fans know this- why does our coach forget?

Do what works. Yes, it's Christmas time- and yes Houston has given us enough wins in the past that we probably owe them something, but wait til the offseason and give them Justin McCareins instead of giftwrap games that determine Home Field Advantage in the postseason.

Strategy is pretty simple. Do your job during the week, Fisher. Not just on Sundays.

 

Even more confusing is - if we're going to throw, why force most the balls to our worst receiver? There were times when Brandon Jones was wide open, and we'd force it to Justin McCareins.

 

Once again- the difference between passing and running was 1.32 yards per play. So YES, we CAN run on them nomatter what they try to do. It's the Texans.