Grid

Doesnt change the fact that we are a better team with a MUCH better QB, and an improved running game, in comparison to where we were last season when we beat the Colts.

It will be harder without Andre but sleeping on us because of it is a mistake.

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Hadron

Keeping Manning off the field is key in this match up.

So I doubt the Texans will be lobbing the ball all over the field in this one.

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ball in the baskett

the texans are definitly this years surprise

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BU54

In the NFL anything can happen from season to season. In '05 the Saints were 3-13? Then were 10-6 last year and went to the NFC championship game before being knocked off by my Bears. Now they're 0-2. But it's way too early yet guys. I can understand the excitement though.

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Ravens020

Texans without a doubt are the suprise tema and I think they will continue to be throughout the entire season

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Hadron

Is Houston a playoff team? Its far too early to say especially when you gauge the two teams they have played against so far.

-Kansas City is no where close to being a good team at this time.
-Carolina is a pretty good team though, even if Jake Delhomme is somewhat inconsistent.

Can the Texans beat the Colts like they did last season? Its definitely possible, as Matt Schaub has proved to be light years ahead of where David Carr was prior to being released by the team. So long as Ahman Green remains healthy, this may be the best rushing game Houston has had since the rookie year of Domanick Davis. Owen Daniels? This guy is quietly becoming a great target for whoever lines up at QB. Except for the fumble in week 2, he made some pretty nice catches. Andre Johnson? I don't think I even need to talk about this guy.

Defensively, the team has been pretty damn good against both the Chiefs and Panthers. Take away that inhuman effort by Steve Smith on his third TD run and that defense looks that much better. Alot of the younger guys on defense are starting to step up and make plays.

With this said, the team still has some big question marks that might be exploited the longer that the season goes on. The safeties really don't impress me, Faggins is still a bit hit or miss when it comes to coverage and the Texans need to get more out of Mario Williams. Offensively, can the team perform with Andre Johnson sitting on the bench? Of Matt Schaub's 36 completions (out of 50 attempts) this season..

Andre Johnson (WR): 14
Owen Daniels (TE): 6
Vonta Leach (FB): 6
Ahman Green (RB): 4
Jacoby Jones (WR): 2
Kevin Walters (WR): 2
Ron Dayne/Jeb Putzier (RB/TE): 1

Someone else needs to step up opposite Andre Johnson.

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Professor

This year's surprise Beli - Gate

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chris_36824

This years suprise... The Saints starting out 0-2! That is the biggest suprise for me. Either that or the fact that the Browns beat the Bengals... Blah.

Grid

The Safeties could look ALOT better once Michael Boulware and Will Demps are starting for us.

Faggins DOES seem to be a weak spot. He has his strengths but he is not capable of covering the elite wide receivers in the league. Hopefully, our rookie Fred Bennett will come through and be our #2 CB next season.. either way, I think CB and RB are going to be our main focuses in the draft... with FS probably pretty high up there as well.

This week yall are going to get to see Jacoby Jones at wide receiver. I am thinking that he is gonna surprise some folks . He may not be Andre Johnson, but if he plays like he did in preseason, he is good enough to be a starting WR on any team in the NFL. His biggest weakness, ive heard, is his run blocking.. so we will see how it goes.

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Dawardoe

I would have to probablly have to say the Texans being 2-0 but instead, I am going with the Browns scoring 50+ points. I played Cinci's D in a fantasy league feeling like this thinking they would shut them down but instead it made me feel like and

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