Revenge of the Birds - Texans vs. Cardinals preview and game day coverageAn Arizona Cardinals community -- the best one there ishttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/51297/rotb_fav.png2013-11-10T17:46:36-07:00http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/rss/stream/48430772013-11-10T17:46:36-07:002013-11-10T17:46:36-07:00Cards Pull Out A Win
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<p><em></em>Cardinals use a strong second half defensively and offensively to pull out a nail biter.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> have failed miserably in the second half of the team record 6 game losing streak. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a> wanted it to continue.</p>
<p>Mission accomplished. Houston has a problem.</p>
<p>The Texans were held to 41 total yards after the intermission and the Cardinals, despite 3 turnovers, won 27-24 Sunday.</p>
<p><span>Carson Palmer</span> was 20 of 32 for 241 yards with 2 TDs and another interception (with a fumble) and unexpected touchdown sightings from <span>Andre Roberts</span> and <span>Rob Housler</span> (first in NFL) overcame what could have been a very bad fumble by <span>Rashard Mendenhall</span> deep in Arizona territory late in the game. <span>John Abraham</span> was credited with 3 sacks on defense(first one questionable) and moved past the late Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas with 128.</p>
<p>Houston had come into the came losing a team record six straight games. The club was without Pro Bowlers Arian Foster, <span>Brian Cushing</span>, <span>Owen Daniels</span> and head coach Gary Kubiak was out because of a mini-stroke. Didn't seem to matter as Texas took a 17 -14 halftime lead and nearly won the game from outstanding performances from two stars that still remain: <span>Andre Johnson</span> and J. J. Watts. Johnson had 2 beautiful receiving TDs with excellent footwork in the endzone ruling over superb <span>Patrick Peterson</span> coverage and Watts had 4 tackles, 3 QB hits on Palmer and two fumble recoveries, including the sack. strip and recovery right before the half.</p>
<p>Cardinals started the game in a flurry with the first Abrahams sack (strip?), <span>Calais Campbell</span> pressure and Matt Shaunessy recovery and 6 yard walk into the endzone on the very first play from scrimmage.</p>
<p>Texans answered right back with a 8 play 49 yard drive that resulted with Johnson's 60th career TD, an absolute toe-tapper and the 4th from Texan's Casey Keenum in 2 games.</p>
<p>Cardinals responded with a 6 play 58 yard drive that ended with the much-maligned Housler getting his first NFL score in three seasons.</p>
<p>Keenum used the play action to find rookie TE Ryan Griffin (Texans used the fake very effectively all game) for a 2 yard score after Palmer threw his 15th iNT of the season and in 9 consecutive games(Hello, Elias Sport Bureau, gotta be close to the record, no?) for the 17-14 halftime lead, but not before <span>Justin Bethel</span> had blocked the last gasp 39 yard FG before the half.</p>
<p>Cards second offensive series provided a "Wildcat" look wth <span>Andre Ellington</span> (11 carries for 55 yards) at QB and Peterson at WR. They ran the formation three plays with Ellington going up the middle for gains on the first two and Peterson losing 4 yards end-around on the third snap.</p>
<p>Another second half drive had the team getting most of their game rshing yards with catches from little used TE Jim Dray, runs from Stephan Taylor and Mendenhall and capped by the Roberts 19 yard TD.</p>
<p>The Watt FR and Johnson TD provided late drama but not enough for the Cardinals to pull off the win.</p>
<p>The team is now over .500 at 5-4, still third in the division and play on the road in Jacksonville next week.</p>
<p>Arrows seem to be pointing up, but what do you say?</p>
https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/10/5087498/texans-vs-cardinals-final-score-blah-blah-stuff-happenedAndyStandsUp2013-11-10T16:03:50-07:002013-11-10T16:03:50-07:00Cards/Texans 2nd half game thread
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<p>Keep the conversation going. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a> trail the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> 17-14 at halftime in a game in which the offense has once again struggled. <span>Carson Palmer</span> has an interception and a fumble, but the defense scored a touchdown on the first play of the game from scrimmage.</p>
<p>They will receive the kick to start the second half.</p>
<p>So far, <span>Larry Fitzgerald</span> has only one catch for 11 yards (and an offensive pass interference penalty). Palmer is 8/15 for 103 yards, one TD (to <span>Rob Housler</span>) and an INT (trying to throw it to Housler).</p>
<p><span>Rashard Mendenhall</span> has four carries for 10 yards, while <span>Andre Ellington</span> has four carries for 33 yards.</p>
<p><span>Michael Floyd</span> injured his shoulder in the first half and is questionable to return.</p>
<p>For Houston, <span>Case Keenum</span> is 15/26 for 159 and two scores. <span>Ben Tate</span> has run the ball nine times for 30 yards. Deandre Hopkins has three catches for 43 yards and <span>Andre Johnson</span> has two for 21 and a score.</p>
<p>Can the team come back? he offense needs to do something! Talk about it.</p>
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https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/10/5088504/texans-vs-cardinals-2nd-half-open-threadJess Root2013-11-10T13:45:01-07:002013-11-10T13:45:01-07:00Cards/Texans 1st half game thread
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<p>The Cards host the Texans. Get ready for some football!</p> <p>Are you ready for some <a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Arizona Cardinals</a> football? It's been two weeks. They host the <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Texans</a> and hope to improve their record to 5-4 and stay in the playoff picture.</p>
<p>It is time to sit down and get ready to enjoy the game.</p>
<p>Need some reading material while you wait? Here is some of the coverage we gave you here on the site.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/7/5075940/does-the-texans-offense-present-a-problem-for-the-cardinals/in/4843077">Looking at Case Keenum</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/8/5079386/texans-vs-cardinals-video-preview-picks-fantasy-watch-andre-johnson/in/4843077">SB Nation Studio's game preview</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/8/5078182/texans-cardinals-3-keys-arizona-week-10-houston/in/4843077">3 keys for the game</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/10/5086578/texans-vs-cardinals-preview-statistics-history-connections-and-more/in/4843077">Cards/Texans stats, history and more</a></p>
<p><em><strong>In your discussion, please remember to keep these rules in mind.</strong></em></p>
<p>1. While we allow a bit more when it comes to language, if you can avoid swearing, it would be appreciated.</p>
<p>2. We still do not accept any personal attacks. Be passionate, but don't be out of line.</p>
<p>3. "Rec" your favorite comments.</p>
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<p>4. Do not ask for or post links to illegal streaming feeds of the game. Gamecasts, Slingbox, all that is cool. But sharing such links puts the entire network at risk of being shut down. If you do it, the comment will be deleted. If you persist, you will unfortunately be banned.</p>
https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/10/5088056/texans-vs-cardinals-open-threadJess Root2013-11-10T13:11:51-07:002013-11-10T13:11:51-07:00Cards/Texans inactives
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<p>A look at the player we won't see playing. </p> <p>The inactive list is out for the game between the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a>. For the Cardinals, there are no big surprises.</p>
<p>Receiver Brittan Golden tested out his sore hamstring and he apparently did not feel good enough to go. He is one of the team's seven inactives.</p>
<p>Here are who will not dress for Arizona:</p>
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<li><span>WR Brittan Golden</span></li>
<li><span>QB Ryan Lindley</span></li>
<li><span>RB Ryan Williams</span></li>
<li><span>OLB Dontay Moch</span></li>
<li><span>G Earl watford</span></li>
<li><span>TE Kory Sperry</span></li>
<li><span>DE Ronald Talley</span></li>
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<p>The Texans will be without <span>Arian Foster</span>, who will have to have back surgery to repair a bulging disk. That means <span>Ben Tate</span> will start, even though he is playing with four broken ribs.</p>
<p>Here are Houston's inactives:</p>
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<li><span>RB Arian Foster</span></li>
<li><span>T <span>Andrew Gardner</span></span></li>
<li><span>QB <span>T.J. Yates</span></span></li>
<li><span>RB Ray Graham</span></li>
<li><span>ILB Mike Mohamed</span></li>
<li><span>G <span>Cody White</span></span></li>
<li><span>DE Tim Jamison</span></li>
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<h4>More from Revenge of the Birds:</h4>
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<li><a href="http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/9/5085060/texans-vs-cardinals-madden-simulation-predicts-an-arizona-shutout-win?utm_source=revengeofthebirds&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Texans vs Cardinals: Madden simulation predicts an Arizona shutout win</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/9/5084950/2013-nfl-picks-against-the-spread-week-10-look-for-jaguars-buccaneers?utm_source=revengeofthebirds&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">2013 NFL picks against the spread, Week 10: Look for Jaguars, Buccaneers to cover</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/9/5083664/nfl-preview-week-10-what-are-the-5-biggest-matchups-of-the-week?utm_source=revengeofthebirds&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">NFL preview, Week 10: What are the 5 biggest matchups of the week?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/9/5083522/texans-vs-cardinals-preview-5-questions-with-battle-red-blog?utm_source=revengeofthebirds&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Texans vs. Cardinals preview: 5 questions with Battle Red Blog</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/9/5083650/nfl-final-injury-report-week-10-arian-foster-out-vs-arizona-cardinals?utm_source=revengeofthebirds&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">NFL final injury report, Week 10: Arian Foster out vs. Arizona Cardinals</a></li>
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https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/10/5088110/nfl-inactives-week-10-texans-vs-cardinals-no-foster-for-houstonJess Root2013-11-10T07:30:01-07:002013-11-10T07:30:01-07:00Cards/Texans fact sheet
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<p>A look at the Week 10 matchup. </p> <p>The 4-4 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a> will host the 2-6 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> at University of Phoenix Stadium Sunday afternoon. For the 80<sup>th</sup> straight contest at the stadium, it will be a sellout. The Cardinals are coming off a bye week and a 27-13 win two weeks ago over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons">Atlanta Falcons</a>. The Texans have lost six straight games and are desperate to get back on track.</p>
<p>Let's take a look at the matchup between the two.</p>
<p><b>Stats:</b></p>
<p>The Texans are a bit of a statistical anomaly. They are eighth in total offense (yardage), while the Cardinals are 29<sup>th</sup>, but they have scored only 146 points. Arizona has scored 160. Likewise, Houston has the number one overall defense in terms of yards, but have given up 221 points. Arizona's 13<sup>th</sup>-ranked squad has allowed 174 points in eight games.</p>
<p>Obviously, the difference is turnovers. Houston is a -11 on the season with their turnover ratio. Arizona is +1, and that is even with <span>Carson Palmer</span> having thrown 14 interceptions himself.</p>
<p>Houston has been hurt by untimely turnovers and turnovers that score. Opponents have scored seven touchdowns on returns. They gave up a pick-six in five straight games. The defense has only created five turnovers. Arizona has created 19.</p>
<p>Houston averages almost 394 yards of offense per game. They only score just over 18 points. Arizona only averages 314 yards per game, but scores 20 per game.</p>
<p>In terms of pass rushing and pass protections, both teams are similar. Arizona has allowed 23 sacks and has sacked opposing quarterbacks 23 times. Houston also has given up 23 and has sacked the quarterback 20 times.</p>
<p>Arizona will face Houston's Case Keenum at quarterback, who has had a memorable start to his career. In two games, he has thrown for four touchdowns and no interceptions and has an average of 10.53 yards per attempted pass.</p>
<p><b>History:</b></p>
<p>There is very little history between the teams. It is only the third time in the regular season they meet. They played in Houston in 2005, when Houston won. Then, in 2009, the last time they played, Arizona came away with a home victory. Ironically enough, much like the Texans' 2013 losses, Arizona won in 2009 on a <span>Matt Schaub</span> pick-six. <span>Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie</span> intercepted a pass and returned it 49 yards with just over two minutes left in the game to give Arizona a 28-21 win.</p>
<p><b>Connections: </b></p>
<p>The Texans have one former Cardinal. That is defensive lineman Antonio Smith, who left the Cardinals after the 2008 season. he was drafted by Arizona in the fifth round of the 2004 draft.</p>
<p>Arizona has right tackle <span>Eric Winston</span> as their only former Texan (player). He played 92 games from 2006-2011 for Houston.</p>
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https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/10/5086578/texans-vs-cardinals-preview-statistics-history-connections-and-moreJess Root2013-11-10T06:00:10-07:002013-11-10T06:00:10-07:00TV, radio, odds, traffic info for Cards/Texans
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<p>The nuts and bolts to attending or watching the game on TV. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a> host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> and hope to send them to their seventh straight loss, all while improving their record to 5-4 on the season.</p>
<p>Planning on attending the game? There is some information to consider with traffic. More on that ahead. Want to watch the game on TV? Here is the info you need.</p>
<p><b>Game time: </b>4:25 PM Eastern/2:25 PM local, University of Phoenix Stadium</p>
<p><b>TV info (station, broadcasters): </b>CBS (KPHO-TV5 locally); Kevin Harlan (play-by-play)<b>, </b> Solomon Wilcots (color)</p>
<p><b>Radio broadcast info: </b>(local English) Arizona Sports 620 (Dave Pasch, Ron Wolfley, Paul Calvisi), (local Spanish) KVVA 107.1 FM (Gabriel Trujillo, <span>Rolando Cantu</span>), (national) Sports USA Radio (Adam Amin, John Robinson, Rich Gray)</p>
<p><b>Odds: </b>Cardinals favored by three points, over/under 42.5</p>
<p><b>Traffic info:</b></p>
<p>Fans attending the Cardinals-Texans game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday should expect a higher volume of traffic due to a variety of other events taking place this weekend.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p>Fans are encouraged to give themselves extra time when traveling to University of Phoenix Stadium for the game. <u></u><u></u></p>
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<p>Those heading to the Cardinals game should be aware of the following traffic and parking details.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<li><span>In the morning, traffic on the I-10 freeway is expected to be heavier due to the events at Phoenix International Raceway.</span></li>
<li><span>All Cardinals parking areas will open at 10:00 AM on Sunday. Stadium gates will open at 12:45 PM.</span></li>
<li><span>For those arriving early, be sure to check out the Pre-Flight Party at the Westgate Entertainment District (open at11:00 AM) or the Flight Deck on the plaza outside of University of Phoenix Stadium (open at 10:45 AM.)</span></li>
<li><span>After the game, the I-10 freeway will be again be busier than normal from the PIR post-event traffic. Guests should consider an alternate route like the 101 Freeway north.</span></li>
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<p>For a game day parking map and additional parking information, please visit the Cardinals website at:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.azcardinals.com/stadium/parking-map-and-directions.html">www.azcardinals.com/stadium/<wbr></wbr>parking-map-and-directions.<wbr></wbr>html</a><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p>The Arizona Department of Transportation offers the 511 Traveler Information Service and information is provided before, during and after all home games to make the commute much easier. Fans are encouraged to dial 511 and hit *7 for special events/ Cardinals traffic information on game day.</p>
https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/10/5086418/texans-vs-cardinals-game-time-tv-schedule-odds-and-traffic-informationJess Root2013-11-09T14:00:09-07:002013-11-09T14:00:09-07:00Madden picks 21-0 Cards win over Texans
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<p>This would be the finest performance of the year -- virtual or real. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a> turn the tables on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> and shut out a hungry team to open up the second half of the season. This matchup is a smash mouth day where two top defenses fought to the end keeping scores hard to come by, but ultimately the Texans offense was unable to get going with the lack of the ground game and Texans QB <span>Case Keenum</span> having a tough day against the Cardinals secondary.</p>
<p>With a 21-0 victory it simply is too incredible to believe, especially since the fourth quarter touchdown is capped off by a 2-point conversion, which would essentially be salting the wound with 3:15 left in the game. But let's see the breakdowns anyway so we can see how well the Cardinals had prepared for the Texans</p>
<p>Top Performers:</p>
<p>Cardinals:</p>
<p>QB: <span>Carson Palmer</span> 21/32 (65%) 252 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT, 110.4 Rating</p>
<p>WR: <span>Larry Fitzgerald</span> 8 rec, 94 yards, 1 TD, 11.7 avg</p>
<p>RB: <span>Rashard Mendenhall</span> 15 att, 50 yards, 3.3 avg</p>
<p>D/ST: <span>Daryl Washington</span> 7 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack</p>
<p>Texans:</p>
<p>QB: Case Keenum 8/27 (29%) 67 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 39.6 Rating</p>
<p>WR: <span>Andre Johnson</span> 4 rec, 41 yards, 10.2 avg</p>
<p>RB: <span>Dennis Johnson</span> 7 att, 17 yards, 2.4 avg</p>
<p>D/ST: <span>Kareem Jackson</span> 9 solo tackles,</p>
<p>Box Score || 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 || Final</p>
<p>Texans || 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 || 0</p>
<p>Cardinals || 7 | 6 | 0 | 8 || 21</p>
<p><span> </span>Texans Cardinals</p>
<p>Total Off. 112 314</p>
<p>Rushing 45 62</p>
<p>Passing 67 252</p>
<p>First 6 14</p>
<p>PR 7 37</p>
<p>KR 47 0</p>
<p>3<sup>rd</sup> Conv% 1-11(9%) 2-10(20%)</p>
<p>4<sup>th</sup> Conv% 0-1(0%) 0-0(0%)</p>
<p>2-Point Conv 0-0(0%) 1-1(100%)</p>
<p>Red Zone 0-0(0%) 1-2(50%)</p>
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<p>Not listed above is Mendenhall also had 5 receptions for 46 yards and one touchdown for his best game of the year. If the Cardinals perform half as well I'm sure everyone here at ROTB would be ecstatic. Let's just hope that Madden gets it right this time.</p>
https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2013/11/9/5085060/texans-vs-cardinals-madden-simulation-predicts-an-arizona-shutout-winRandy Fields2013-11-09T08:00:15-07:002013-11-09T08:00:15-07:005 ?s with Battle Red Blog
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<p>We talk to the enemy for some outside perspective. </p> <p>With the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> coming to town, I touched base with Brett Kollman from <a href="http://www.battleredblog.com/">Battle Red Blog</a>. Here is what Brett had to say.</p>
<p><b><i>ROTB: So...tell us about the QB situation. What exactly happened to Matt Schaub, and could <span>Case Keenum</span> really be the answer? What does he bring to the table?</i></b></p>
<p><i>BRB:</i> Matt Schaub showed that he simply is not physically up to the task of being a starting quarterback anymore. He no longer had what little arm strength he used to possess to make throws down field, and his mobility went from minimal to downright nonexistent. <span>Matt Schaub's</span> main redeeming quality was intelligence with the football, and after all of those consecutive pick sixes, even that seemed to be gone too. The jury is still way, <i>way </i>out on Case Keenum. He is the kind of quarterback that does everything wrong and still magically gets results. It's as if the basic rule of not throwing a 40-yard rainbow across your body while running backwards does not apply to him, and I have no idea why. His gunslinger, throw-it-up play style might come back to bite him at some point, and I am still not remotely sold that he is a long term solution, but he has been fun to watch in the last two games.</p>
<p><b><i>ROTB: How bad is the injury situation at running back? Will Arian Foster or <span>Ben Tate</span> play on Sunday. If not, who will the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Cardinals</a> be seeing?</i></b></p>
<p><i>BRB: </i>Foster is out, Tate is playing with broken ribs, and the Texans offensive line still employs <span>Derek Newton</span>. I would not be too worried about the Houston run game as long as <span>Calais Campbell</span> and <span>Daryl Washington</span> get to line up against guys like Wade Smith. It's almost not fair. As for who the Texans will put on the field, I expect a healthy mix of Ben Tate and rookie UDFA Dennis Johnson just like last week. Johnson is a smaller, speedier back who will look to get the edge early and often.</p>
<p><b><i>ROTB: How much will the coaching change affect the team this week, and how different will the playcalling look? </i></b></p>
<p><i>BRB: </i>Honestly, I am not sure. However, the lack of Gary Kubiak calling the offense was evident last week as the Texans were held to just three second half points after virtually blowing out the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Colts</a> defense in the first half. I would like to think that Case Keenum, <span>Andre Johnson</span>, and <span>DeAndre Hopkins</span> will have some success on Sunday, but playing without their head coach on the road against a good defense is cause for concern. I personally am starting the Cardinals defense this week, for whatever that is worth.</p>
<p><b><i>ROTB: At 2-6, what have been the biggest issues or problems that you can pinpoint that would explain how such a talented team could be in such a bad situation?</i></b></p>
<p><i>BRB: </i>Where to start? Special teams are horrific (again), clock management has been an issue all year long (again), injuries to star players have piled up (again), <span>Ed Reed</span> stole million of dollars from this organization, Matt Schaub became a shell of a quarterback, <span>Brice McCain</span> and Derek Newton are still on the roster. Take your pick, really. No amount of talent can overcome bad quarterback play, bad coaching decisions, and bad special teams. It's just flat out not possible. I hate to say it, but the Texans have literally become the 2010 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">San Diego Chargers</a>.</p>
<p><b><i>ROTB: Maybe this is redundant, but what has been the season's biggest surprise, and what has been the biggest disappointment?</i></b></p>
<p><i>BRB: </i>I think both the biggest surprise and disappointment is the Texans not being in the hunt for the first seed in the playoff picture. Houston was a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> favorite not three months ago. Now they are in the running for Jadaveon Clowney and Marcus Mariota. As a Texans fan, I have become used to seasons "not going our way", but the pain of having success and watching it slip into mediocrity is just plain gut wrenching. I know it does not quite compare, but I feel like this agony is in the same vein of Cardinals fans having to endure the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Steelers</a> party under the confetti. This was supposed to be our season. OUR. SEASON. Ugh...</p>
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