Game Thread: Game # 3: Patriots V Texans 9-23-17

[redseat]

welp, Not to early to discuss this game and have this as the game thread.

Health is going to be an issue (for the Patriots at least) if they want to win this game...

Hightower
Gronk
Dola
Dorsett
Burkhead
Hogan

Granted they still have one of the greatest weapons in Brady but still... If JJ has his way with Solder (who I am NOT impressed with at all this season) then Brady will be on his back a lot.

 

[redseat]

With this be a game that Lewis and White are used more? Will Gronk be "healthy?"

At least this is a home game

 

[Rex Racer]

Remember the Texans celebrating like they won the Super Bowl last month when they beat NE in a preseason game? I'll bet the Patriots do.

 

[redseat]

Remember the Texans celebrating like they won the Super Bowl last month when they beat NE in a preseason game? I'll bet the Patriots do.

They did. But with the banged up Pats there is a chance they could actually win

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Remember the Texans celebrating like they won the Super Bowl last month when they beat NE in a preseason game? I'll bet the Patriots do.

I didn't see it. Did they wear their lettermen jackets?

 

[NWPATSFAN]

I'm not too worried. NE wins this game just not sure they cover the spread. TB will be back to show the NE faithful week one was a fluke. Houston great D but their offense is putrid.

 

[redseat]

I'm not too worried. NE wins this game just not sure they cover the spread. TB will be back to show the NE faithful week one was a fluke. Houston great D but their offense is putrid.

Yes there offense blows chunks but with the injuries the Patriots have to their offense it might be difficult to score

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Yes there offense blows chunks but with the injuries the Patriots have to their offense it might be difficult to score

I'm still confident. I think Gronk is fine. Hogan 50/50. If not watchout for the healthy backs to have a monster game both on the ground and through the air.
Who knows maybe Cooks or Dorsett becomes a factor. Just a matter of time before one or both of them go off.

 

[redseat]

I'm still confident. I think Gronk is fine. Hogan 50/50. If not watchout for the healthy backs to have a monster game both on the ground and through the air.
Who knows maybe Cooks or Dorsett becomes a factor. Just a matter of time before one or both of them go off.

Dorsett was hurt, wasn't Cooks too?

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Dorsett was hurt, wasn't Cooks too?

I'm currently out of the country so not 100% up to date. I haven't seen anything about either not being available?

 

[Rex Racer]

I didn't see it. Did they wear their lettermen jackets?

No lettermen jackets, they just danced and celebrated every play like it was the SB. I was chuckling at the Texans while the game was in progress.

 

[redseat]

I'm currently out of the country so not 100% up to date. I haven't seen anything about either not being available?

well they just "went out" during the game... Or at least Dorsett did. But I don't think they are out but they might not be too healthy

 

[redseat]

The Patriots will face Houston for the second time in 2017 after conducting joint practices at the Texans's training camp facility in West Virgina followed by a Week 2 preseason meeting in Houston. The Texans won that game 27-23.

Last season, the Patriots and Texans played two times with New England taking a 27-0 victory on Sept. 22 and then a 34-16 win in the Divisional Playoffs. Both of those games were played at Gillette Stadium. QB Jacoby Brissett made his first NFL start in the 2016 regular season meeting.

Overall, the Patriots have met Houston nine times and hold an 8-1 advantage since Houston entered the NFL in 2002.

The Patriots are 5-0 overall against the Texans when playing at home.

New England's only loss against Houston was in the final game of the 2009 regular-season when Houston defeated the Patriots 34-27. The Patriots had already clinched the division prior to that game and Tom Brady was relieved for portions of that game by then backup QB Brian Hoyer.

Before the Texans joined the league, the Patriots and the Houston Oilers were foes dating back to the days of the American Football League, playing twice a year from 1960-69 and 33 times overall before the Oilers moved to Tennessee following the 1996 season.

 

[redseat]

The New England Patriots will honor former cornerback Raymond Clayborn during a special ceremony during halftime of Sunday's game vs. the Houston Texans. Clayborn was voted by the fans as the 26th person to be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame earlier this year.

Clayborn was a three-time Pro Bowl player (1983, 1985, 1986) during his 13-year Patriots career that extended from 1977 through 1989. He was drafted by the Patriots in the first round (16th overall) out of Texas in 1977 and quickly established himself as one of the game's best cornerbacks, as well as a superb kickoff returner.

He set a franchise record with 36 career interceptions, a record which Ty Law tied in 2004 and remains today, 28 years after Clayborn finished his Patriots career.

 

[Shoeshine Boy]

Danny Amendola, Rob Gronkowski, Dont’a Hightower practicing for Patriots

 

[redseat]

Danny Amendola, Rob Gronkowski, Dont’a Hightower practicing for Patriots

well this sounds promising

 

[cheerupcharlie]

The New England Patriots will honor former cornerback Raymond Clayborn during a special ceremony during halftime of Sunday's game vs. the Houston Texans. Clayborn was voted by the fans as the 26th person to be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame earlier this year.

Clayborn was a three-time Pro Bowl player (1983, 1985, 1986) during his 13-year Patriots career that extended from 1977 through 1989. He was drafted by the Patriots in the first round (16th overall) out of Texas in 1977 and quickly established himself as one of the game's best cornerbacks, as well as a superb kickoff returner.

He set a franchise record with 36 career interceptions, a record which Ty Law tied in 2004 and remains today, 28 years after Clayborn finished his Patriots career.

I loved Clayborn. Late 70's early 80's when I became a Patriots fan because of him and Tippett and Nelson.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Danny Amendola, Rob Gronkowski, Dont’a Hightower practicing for Patriots

I was checking to see if this had been posted. This is potentially good news, I did like the bomb Dorsett caught

 

[BigKen]

Cooks and Dorsett are fine. My guess is that Hogan will play and be a prime target for Brady.

The Texans have a very weak WR group and Lamar Miller is still their #1 RB.

You can expect three step drops and a quick release. TB has speed to work with and I'm sure he'll use it.

BB loves playing against rookie QBs. Deshon Watson will get a taste of the Bill Belichick welcome wagon.
All the Patriots have to do is keep the edges closed.

 

[redseat]

Cooks and Dorsett are fine. My guess is that Hogan will play and be a prime target for Brady.

The Texans have a very weak WR group and Lamar Miller is still their #1 RB.

You can expect three step drops and a quick release. TB has speed to work with and I'm sure he'll use it.

BB loves playing against rookie QBs. Deshon Watson will get a taste of the Bill Belichick welcome wagon.
All the Patriots have to do is keep the edges closed.

Yes BB does and I am sure Brady and company will exploit that but I am still nervous about the offense.