Game Thread: Sunday AFC Divisional game: Houston Texans at New England Patriots 3pm ET on ESPN/ABC

[DJ Fieri]

Pats -3
O/U: 40.5

 

[Xeliou66]

I’m expecting this to be a defensive battle, both are tough on D. I’m picking the Texans, I think they’ll pull out the win in a close one

 

[realityball]

this is a tough one, although I feel a little better about NE’s chances after last weeks games … Stroud looked worse than Hebert and Maye offers twice the options that Rogers had … the game will be decided by Houston blowing up the pocket and Maye’s reaction to that and whether the Patriots can pressure Stroud anywhere near what they did to Hebert … who btw took a lot of the heat undeservedly in that loss …

Pats 17
Houston 10

 

[Southieinnc]

Houston has a mediocre O/line and weaker passing game. They beat the Steelers by playing better rushing game than they have ever played. They won’t be able to run effectively against NE defense. Houston will be forced to play hero ball and Stroud will not be able to deliver. NE 23 Tex 10

 

[Rushrules2112]

I'm not expecting Pats offense to do a whole lot but get at least 16 points again. I'm having a harder time figuring out how the Texans are get to 16, though?

 

[Brees#1]

Hopefully, NE. But I'm not sure a Buffalo AFC CG at NE is ideal.

 

[PDay8810]

For me...this game defines the word toss-up
I'm not betting this one.

Believe strongly in Houston's pass rush, pressure rate
BUT
Less unsure with the Pats QB than I am with Houston's.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

I'm with you @PDay8810 . I have no idea what to expect from Stroud and the Texans offense. I believe in that defense though. N.E. has had a good year and props to them but if Stroud plays a clean game, I think Houston wins a close one. If he plays like he did in Pittsburgh, I think the Pats take it. It's a coin flip.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Patriots 30
Texans 24

 

[UK Cowboy]

Houston in a defensive battle

 

[NWPATSFAN]

NE by two scores. It looks like Gonzales will be a go as he was at practice yesterday without a red jersey. Nico likely not going to be available. With that addition and subtraction I like NEs chance. Bet the under.

 

[MileHigh64]

I don't think the Texans can match the running production that they had against the Steelers. Also don't see the Patriots running over that D and putting up the points they did against the Chargers. Low scoring, tight game with home field being the difference. Patriots over Houston 13-9.

 

[Southieinnc]

I'm not expecting Pats offense to do a whole lot but get at least 16 points again. I'm having a harder time figuring out how the Texans are get to 16, though?

Welcome to the Hoop! Stick around!!!!!!

 

[Southieinnc]

https://x.com/LosTalksPats/status/2011898386556076196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2011898386556076196%7Ctwgr%5E240d98c5170e629a8329df932005a4dea224d4cb%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.battleredblog.com%2Fhouston-texans-analysis%2F72959%2Fhouston-texans-vs-new-england-patriots-divisional-round-predictions

 

[PDay8810]

I'm with you @PDay8810 . I have no idea what to expect from Stroud and the Texans offense. I believe in that defense though. N.E. has had a good year and props to them but if Stroud plays a clean game, I think Houston wins a close one. If he plays like he did in Pittsburgh, I think the Pats take it. It's a coin flip.

This game has so many factors. When it's over, most will say they knew it all along.

Put a gun to my head, New England,

I'm passing on this one.
Dallas guy....SO, best I say less about Houston.
IF you don't cheer a little bit for Will Anderson, you don't know football.

 

[Dude]

Anything else is pudding, when’s the last time you said that?

 

[MileHigh64]

Haiku incoming.....

Stroud pick six again
Maye scrambles for a touchdown
Vrabel gets it done

 

[Airraidtech]

With Bo Nix broken ankle. Pats or Texans will be punching Themselves in the dick if they lose this game. The SB is right there.

Dont **** this up CJ

 

[DJ Fieri]

Wake up, youse bitches!!!!!

LFG!!!!

 

[realityball]

With Bo Nix broken ankle. Pats or Texans will be punching Themselves in the dick if they lose this game. The SB is right there.

Man, gonna be a lotta folks pissed if NE gets to the SB with this set up … imagine if Seattle throws an interception on the goal line again?

… that’d be ‘Golden’ … or is that ‘Fool’s Gold’ and Cam was right all along?