Wow this is what happens when i get tired... Literally not what i meant

The Packers are a good team, but I honestly believe that if the Bears or the Texans got a rematch against them, both teams would win.

That's why I'm predicting a Texans/Bears SB

LOL, I know you made a mistake. We've still got a lot of tough games left. The Bears and Patriots on the road, the Lions on the road on Thanksgiving morning and the two remaining games versus Colts late in the season. We're talking about potential playoff teams on all of them.

I still think the Lions will make a run at the final wild-card spot in the NFC and overtake teams like the Vikings, Eagles and Cowboys. Also the home game against the Vikings could be a decent challenge if they ever find a passing game on offense. We should be able to "zero in" on Adrian Peterson and slow him down. Not even sure I really see an easy game left on the Texans final eight games -- Jaguars and Titans maybe?

I bolded the only three home games we have left. A tough three-week road stretch is coming up soon. We're also 0-10 all time at Indianapolis. So that last game of the season could be tough, but I'm not too worried if they are resting players, possibly already clinched the 1st seed in the AFC before then.

at Bears
Jaguars
at Lions
at Titans
at Patriots
Colts
Vikings
at Colts

I think we need to finish 6-2 to win the 1st seed in the AFC. Maybe 5-3 if we beat the Patriots and own any potential tiebreakers. Going undefeated in the AFC would obviously put them in great shape. Houston already beat Denver and Baltimore so that's huge.

If they can beat New England they'll have all the major tiebreakers. 12-4 may be enough in that scenario. The Houston Texans will have to become the ultimate road team if they expect to get it done for the 1st seed in the AFC Playoffs.

Sort of ironic in some sense. Win on the road to earn your playoff games at home.

Let's get 'er done, Texans!!!!!

I also think another key to beating Chicago is going to be Johnathan Joseph being able to defend Brandon Marshall one on one. Brandon Marshall is playing big time right now. Five straight monster games for Brandon Marshall going into this game. He's playing better than Andre Johnson right now. If this game becomes a high-scoring game we could be in some trouble.

The Texans went 7-3 with Matt Schaub last year and are 7-1 with Matt Schaub this year. That's 14-4 during Matt Schaub's last 18 games. In all four losses, Johnathan Joseph had a bad game. So needless to say the Texans can't allow Brandon Marshall to have his 6th straight big game.



He hurt his wrist but says it wasn't serious. His groin injury is gone so he shouldn't be slow like he was against Jordy Nelson.

If the Texans get to 8-1 with a big road win over the Bears, nobody will question how good they are.

The Texans Defense is the only defense in the NFL this season that hasn't allowed a rushing Touchdown. Matt Forte will be a good test.

Hopefully we can by some miricale play you guys for division title
In week 17, a longshot i know , but still

That's one hell of a stat! Holy crap, jelly lol

I think the Texans will get the 1st seed and the Patriots will get the 2nd seed. The Colts may win the final wild-card spot and get the 6th seed. If they can pull off a road upset in the wild-card game, most likely against the AFC North winner (Steelers or Ravens) they will come to Houston for the divisional round - with the winner going to the AFC Championship game.

I don't want to look too far ahead but the AFC playoff picture is much less clouded like the NFC. The way it looks right now anyways...

http://www.playoffstatus.com/nfl/afcstandings.html

Don't think it will change too much other than the Patriots getting the 2nd seed and the AFC North winner slipping to 3rd or 4th, with the other one getting the 5th seed. It's all about the tiebreakers for Houston. Keep winning conference games and the 1st seed is theirs to control. I mentioned before they can afford to lose two more games, maybe three more games, and still win the 1st seed with a 13-3 or 12-4 record.

As of now the Texans have a 57 % chance to win the 1st seed and a 16 % chance to win the 2nd seed. Either one means a first-round bye. Which is all I really wanted coming into this season. We should have had it last year but Schaub got injured and ruined any hope of that happening.