1. Ravens 6-2, 2-0 DIV
2. Bengals 6-2, 1-0 DIV
3. Texans 6-3, 3-0 DIV
4. Steelers 6-3, 0-2 DIV
5. Patriots 5-3, 2-1 DIV
6. Bills 5-3, 1-1 DIV

As the AFC South winner, Houston would get an automatic home game at Reliant Stadium should they end up playing in the wild-card game. They've got a fighting chance to end up a top two seed though.

at Tampa Bay, bye week, at Jacksonville, Atlanta, at Cincinnati, Carolina, at Indianpolis, Tennessee

Looking at the final seven games for Houston, I believe a 5-2 finish and 11-5 record overall is a realistic goal. It's possible they may even do better than that. They're likely going to be the odds on favorites in every game left, including the home game against Atlanta and road game against the Bengals -- the two toughest games remaining.

Can't take any game lightly though. It's going to be great to have Andre Johnson back for the stretch run. Got to beat Tampa Bay before the bye week. This game is so huge. A win and Houston has total control in the final six games. A loss and they allow the Titans a chance to get back in the division race.

Josh Freeman will be harrassed and make some turnovers. The Texans defense is ranked 6th overall in the league right now.

gonna get stomped in jacksonville

as usual

It took a hail mary pass by Garrard to beat them last year though. But I agree, they better be on their A-game to win. Jags are pissed at their dirty play from last game.

lol, gabbert is gonna be unclutch again and throw another pick in the redzone kiddo.

Andre Johnson had a "very good" workout Monday. I wonder if he'll play versus Tampa Bay on Sunday? With the bye week coming up you would think the Texans are better off just giving him two more weeks to get back to 100 %? No need to rush a hamstring injury when he'll be needed for the playoff push.

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2011/11/07/texans-wr-johnson-has-very-good-workout/


He'll be playing against the Jaguars one way or another. LOL

I don't know much about Tampa Bay. Can the Texans beat them on the road without Andre or what? Or will they need him to be back?

The Texans are capable of being top 5 in both offense and defense before the season is over. They're 1st in defense now.

Defense (YPG) Complete List
1. Houston Texans 274.0
2. Baltimore Ravens 279.4
3. Pittsburgh Steelers 280.2
4. Cincinnati Bengals 301.2
5. Jacksonville Jaguars 307.0

Total Offense (YPG) Complete List
1. New Orleans Saints 445.1
2. New England Patriots 437.2
3. Philadelphia Eagles 434.4
4. Green Bay Packers 416.4
5. Carolina Panthers 415.1
6 San Diego Chargers 407.0
7 Dallas Cowboys 400.2
8 Houston Texans 393.6

Overall the Texans are 1st in defense and 8th in offense.

Passing offense: 14th, running offense: 2nd, passing defense: 2nd, rushing defense: 4th

The passing offense will improve once Andre Johnson returns. They've been slacking in the five games without him...

Just got to beat Tampa Bay on Sunday and get to 7-3. That's the most important thing right now.

Get it done, Texans. Trying to tie a franchise record of 4 wins in a row and get to 7-3 for the first time.



Andre Johnson is unlikely to play but will run again on Friday and be a game-time decision as of the Thursday Night reports...

http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2011/11/andre-johnson-misses-another-practice-unlikely-to-play-on-sunday/

“I’m almost full speed,” Johnson said. “Everything’s been going pretty positive. I’m excited about it. I feel pretty good. I’m going to run again (Friday), and we’ll see what happens from there. I’ll see how it feels to make sure I’m comfortable.

“A decision hasn’t been made. Me and coach Kubiak will talk about it and go from there.”

Kubiak didn’t rule out Johnson for the game against the Buccaneers, but it’s hard to imagine him playing if he hasn’t practiced with his teammates. He could sit out a sixth consecutive game before the Texans have their open date and return Nov. 27 at Jacksonville.

Andre Johnson will return against Jacksonville on November 27

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/texans-wr-andre-johnson-out-for-sixth-straight-week/2011/11/11/gIQAcC2YCN_story.html


That didn't take long to rule him out on Friday afternoon. Wasn't even a game-time decision. I keep hearing that he's close to returning every week but it makes sense to give him an extra two weeks to get back. Take advantage of the upcoming bye week. Hopefully Tampa Bay won't be too hard to beat on Sunday. They've already won three games in a row without Andre Johnson (3-2 overall) after the tough losses to Baltimore and Oakland. Houston can get to 7-3 if they keep running the ball effectively and playing good defense.