Week 4: Houston Texans

[Edman]

Houston is 1-2 but playing much better than anticipated. Houston clobbered Jacksonville last week and C.J Stroud has yet to throw an interception.

Will Anderson Jr. is living up to his draft stock and he's been good. Disrupted Lawrence several times last week and caused a pick. Tomlin ate Dinner with Anderson and really liked him coming out of Alabama but thus was gone before we had a chance to pick him. Fourth week in a row the Steelers O-Line have to deal with a decent pass rusher. Tank Dell broke out last week too.

Winnable game, but as long as the Steelers have Canada, I can never say for certain they can handle any opponent they face.

[DuckHodges]

Yeah we're favored but if they whipped the Jagoffs then they're pretty tough. No expectation for this one, I'm still in wait and see mode before making a judgement call on this team.

[86WARD]

Good match up for Harris and Warren…

[Psycho Ward 86]

I saw somewhere that the Texans are down 6 O-linemen, including both starting tackles? Is that an exaggeration, because if it isn't my god, TJ and Highsmith are going to feast, regardless of how well Stroud has been playing

[Rotorhead]

I saw somewhere that the Texans are down 6 O-linemen, including both starting tackles? Is that an exaggeration, because if it isn't my god, TJ and Highsmith are going to feast, regardless of how well Stroud has been playing

Looking at their injury report, their backup center is questionable, both OTs are questionable, one being a backup also. That was a quick scan of it.

[HollywoodSteel]

I saw somewhere that the Texans are down 6 O-linemen, including both starting tackles? Is that an exaggeration, because if it isn't my god, TJ and Highsmith are going to feast, regardless of how well Stroud has been playing

They have a few backups on the line and have been giving up a lot of sacks. But the worst part for them is that their backup LT got hurt as well so they’re bringing up someone from the practice squad to fill in.

Highsmith might have a career day. Especially if they give the RT extra help to deal with TJ.

I almost feel bad for the rookie QB because this could be even more of a welcome to the NFL game than he’s already experienced. We just need to keep the middle plugged so he has nowhere to go when the edge rushers are coming at him from both sides.

[86WARD]

24-16 Steelers.

[Born2Steel]

The Texans would be better off running the ball then. Rather than put your offense in the toughest possible situations over and over vs the Steelers pass rush. Run the ball instead.

I still feel like the Steelers should win this one. Is Kendrick Green starting for the Texans? Who is he blocking? The ball is probably going the other side.

[pczach]

The Texans would be better off running the ball then. Rather than put your offense in the toughest possible situations over and over vs the Steelers pass rush. Run the ball instead.

I still feel like the Steelers should win this one. Is Kendrick Green starting for the Texans? Who is he blocking? The ball is probably going the other side.


I have a feeling that's what the Texans are going to do. They are going to run the ball a lot. Use power schemes, run at the edge pass rushers. Then go play action with a lot of max protection and take deep shots. Just a feeling.

[vasteeler]

Someone asked me today "who y'all playing this weekend?" I answered "the Oilers." It actually took me a few seconds to realize why he was looking at me as if I had grown another head... Lol

[tube517]

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[pczach]

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Of course it is! :chuckle:

[hawaiiansteeler]

The Texans played inspired football last week, routing the Jags on the road behind a breakout showing from their new face of the franchise. C.J. Stroud's steady improvement should have Houston fans thrilled for what's to come.

Except for maybe this weekend. While Stroud is 1-1 against Super Bowl-winning head coaches in his young career, Mike Tomlin is a masterful 24-4 against rookie QBs (including the playoffs) in his 17 seasons in charge.

https://www.nfl.com/news/week-4-nfl-picks-2023-nfl-season

[ALLD]

All my exes live in Texas.

[steel striker]

As we all know The Steelers are famous for losing these types of games and, hopefully they will be ready for this game. Any given Sunday! I think the Steelers will win this game and, hopefully it's less stressful than the last 2 games.

[86WARD]

This is a game the Steelers win. They win these weird kind of games but it won’t be by a lot. Also if Jaylen Warren were to take over as a starter, this would be the place…otherwise, it’s not happening.

[Steeler-in-west]

If the Steelers win this game they are a legit playoff team

update:

kendrick green is apparently their starting guard - maybe a win is not all that after all

[Rotorhead]

So watching sports channels to make final touches to my fantasy lineup and everyone is talking about is how Myles Garret is the best defensive player that ever existed . . . I hope TJ sees that and answers accordingly.

[that1guy]

Soft and confused on defense