Who scares you the most on the texans?

[Dutchmaster617]

I think you're forgetting who's throwing him the ball.

I was going to put it in but I don't think people over looking Schaub matters, we have lost playoff games by failing to defend TD passes from Eli, Sanchez, Flacco, last great QB to do it was Peyton in 06 and yet we have 4 losses since.

Sorry but I don't think their D is going to hurt us, our biggest weakness has to be our inability to hit the QB and leave guys wide open. Wilson, Kap, and Flacco hurt us with bombs this year in 3/4 losses, Brady has played well regardless of who defends him.

Sorry but all my 'fear' is in our defense, I am 100% confident in our offense, JJ Watt is a good story but won't stop Brady.

 

[sz11nike]

On D Watt scare me most, put a few licks on Brady in first game.

The Texans OL scares me as well - mainly cause of their zone/cut blocking style ala Denver(Kubiak). Don't want any injuries to DL on cheap block.

 

[PatsFanSince74]

Whoever "makes a play" that makes the difference, if the Texans need one to be made.

If you'd asked me this question before SB XLII or SB XLVI, I would never have said Tyree or Manningham, so I'll go with that.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

My main concern with mostly every team is our OL vs their DL. That's where the games are won/lost IMO. And the scary part about Houston is they have the DL to disrupt Brady especially if our OL is still banged up. There was a stretch in the first game where they were getting to Brady and he had some trouble until the bomb to Stallworth. Luckily our D did a good job getting the ball back to Brady repeatedly and gave him chances. If the Texans manage to control the clock at all and are able to get to Brady, we're in for a real fight.

 

[chasa]

from everything i've read and heard we really need to keep like 4 guys on that Tight end Brown, the backup to daniels.

He missed the last game, and really it looks like he is the linchpin that makes the texans offense work.

 

[ThatllMoveTheChains!!!]

I was going to put it in but I don't think people over looking Schaub matters, we have lost playoff games by failing to defend TD passes from Eli, Sanchez, Flacco, last great QB to do it was Peyton in 06 and yet we have 4 losses since.

Sorry but I don't think their D is going to hurt us, our biggest weakness has to be our inability to hit the QB and leave guys wide open. Wilson, Kap, and Flacco hurt us with bombs this year in 3/4 losses, Brady has played well regardless of who defends him.

Sorry but all my 'fear' is in our defense, I am 100% confident in our offense, JJ Watt is a good story but won't stop Brady.

Not sure where this 100% confidence comes from seeing as the offense has ranged from decent to lousy in those 4 losses you speak of.

Giants 07: Poor: 14 pts, 311 yds, and 1 TO
Balt 09: Horrible: 14 pts, 218 yds, and 4 TOs...
Jets 10: Mediocre: 21 pts (7 in garbage), 412 yds, and 1 TO
Giants 11: Decent: 17 pts, 359 yds, 1TO, and a safety

So the offense averages ~17pts, 325 yds, and ~2TOs in the losses. That's simply not good, esp in the context of how great those offenses were. The defenses certainly let them down in those games too, but the truth is the Pats aren't likely to lose this game if they break the mid 20s on the score board.

 

[PatsFan2]

Say Watt?:scared:

 

[ForThoseAboutToRock]

Whoever "makes a play" that makes the difference, if the Texans need one to be made.

If you'd asked me this question before SB XLII or SB XLVI, I would never have said Tyree or Manningham, so I'll go with that.

But you could've said Eli and not been wrong since those 2 plays basically won him 2x SB MVP's.

 

[PatsDeb]

For me it's Watt. We can win a shoot out if Foster gets going, and even with him getting 140 yards against the Bengals they only scored 19 points. If Watt gets in Brady's face and is able to throw him way off his game, we are in trouble.

 

[Username]

Probably Watt.

Even if Foster has a career day I can't see them scoring enough points to win unless Watt has a say. Or unless our guys start dropping passes.

 

[maseda17]

It has to be Watt. He is the most likely player to cause a devastating turnover.

 

[ForThoseAboutToRock]

For me it's Watt. We can win a shoot out if Foster gets going, and even with him getting 140 yards against the Bengals they only scored 19 points. If Watt gets in Brady's face and is able to throw him way off his game, we are in trouble.

Playing devil's advocate against those saying Watt (though I think he's a decent choice): The game the Patriots won this year against Denver featured a standout performance by Von Miller. He had 8 tackles, 2 sacks and a forced fumble. TFB was sacked 4 times, and only threw for 223 yards and 1 TD (though he was accurate - 23/31 = 74%). Pats offense didn't fold because they ran for 250 yards (including Woodhead's awesome 3rd and 16 conversion ) plus being opportunistic on defense with 3 fumbles recovered.

My point is - Watt can be great in the game, with the Patriots can win. If Watt goes off and inspires the rest of the defense, then we're DOOMED!

 

[Palm Beach Pats Fan]

I fear no one yet respect everyone.

If we aren't ready for this challenge, then shame on us. This is our most complete team, as it enters the postseason, since 2004. Our guys need to do their jobs and make the opponent fear us.

 

[The Gr8est]

Playing devil's advocate against those saying Watt (though I think he's a decent choice): The game the Patriots won this year against Denver featured a standout performance by Von Miller. He had 8 tackles, 2 sacks and a forced fumble. TFB was sacked 4 times, and only threw for 223 yards and 1 TD (though he was accurate - 23/31 = 74%). Pats offense didn't fold because they ran for 250 yards (including Woodhead's awesome 3rd and 16 conversion ) plus being opportunistic on defense with 3 fumbles recovered.

My point is - Watt can be great in the game, with the Patriots can win. If Watt goes off and inspires the rest of the defense, then we're DOOMED!

Man, I HATE it when we're doomed.

 

[PatsDeb]

Playing devil's advocate against those saying Watt (though I think he's a decent choice): The game the Patriots won this year against Denver featured a standout performance by Von Miller. He had 8 tackles, 2 sacks and a forced fumble. TFB was sacked 4 times, and only threw for 223 yards and 1 TD (though he was accurate - 23/31 = 74%). Pats offense didn't fold because they ran for 250 yards (including Woodhead's awesome 3rd and 16 conversion ) plus being opportunistic on defense with 3 fumbles recovered.

My point is - Watt can be great in the game, with the Patriots can win. If Watt goes off and inspires the rest of the defense, then we're DOOMED!

So you think Foster having a great game is more devastating? One of the reasons I say Watt is I expect that our D will give up some yards/points, but as long as Brady can have his way with whatever D we are facing, we should win. If our O gets shut down and our D plays even pretty good, for it (under 20 pts.) we are more likely to lose, IMHO.

 

[Welkerstache]

Watt could be the biggest difference maker.

I wouldn't say he "scares" me though, cause I'm gonna be on my couch, not trying to block him.

 

[Dutchmaster617]

Not sure where this 100% confidence comes from seeing as the offense has ranged from decent to lousy in those 4 losses you speak of.

Giants 07: Poor: 14 pts, 311 yds, and 1 TO
Balt 09: Horrible: 14 pts, 218 yds, and 4 TOs...
Jets 10: Mediocre: 21 pts (7 in garbage), 412 yds, and 1 TO
Giants 11: Decent: 17 pts, 359 yds, 1TO, and a safety

So the offense averages ~17pts, 325 yds, and ~2TOs in the losses. That's simply not good, esp in the context of how great those offenses were. The defenses certainly let them down in those games too, but the truth is the Pats aren't likely to lose this game if they break the mid 20s on the score board.

Our last two losses were just that, scored 30 but gave up 31 and 41 to BAL and SF. I stick with the offense regardless, I don't see how you can have more confidence in our weak defense.

 

[randomk1]

Whoever "makes a play" that makes the difference, if the Texans need one to be made.

If you'd asked me this question before SB XLII or SB XLVI, I would never have said Tyree or Manningham, so I'll go with that.

Two lucky plays vs a D-line that controlled two very prolific offenses for 2 games?

 

[PatsFanSince74]

Two lucky plays vs a D-line that controlled two very prolific offenses for 2 games?

As BB has said many times, championships are won by the team that makes a play when it has to make one. The rest is just a bunch of stats.

And, BTW, "lucky" is your word, not mine. Making a play is more about "making a play" than it is about luck, IMO.

 

[stcjones]

NOTHING scares me about THEM.....What would scare me...is if we are "slow out of the gate getting our offense going", stay too conservative in the offensive gameplan....and for our defense to have to stay on the field too long as a result. We need to establish the run, keep the hurry up offense going and be able to move the chains early. The D HAS TO get pressure on Schaub and make him uncomfortable early and OFTEN......IF we can do all that....everything else should take care of itself!

jj watt? Foster?

For me it has to be foster. Limit him..and the pats have a very good chance at winning..if he has 150 yards...it will be cloe