To the Texans Fans
 

4 years ago the 7-3 Patriots went to New Orleans for a Monday night showdown with the 10-0 Saints, who were eager to prove that they were for real. They humiliated us on national TV. It was an ass-kicking.

Tonight didn't go the Texans way, but you guys have a terrific team, and are having a great season. You have some amazing players to build around, and your team is reminiscent of the Patriots in many ways. They didn't talk trash, they don't make excuses, they're focused, they're balanced, they're professional. Their a team that I will be rooting for as a fan of good football.

You've also been tremendous guests on our board this week, talking football with knowledge and insight, and being courteous guests. I hope we've been gracious hosts, and that Patriot fans on your boards have been equally civil.

The Texans will learn from this, and they will probably regroup. They've shown this season that they're a tough and resilient team, and if they're truly a championship team they'll use this to get to the next level. I will fervently hope that you guys lose at least one of your next 3 games so that we don't have to face to prospect of a rematch in Houston - that could be unpleasant for us.

Good luck, and don't let one game take away from a great season.

Mayoclinic

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The texans D is for sure the best in AFC if not the NFL, if only they had a better QB

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And man JJ Watt is the best defensive player in the league by a large margin. Pure stud and even as a Pats fan I'm excited to watch him for his career.

Re: To the Texans Fans
 

Amen to that, Mayoclinic.

Watt is a genuine beast - its Brady's super-quick release that helped him avoid numerous sacks - as it was he just got hit alot.

Watt also did some great work in run defense for the most part.

Brady had an awesome game - despite a few misfires along the way.

Schaub looks barenaked once you takeaway a dominant running game - the dude has not proved he is elite - not close.

Great game from Lloyd also.

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I gotta give credit to my team for a spectacular performance and making a statement on who the top dog is in the AFC. That said, the teams are alot closer than the score indicated IMO and the Texans are still a legit threat in the AFC. We got a number of breaks:

Both fumbles that stayed with us, especially the one where a Texan fell right on top of the ball.
A costly PI on HOU on the deep ball to Welker.
Shaub missing some open guys.

A few plays go differently here and there, Shaub not throwing a very costly pick, and this could've been much different. There was a stretch in the game where Houston's D was giving Brady fits, thankfully we had the big lead at that point. All in all a big win for us and alot to be excited about, but it's still just one win. Lots of football to be played.

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(and please beat the Broncos so the Pats don't have to play them)

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JJ Watt is the best defensive end I've seen since Bruce Smith, and he may end up being better than Smith. Unreal.

Pfffttt. Broncos.:thumbdown:

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Well said, Brother Mayo!! http://www.patriotsplanet.com/BB/ima...ilies/beer.gif

1 ~ Planet Hoosten Fans who've visited have been admirably courteous...I hope they return!! http://www.patriotsplanet.com/BB/ima...ilies/beer.gif

2 ~ I absolutely love that Planet Hoosten team in about a million ways!! We have earned an immense Honor, triumphing tonight over an extremely worthy Adversary!!

Thanks for a great Game, Planet Hoosten. You are a young, talented team, well led, and rich in Character. It was a Honor to do Battle with you. I expect it will only be the first, and that our next Battle will be far closer.http://www.patriotsplanet.com/BB/ima...ilies/beer.gif

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I have to say, I really like the Houston team. If the Pats lose at some point, I'll be rooting for them. They are just solid professionals through and through - no blame or excuses, no trash talking, no nonsense. Great balance, great play action. Love Watt, love Barwin, love Foster, love Johnson, and a host of others. It's a team I'd be proud to call my own any day. The score doesn't reflect the battle - as Patsylicious pointed out, a few bounces and/or plays early on and the game could have changed dramatically. I have no less respect for the Texans after this game than before, or if they had won.