We are now officially in the playoff race, especially because the Niners suck dick so we have a shot at both WC spots
Miguel, Just PM'ed you the pic for your avatar, sorry it's late. A few thoughts on the game:
- First, fuck the refs! that was our worst officiated game of the season with the crown achievement being that Mendenhall fumble at our own 5. Refs blew the whistle 5 fucking times calling the play dead before he fumbled and they still called it. Bullshit and that resulted in the Texans last TD that brought them within 3. Props to the team rising above and winning regardless as you have to when things don't go your way. It's just frustrating when you get reamed as if you're playing on the road in your own stadium.
- Welcome to the NFL, Housler! About damn time you emerged! I guess all it took was threatening his job with the Ballard hire. I guess Ballard signing could be effective regardless what he does on the field. Really hope he keeps it going and reaches the potential we all feel he has, guy could really cause mismatch problems with his size and speed.
- Floyd going out really hurts but Roberts re-emerged to pick up the slack. Still we need that other big body back as soon as possible. Fortunately we play the Jags this week.
- Palmer played pretty solid over all and the OL didn't make me call for their heads so I'd say that's improvement
- The D continues to be one of the best second half defenses in the league. They need to perform better in the first halves, however. Outstanding way to begin the game though
What is insane is that the second play of the game, following the turnover TD, should have been another! Both P2 and D Wash would have intercepted that pass if they didn't run into each other and there was no one in front of them....That would have been amazing. Oh well, I'll take the one we accomplished on the first play!
- We need to get better at not tipping and fumbling would-be interceptions. Dansby especially seems to keep doing this.
- Ellington is still vastly superior to Mendy. I can't stand using Mendy so much like most fans, you know he won't be here next year and we could be getting Taylor those touches and he's done a good job in his limited opportunities. I understand why as we are in play off contention mode and Mendy has more experience so I get the logic but it's still frustrating with the way Mendy performs. I will give him credit for those few consecutive solid runs late in the game, however. We need to keep the RB production up as it is very evident how much it helps Palmer.
- ST was money except for blocking on punt returns. The punts were fantastic, pinning the Texans O with shitty field position great, and the FG block ended up being a real game changer. Bethel is a ST stud!