MNF - Houston at New England - The Orange Mane

baja · 12-10-2012, 01:48 PM

What are your thoughts on this game.

Houston has a better defense but if it enough against NE at home?

Brady has had a major distraction this week with the birth of his daughter on Wednesday.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertai...in-home-birth/

Action · 12-10-2012, 01:52 PM

We need Houston to win this game.

CEH · 12-10-2012, 01:59 PM

I think tonight is a win win for Denver.

Houston wins and Denver has it's own destiny in its hands for the #2 seed

NE wins and next week won't matter too much as Hous has the tie breaker over us and NE will have a great shot at the #1 seed with a tie breaker over HOUS

I bet Baltimore ends up 11-5 no matter what and the #4 seed. Denver just wants to avod Foxboro

DomCasual · 12-10-2012, 01:59 PM

I don't give the Texans much of a shot, unfortunately. I hope I'm wrong.

baja · 12-10-2012, 02:00 PM

What would be best for us is if they were to end in a tie.

DomCasual · 12-10-2012, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CEH

I think tonight is a win win for Denver.

Houston wins and Denver has it's own destiny in its hands for the #2 seed

NE wins and next week won't matter too much as Hous has the tie breaker over us and NE will have a great shot at the #1 seed with a tie breaker over HOUS

I bet Baltimore ends up 11-5 no matter what and the #4 seed. Denver just wants to avod Foxboro

I agree with most of what you said. What I don't understand is how it's a win-win?

If Houston wins, we probably get a BYE and a 2nd round home game. If NE wins, well, we don't.

long beach bronco · 12-10-2012, 02:11 PM

If New England wins tonight, we all become 49er fans next Sunday night. I hope the Niners bring it like they did against the Bears a few weeks ago.

CEH · 12-10-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DomCasual

I agree with most of what you said. What I don't understand is how it's a win-win?

If Houston wins, we probably get a BYE and a 2nd round home game. If NE wins, well, we don't.

More like Big win/ OK win

The win win part for me is avoiding NE for as long as possible

I meant it's not the end of the world if NE wins my assumption would be Denver would be locked into the 3rd seed and NE is probaby goig to win out and Hou still plays Indy twice so NE will have a very good shot at the #1 seed and Denver wouldn't meet NE until the AFCC game

g6matty · 12-10-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by long beach bronco

If New England wins tonight, we all become 49er fans next Sunday night. I hope the Niners bring it like they did against the Bears a few weeks ago.

I hope aldon has 5 more sacks that night

crush17 · 12-10-2012, 02:18 PM

I don't like any teams chances playing AT Foxboro in December.

long beach bronco · 12-10-2012, 02:19 PM

What if the Texans began a losing streak, beginning tonight and they lose to the Colts on Sunday and the Vikings the following Sunday and then play the Colts for the South division in the final game. That would make them no better than 12-4 and if we win out we are 13-3 and if the Niners can somehow win at NE next Sunday, they would finish no better than 12-4 which would give us home field throughout. That would be just pretty.

pricejj · 12-10-2012, 02:19 PM

Rooting against New England (at all times).

maher_tyler · 12-10-2012, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DomCasual

I agree with most of what you said. What I don't understand is how it's a win-win?

If Houston wins, we probably get a BYE and a 2nd round home game. If NE wins, well, we don't.

NE has SF next week also. They could easily lose both games.

baja · 12-10-2012, 02:20 PM

Rooting for the tie

jerseyguy4 · 12-10-2012, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baja

What would be best for us is if they were to end in a tie.

Too much to ask for but that would be awesome.

NE is the favorite at -3. They're also the current favorite to win the Super bowl (anyone else see this? I saw NE at 4.25 to 1. Denver at 5.5 to 1)
There's a reason for this. No one believes NE's defense is as bad as the ranking shows.

That said, if NE has its flaws, Houston stands a good shot at exposing them. I like this game, because even if NE wins, it provides superb late season film for us.

cmhargrove · 12-10-2012, 02:26 PM

Go Houston.

I never really wish for an injury, and I still won't. However, if New England had a "run of bad luck," I would probably be open to that. I mean that in the nicest way.

Really.

razorwire77 · 12-10-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by long beach bronco

What if the Texans began a losing streak, beginning tonight and they lose to the Colts on Sunday and the Vikings the following Sunday and then play the Colts for the South division in the final game. That would make them no better than 12-4 and if we win out we are 13-3 and if the Niners can somehow win at NE next Sunday, they would finish no better than 12-4 which would give us home field throughout. That would be just pretty.

Unlikely, but not impossible. I don't think the Colts have the experience and firepower to beat Houston once, much less twice.

Best thing to hope for is NE dropping this game and the Niners game, Denver takes care of business in Baltimore and we secure a bye.

Drunken.Broncoholic · 12-10-2012, 02:32 PM

I wouldn't be so fast to take SF. They aren't as good when traveling back east. I don't see their offense putting up more than 24.

Drunken.Broncoholic · 12-10-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cmhargrove

Go Houston.

I never really wish for an injury, and I still won't. However, if New England had a "run of bad luck," I would probably be open to that. I mean that in the nicest way.

Really.

I want these 2 teams to beat the hell out of each other. Face down canvas pacquiao style

bronco militia · 12-10-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Drunken.Broncoholic

I want these 2 teams to beat the hell out of each other. Face down canvas pacquiao style

orangeatheist · 12-10-2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drunken.Broncoholic

I want these 2 teams to beat the hell out of each other. Face down canvas pacquiao style

This is exactly what I was thinking. Both teams so battered and bruised that regardless of who wins the game, they both actually lose.

Mat'hir Uth Gan · 12-10-2012, 02:45 PM

Houston has three key defensive starters on IR and Joseph is banged up. Unless Watt goes completely nuts, NE should have all day to throw on a weakened secondary.

Also, this game doesn't mean too much to Houston.

And, it's in New England.

But...it's raining tonight. So, Houston has a prayer if this becomes a "mudder" type game. If not, I don't see them winning.

38-24 New England.

Our best hope is for SF to win next week, which should happen.

orangeatheist · 12-10-2012, 02:51 PM

pricejj · 12-10-2012, 02:56 PM

New England hasn't won a single road game against a winning team all year.

If they don't get the #2 seed, they could be looking at an early exit in the playoffs.

UberBroncoMan · 12-10-2012, 02:57 PM

Really want Houston to win. Houston isn't going to magically collapse and lose three of their last four.

If Houston wins then the #2 seed is completely in our hands. That's all that matters.

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12-10-2012, 01:48 PM	#1
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,763 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	MNF - Houston at New England What are your thoughts on this game. Houston has a better defense but if it enough against NE at home? Brady has had a major distraction this week with the birth of his daughter on Wednesday. http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertai...in-home-birth/

12-10-2012, 01:52 PM	#2
Action Perennial Pro-bowler New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 868 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	We need Houston to win this game.

12-10-2012, 01:59 PM	#3
CEH Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,208	I think tonight is a win win for Denver. Houston wins and Denver has it's own destiny in its hands for the #2 seed NE wins and next week won't matter too much as Hous has the tie breaker over us and NE will have a great shot at the #1 seed with a tie breaker over HOUS I bet Baltimore ends up 11-5 no matter what and the #4 seed. Denver just wants to avod Foxboro

12-10-2012, 01:59 PM	#4
DomCasual The Dude abides. Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cocytus Posts: 13,167 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gus Frerotte	I don't give the Texans much of a shot, unfortunately. I hope I'm wrong.

12-10-2012, 02:00 PM	#5
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,763 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	What would be best for us is if they were to end in a tie.

12-10-2012, 02:11 PM	#7
long beach bronco Registered User "I'm your Huckleberry" Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,017 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	If New England wins tonight, we all become 49er fans next Sunday night. I hope the Niners bring it like they did against the Bears a few weeks ago.

12-10-2012, 02:18 PM	#10
crush17 orange & blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 2,655 Adopt-a-Bronco: DT88	I don't like any teams chances playing AT Foxboro in December.

12-10-2012, 02:19 PM	#11
long beach bronco Registered User "I'm your Huckleberry" Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,017 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	What if the Texans began a losing streak, beginning tonight and they lose to the Colts on Sunday and the Vikings the following Sunday and then play the Colts for the South division in the final game. That would make them no better than 12-4 and if we win out we are 13-3 and if the Niners can somehow win at NE next Sunday, they would finish no better than 12-4 which would give us home field throughout. That would be just pretty.

12-10-2012, 02:19 PM	#12
pricejj jungle Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Louisville, CO Posts: 5,136	Rooting against New England (at all times).

12-10-2012, 02:20 PM	#14
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,763 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	Rooting for the tie

12-10-2012, 02:26 PM	#16
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,396 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Go Houston. I never really wish for an injury, and I still won't. However, if New England had a "run of bad luck," I would probably be open to that. I mean that in the nicest way. Really.

12-10-2012, 02:32 PM	#18
Drunken.Broncoholic Steppin on feet Pickled in Orange and Blue Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Carmel Ca Posts: 6,197 Adopt-a-Bronco: LeLo Lang	I wouldn't be so fast to take SF. They aren't as good when traveling back east. I don't see their offense putting up more than 24.

12-10-2012, 02:45 PM	#22
Mat'hir Uth Gan Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 865	Houston has three key defensive starters on IR and Joseph is banged up. Unless Watt goes completely nuts, NE should have all day to throw on a weakened secondary. Also, this game doesn't mean too much to Houston. And, it's in New England. But...it's raining tonight. So, Houston has a prayer if this becomes a "mudder" type game. If not, I don't see them winning. 38-24 New England. Our best hope is for SF to win next week, which should happen.

12-10-2012, 02:51 PM	#23
orangeatheist Champion of the Godless Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,012

12-10-2012, 02:56 PM	#24
pricejj jungle Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Louisville, CO Posts: 5,136	New England hasn't won a single road game against a winning team all year. If they don't get the #2 seed, they could be looking at an early exit in the playoffs.

12-10-2012, 02:57 PM	#25
UberBroncoMan Your Local Nostradamus ** you injuries, this ** Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,518 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ghost of Hillis	Really want Houston to win. Houston isn't going to magically collapse and lose three of their last four. If Houston wins then the #2 seed is completely in our hands. That's all that matters.