Good Game Guys
 

Well, I asked what we'd learn about our teams. We learned that the Texans need to go for the throat in the red zone. This game should have been over by the end of the first half. The Saints are a dangerous team. We know that if we give you guys an open, you're going to take it. A team with multiple quality receivers will give us problems until we get CB2 solved. You guys abused Jackson this week.

You guys are an elite team. We're on our way but we have to execute better. I have no question about the talent of either team but this young team we have needs to NEVER take their foot off the gas. Not until we have accomplished something. Thanks for the lesson guys.

Mike

So true. three drives inside the ten and coming away with 9 points hurt. but remember the saints have a defense built to pin you back or stop you down close. drives me crazy.

the texans have taken a big step. congrats. things are looking good for the team. good luck

Tough win for us, tough loss for you guys. Great game regardless, you guys will go far. I'm rooting for ya in the AFC, make us Texas natives proud, so we can forget that the cowgirls are from Texas!

Thanks for being a classy fan Texanmike, this was a good game and it showed what type of team we have developed here, one that doesn't quit and rallies around eachother no matter how big the deficit is.
I was impressed with the texans, those problems that plagued you guys the past few seasons, ( great O, poor D, unable to close out games) seem to have been resolved and I was impressed with your D. Im not being overconfident but it's pretty hard to stop drew when he gets in a zone, Sproles has shown to be an amazing acquisition!
Good luck for the rest of the season Texanmike!

The Texans played a great fist half and looked downright scary. I think ya'll will win your division this year. I feel like an idiot for not starting Matt Schaub on my fantasy team yesterday...

Texans play that one at home and it probably goes the other way.

I look for Houston to make the playoffs and go deep...

Yeah you guys are a great team. We will see you guys in the playoffs!! YOu have nothing to be ashamed of as you were in reach the entire game.

Agree Mike, the FG's killed ya. There was some adjustment made at half because our offense was firing on all cylinders and you guys had difficulty stopping us. As dominant as the Texans were the 1rst quarter the Saints were just as dominant in the 4rth. I didn't realize we scored 3 times with 10 minutes to go. Also, our D played terrible all game (as far as yards) , but the last 4 drives you guys only scored on one and that was the bouncy ball play. It is funny, but somehow the Saints are always in a game. They find a way to be close enough to always have a chance. You guys are definitely getting there man. I think you are just like we were when we were putting it altogether. Great game!! Best of luck the rest of the way you guys have a great team.

Houston is well-built, well-coached team.

Andre Johnson. 'Nuff said. Two solid RB's and a nasty zone-blocking scheme.

And watching the D was like a recent history of "how to draft some bad*** players"
Williams
Ryans
Cushing
Watt...

Your future is bright.

Great game, TexanMike, and I think you guys are going somewhere this year. I know you are.

After yesterday, I now believe in my team more. That's how much respect I have for the Texans.

Great fans showed up too. How can we Saints fans not be impressed with guys who show up in another teams stadium, wearing their teams colors, for a team that's never won anything. Thats us a few years ago.

very impressed.

Texans did look good yesteday. I agree with Houston needing to settle for field goals being a problem. I have to admit, I've got Rackers on my fantasy football team, so I'm benefiting from this problem until it gets solved :).

And I think you guys found a beast yesterday in #86 Casey. I think he was the x-factor that nearly won the game yesterday.

Damn redzone!!!! Good game guys. I really cant complain about the Texans play to much. If they get in the endzone instead of kicking field goals we win.But your D did great job keeping us out.
At least it wasnt a div game.LOL

Texans remind me of the Saints in the old NFC West days, with the Colts playing the part of the 49ers.

In those days the 49ers were the top dog, although they weren't nearly as much of a one-pony show as the Colts are.

The Texans will eventually step out of the shadow of the Colts and take over the AFC South.

Just be patient Texans fans, the pieces are in place; just let the stars align and you too will soon be playing for your own Lombardi Trophy!!

Agree with all of it except the well coached part... very debateable. If they don't start making the playoffs, I can see Kubiak out of a job. They've had a lot of talent for multiple seasons already... if Kubiak can't get it done, they need to bring someone else in to take them to the next level. Great talent on the team... they need to start getting those W's.

I feel lucky to have the victory in that one.

There was a statewide sigh of relief after each Texan field goal. That game could have easily been a blowout. It was a good game Texanmike. I really thought you guys had it. But never ever count drew Brees out of anything. He is a fighter, a scraper. If you leave the smallest window open, he will take advantage of it. And that's what happened with the four field goals. My nerves are still shot from watching that game. I don't drink or smoke, but like I said on the chat board yesterday, I considered it during that game. It was rough. I guess it was rougher for you guys. You have nothing to be ashamed about with the performance of your team yesterday. You guys were tough, and I, like many others that have posted on this thread so far, believe you guys will have a great season. Don't be a stranger Texanmike, you either Tackhammer. Quality fans are always welcome here, no matter who their team is. Good luck the rest of the season.

SH

I think it will benefit both teams having played each other so early in the season. Both defenses are going to have to improve to do anything special this year though.

Andre Johnson makes me angry. That dude is a friggin beast. Helluva game and like someone else already said, had it been played in Houston it might have turned out different.

Based on the game yesterday, I'll say congrats to the Texans for winning the AFC South. I don't see any team in that div coming close. Tennessee is a tease but not caliber enough to see playoffs. Thanks for the props, T-Mike.

So Tru and thanks for being the fan your are, the Texans did leave points on the field. 3 FG could have been 21 pts. I always like it when the Saints and the Texans play I call it the I10 bowl lol

Thanks, Mike. You guys are on the right track and have to be the frontrunners in the AFC South.

I echo what most everyone is saying. I met some really great Texan fans before and after the game.... I just said you guys remind me of the Jim Mora Saints.... VERY good but in a big game finding a way to lose... You had us on the ropes and for 40 years we lose that game... Not any more... I really look around the AFC and see no one that you cant beat... So you need to find a way to close and hopefully we have that third matchup in Indy in February...

One thing i disagree with from some posters is that if this game was in Texas the outcome would have been different. I don't think so... Ask Miami... Ask Dallas.... We have a veteran team that knows how to win (can I get a halleluya after 40+ years?) Drew would have won this game and Houston would have lost it in both places.... Houston is close... really close.. to being an elite team.... but just not there yet...

Good luck to them....

It's already been said endless times. Texans are a very good team who are so close to becoming an excellent contender.

You are a great example of what a fan is. Hope to see you again in the Bowl.

I thought we'd hold them to three field goals. Four was the magic number.