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    Texans -3 is my favorite play this weekend

    Everyone is down on the Texans because of how poorly they finished but let's face it, the motivation simply wasn't there after they clinched the division. How quickly everyone forgets how good this team really was this year.

    Taking a look at Houston a little more closely, this is a team that changed its identity. It was a long process but going back to last season, they shifted from a passing team to a team that relied on run the ball/stop the run. Even with third string Yates in there at qb, they can still wing it around but this team is built on pounding the run and playing really good defense. Basically they are now built for January football.

    The home crowd should be a pretty big advantage given that it's been such a long time since Houston hosted a playoff game. On top of that, it is an indoor stadium which should help enhance the noise.

    On the other side, Cincinnati was a nice surprise but they aren't that good. They benefited from a pretty easy schedule and struggled in the second half of the season going only 3-5. Last time these two teams played the Bengals were able to load up the box because Andre Johnson was out. They sacked Yates five times but that won't happen in this game.

    I could go on and on about this game but to keep things short, I love Houston here. There's tons of value in the Texans because of their poor finish. Had this game been 3 or 4 weeks ago the Texans would be at least -6. The home crowd will be a big advantage and I expect the Texans D to smother the Bengals here.

    Texans 24
    Bengals 14

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    I'm with you. I'm on Houston-3.

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    with u

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    Bump.

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    Bengals are 0-7 against playoff teams this year and 1-5-1 ATS. Houston is 3-2 SU and ATS.

    I am with you on Houston -3.

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    If Leinart isn't playing Houston will win

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    Quote Originally Posted by thebestthereis View Post
    If Leinart isn't playing Houston will win
    Leinart?

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    I like them as well.

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    Don't be jinxing my play...

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    Quote Originally Posted by k13 View Post
    Don't be jinxing my play...
    GL K

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    Action is split but it looks like the money is on Houston.

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    Quote Originally Posted by t-wizzle View Post
    Action is split but it looks like the money is on Houston.
    Most of the ML is on Cincy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by k13 View Post

    Most of the ML is on Cincy.
    ML has been driven up 20 cents.

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    Quote Originally Posted by t-wizzle View Post
    Leinart?
    it's a joke, i know he is out. i was back and forth on this one but i think as long as yates is ok then i like houston too.

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    Lot of juice on Houston -3 now. I wonder if it moves to 3.5

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    Quote Originally Posted by t-wizzle View Post
    Lot of juice on Houston -3 now. I wonder if it moves to 3.5
    3.5 and 4 in some spots now.

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    i got them @ 2.5 bought a 1/2 earlier today
    its upto 4 now in my book as well

    Good Luck to you and Me

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    cincy matches up well, yates will have to avoid turnovers. but andre being healthy is a good thing. idk about this game, the toughest to cap.

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    Looks like it's gonna need to be Texans -4

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    If Jake Delhomme enters this game at any point for the Texans than I'd be worried. With Yates health being a question I don't feel confident in Foster being able to single handily carry the load for this team. Bengals get their first playoff victory in 21 years.

    Go BENGALS

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    looking good

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    Nice call pal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by D3 Mighty Ducks View Post
    If Jake Delhomme enters this game at any point for the Texans than I'd be worried. With Yates health being a question I don't feel confident in Foster being able to single handily carry the load for this team. Bengals get their first playoff victory in 21 years.

    Go BENGALS

    Bengals still the bungles

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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    Nice call pal.
    Thanks bro I appreciate it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by t-wizzle View Post
    Everyone is down on the Texans because of how poorly they finished but let's face it, the motivation simply wasn't there after they clinched the division. How quickly everyone forgets how good this team really was this year.

    Taking a look at Houston a little more closely, this is a team that changed its identity. It was a long process but going back to last season, they shifted from a passing team to a team that relied on run the ball/stop the run. Even with third string Yates in there at qb, they can still wing it around but this team is built on pounding the run and playing really good defense. Basically they are now built for January football.

    The home crowd should be a pretty big advantage given that it's been such a long time since Houston hosted a playoff game. On top of that, it is an indoor stadium which should help enhance the noise.

    On the other side, Cincinnati was a nice surprise but they aren't that good. They benefited from a pretty easy schedule and struggled in the second half of the season going only 3-5. Last time these two teams played the Bengals were able to load up the box because Andre Johnson was out. They sacked Yates five times but that won't happen in this game.

    I could go on and on about this game but to keep things short, I love Houston here. There's tons of value in the Texans because of their poor finish. Had this game been 3 or 4 weeks ago the Texans would be at least -6. The home crowd will be a big advantage and I expect the Texans D to smother the Bengals here.

    Texans 24
    Bengals 14
    Cincinnati probably should have kept this game closer but like I said this game was going to come down to Houston running the ball and stopping the run and the home field advantage.

    188 rushing yards for the Texans. 76 for the Bengals.

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    Nice win.

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