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  • POOLSIDE
    SBR MVP
    • 09-06-14
    • 2839

    #1
    Someone make a compelling argument for the Texans
    I feel like Colts -1 is free money here. And of course any time I think that, I'm probably wrong. I'm open to being wrong, but I don't see where I'm wrong.

    Potentially decent running game is about the only plus I see for them on offense, and even that includes a slightly injured and therefore probably limited Foster. However, the Colts already know to focus solely on the running game because Mallett is horrible. Can't hit the side of a barn and incapable of deciding which is the correct barn to throw to. Just like Atlanta did last week, make Mallett beat you. Oh and Mallett is playing through an injury of his own.

    Meanwhile Luck is back and presumably healthy. Obviously there are question marks here but even a limited Luck should be good enough. I know the o line is a turnstile, but Houston's defense is also incredibly overrated in my opinion. They couldn't stop the run last week to save their lives, and Matt Ryan picked them apart.

    Hell, Houston's one victory this year was a home win over Tampa in a game that the Tampa kicker missed THREE field goals and an extra point. That's ten points he personally took off the board. Houston won that game by ten points.

    My legitimate fear here is that Houston is down at the half 10-0 or something manageable and switched to Hoyer, who is capable of sustaining drives and isn't afraid to throw the ball downfield.

    I don't see Luck tossing multiple picks here either. I'm confused. Help.
  • Cross44
    SBR High Roller
    • 10-29-12
    • 102

    #2
    Luck and Hasslebeck both questionable. They resigned their third string QB.
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    • WWCD
      SBR MVP
      • 11-22-13
      • 1957

      #3
      Deandre Hopkins is a beast and always a threat to go off.

      I thought Luck was still dealing with a shoulder separation? JJ Watt smells blood and might tear off the other shoulder?

      Not very confident in the Colts personally. I'd hate betting on either team right now LOL.
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      • House
        SBR Hall of Famer
        • 09-04-11
        • 7088

        #4
        They have cool helmets ?
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        • POOLSIDE
          SBR MVP
          • 09-06-14
          • 2839

          #5
          Originally posted by House
          They have cool helmets ?
          I spent a lot of time on this. Not seeing it. Honestly, they pale in comparison to the Colts' timeless horseshoe.
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          • JayDr3am
            SBR Posting Legend
            • 05-06-14
            • 18260

            #6
            Houston wins this in my opinion. Houston has a confusion at the QB position but mallett & hoyer can kinda ish sorta do somethin significant here. don't underestimate foster cause of last game in ATL, it was his first game back and just needs to get a feel. & you already know about deandre Hopkins.. he is a man amongst boys, don't matter whos guardin him. hes gonna shine.
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            • blackHIPPY
              SBR MVP
              • 10-01-14
              • 3978

              #7
              houston is the play its just one of those things you know
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              • JayDr3am
                SBR Posting Legend
                • 05-06-14
                • 18260

                #8
                I never bet on my home team and i rarely side with them cause they've upset me so much lol but i think they win this one. they're gonna give luck hell, especially knowin hes already a lil shaken up..
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                • WWCD
                  SBR MVP
                  • 11-22-13
                  • 1957

                  #9
                  It's HOU -1.5?

                  Wow.
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                  • POOLSIDE
                    SBR MVP
                    • 09-06-14
                    • 2839

                    #10
                    So, no compelling arguments. Yet everyone is on Houston or nothing. Interesting.

                    Any Indy backers out there?
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                    • slacker00
                      SBR Posting Legend
                      • 10-06-05
                      • 12262

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Cross44
                      Luck and Hasslebeck both questionable. They resigned their third string QB.
                      Well said. I want to comment, but people keep beating me to the punch an what I was gonna say.
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                      • POOLSIDE
                        SBR MVP
                        • 09-06-14
                        • 2839

                        #12
                        Obviously any bets being finalized are contingent upon making sure Luck is starting, but I'd bet a fair amount of money right now that he'll be the quarterback on Thursday. I'll even go as far as to say he could have played last Sunday, but they let him rest because it's just the Jags. They signed the third string again because Hasslebeck is now sick and you've always gotta have a backup qb. Not a red flag. They let the third stringer go earlier, prior to Hasslebeck's illness. That's a sure sign Luck will be playing.

                        I still don't see anyone on the Colts. This is peculiar.
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                        • slacker00
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                          • 10-06-05
                          • 12262

                          #13
                          Originally posted by POOLSIDE
                          Obviously any bets being finalized are contingent upon making sure Luck is starting, but I'd bet a fair amount of money right now that he'll be the quarterback on Thursday. I'll even go as far as to say he could have played last Sunday, but they let him rest because it's just the Jags. They signed the third string again because Hasslebeck is now sick and you've always gotta have a backup qb. Not a red flag. They let the third stringer go earlier, prior to Hasslebeck's illness. That's a sure sign Luck will be playing.

                          I still don't see anyone on the Colts. This is peculiar.
                          If Luck could have played Sunday, he would have played Sunday. Something is going on. Wake up.
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                          • POOLSIDE
                            SBR MVP
                            • 09-06-14
                            • 2839

                            #14
                            I mean could have. As in, if it were a playoff game he would have played. They were resting him for the short rest Thursday game.
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                            • slacker00
                              SBR Posting Legend
                              • 10-06-05
                              • 12262

                              #15
                              Originally posted by POOLSIDE
                              I mean could have. As in, if it were a playoff game he would have played. They were resting him for the short rest Thursday game.
                              That's what the media is trying to sell. Vegas says something else. Check the line movement.
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                              • Sherfire
                                SBR High Roller
                                • 10-02-15
                                • 117

                                #16
                                Houston's offense has been so bad this year that I don't think that you can.
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                                • Jeep_Life 42
                                  SBR MVP
                                  • 09-28-15
                                  • 1388

                                  #17
                                  I would stay far away from this game!
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                                  • House
                                    SBR Hall of Famer
                                    • 09-04-11
                                    • 7088

                                    #18
                                    Texans under 23.5 looks about right
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                                    • runwithit
                                      SBR High Roller
                                      • 07-26-15
                                      • 127

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by blackHIPPY
                                      houston is the play its just one of those things you know
                                      On the Texans , Like it .
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                                      • WWCD
                                        SBR MVP
                                        • 11-22-13
                                        • 1957

                                        #20
                                        Thx for thread Poolside. Wasn't even looking at this game. Couldn't stop looking at it after you posted, and now I like Texans.

                                        Took Hou -2.5 -105
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                                        • POOLSIDE
                                          SBR MVP
                                          • 09-06-14
                                          • 2839

                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by WWCD
                                          Thx for thread Poolside. Wasn't even looking at this game. Couldn't stop looking at it after you posted, and now I like Texans.

                                          Took Hou -2.5 -105
                                          HAHAHHAHAHHAHA I do what I can. But seriously, why? What makes you feel this way? I've watched them this year. They're garbage! I'm confused.
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                                          • WWCD
                                            SBR MVP
                                            • 11-22-13
                                            • 1957

                                            #22
                                            Horrid Colts line going up against Watt and Clowney. Think they are in big trouble unless they pound the rock. That's not the Colts. Injured Luck or 40 year old Hasselbeck? Whomever starts this game may not finish.

                                            Hopkins gets his money despite the poor qb play. I feel that Foster and Hopkins come alive here in front of their home crowd and make some big plays. Defense will get the momentum going in the right direction.
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                                            • 44 Mag
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                                              • 10-14-13
                                              • 34490

                                              #23
                                              Men, can't think of one good reason to wager on this crummy game???? Save your money for Sunday.
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                                              • SXRD71
                                                SBR High Roller
                                                • 11-01-11
                                                • 108

                                                #24
                                                Stay away from this hot mess of a game.
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                                                • NardVa
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                                                  • 10-02-07
                                                  • 8325

                                                  #25
                                                  The Texans always find a way to lose to the Colts. Remember that Monday night game 2 years ago. Texans blew a 21-3 lead.
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                                                  • Bbfromgpt
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                                                    • 09-24-12
                                                    • 6115

                                                    #26
                                                    Something is definitely up. It was Colts -1 yesterday and now it's Texans -2.5
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                                                    • WWCD
                                                      SBR MVP
                                                      • 11-22-13
                                                      • 1957

                                                      #27
                                                      Luck questionable. Schefter reporting he would not surprised to see Hasselbeck starting tonite.
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                                                      • Jeep_Life 42
                                                        SBR MVP
                                                        • 09-28-15
                                                        • 1388

                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by Bbfromgpt
                                                        Something is definitely up. It was Colts -1 yesterday and now it's Texans -2.5
                                                        I would just stay away from it!
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                                                        • 44 Mag
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                                                          • 10-14-13
                                                          • 34490

                                                          #29
                                                          Originally posted by WWCD
                                                          Luck questionable. Schefter reporting he would not surprised to see Hasselbeck starting tonite.
                                                          Luck is out. Again, just skip this game. my opinion.
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                                                          • WWCD
                                                            SBR MVP
                                                            • 11-22-13
                                                            • 1957

                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by 44 Mag
                                                            Luck is out. Again, just skip this game. my opinion.
                                                            Too late! I'm in it to win it!
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                                                            • POOLSIDE
                                                              SBR MVP
                                                              • 09-06-14
                                                              • 2839

                                                              #31
                                                              Yeah this is a mess now
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                                                              • 44 Mag
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                                                                • 10-14-13
                                                                • 34490

                                                                #32
                                                                Originally posted by WWCD
                                                                Too late! I'm in it to win it!
                                                                BOL to you brother.
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                                                                • 44 Mag
                                                                  BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                                  • 10-14-13
                                                                  • 34490

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Originally posted by POOLSIDE
                                                                  Yeah this is a mess now
                                                                  Let this one go brother, some decent plays on Sunday.
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                                                                  • JayDr3am
                                                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                                                    • 05-06-14
                                                                    • 18260

                                                                    #34
                                                                    now its to the point where you just leave the game alone and just watch lol wtf.
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                                                                    • Lakers714
                                                                      SBR MVP
                                                                      • 06-17-09
                                                                      • 4671

                                                                      #35
                                                                      I was on board with skipping this game, but with the news that Luck is out and Davis is questionable, I do like the Texans in this spot. Both teams have been really shitty; the colts have been shittier, imo. The Texans have talent on defense and I feel Arian Foster will have a full load tonight and have a good game. I just look at what this Colts team did at home against the Jags. They should've lost and put up 13 points on Jacksonville. Not a huge play, but I do like Texans -4.5 from my local book.
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