It's one thing if a team loses a game by 1, or even 2 scores so long as they fought until the end. Unfortunately this past Sunday it didn't look like the Texans even started fighting this game until the 3rd quarter, only to be beaten back like little dogs that get a little too frisky.
All three phases of the game were problematic when the Giants came to town. The offense had a hard time protecting Matt Schaub and the running game was limited to 24 total yards. That is 24, as in 12 x 2 = 24. The passing game suffered from the lack of protection. Defensively the secondary got torched again. The Giants weren't even going to the run in the 4th quarter to wind clock - Manning just kept passing the ball to keep the clock moving. The only bright spot for the defense was in the 3rd quarter when the playcalling seemed to get a little more aggressive and the team was actually getting pressure on Manning, the problem was the Texans failed to capitalize (and at one point turned the ball over). Special teams play was just as abysmal. While the returns weren't bad, the penalties against the Texans on special teams play kept them in bad field position throughout the game.
Well, this make 2 home games in a row where the Texans were beaten and beaten badly. Losing against the Cowboys was one thing, given that on paper they have one of the most talented teams in the league, but the Giants roster has nowhere near the level of talent the Cowboys have. That's what makes this loss especially hard to take.
This is all I really have to say about the game at this point. I'll have more as I get time throught the week.
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