Houston Texans Midseason Predictions
By Josh McSwain
Bob Dove, Contributor
The Texans are 5-0 at home, 0-3 on the road, 0-3 against their best opponents (1-3 if Kansas City is included). I believe that venue had some influence, but “opponent quality/elite defense” was the biggest factor in the Texans’ first half results. My predictions are as follows:
@ Jacksonville Jaguars – This team has more talent than it’s shown to date. Expect them to stay dysfunctional against the Texans. Texans win 24-17.
@ Oakland Raiders – Oakland loses its home field advantage by playing in Mexico City, but this is a hot team that has played especially well on the road. Texans lose 31-14.
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San Diego Chargers – San Diego lost a lot of games in the 4th quarter. They appear to be learning to win the close ones…but not this one. Texans win a shootout 33-30.
@ Green Bay Packers – The Packers lost at home to the Colts, but don’t expect a repeat. Texans lose 21-10.
@ Indianapolis Colts – Indianapolis should have won the first game and won’t collapse again at home. Texans lose 28-17.
Jacksonville – Hopefully the Jaguars will be mailing it in by now, but before the season ends they are going to beat someone they shouldn’t. Let’s hope they don’t put it together against the Texans. Texans win 24-20.
Cincinnati Bengals – This team is underperforming and has problems playing in Houston. However, they turn it around against the Texans. Texans lose 28-16.
@ Tennessee Titans – The Titans have an excellent running game. The Texans can’t stop the run. Texans lose 24-19.
Second half record – 3-5.
Season record – 8-8. Playoff slot decided by tie breakers.