Super Cubs 132 Posted October 25, 2009 The Texans started the season giving up 600+ rushing yards in the first three games. In the last three games the have allowed 111 rushing yards. To me today is the test to see if they can keep Gore in check. I think they do holding the 49ers under 70 rushing yards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tango 0 Posted October 25, 2009 Yup, the last 6 quarters have been strong but, like you, Im not a believer yet. I'd start Gore if I had him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foghorn Leghorn 0 Posted October 25, 2009 The Texans started the season giving up 600+ rushing yards in the first three games. In the last three games the have allowed 111 rushing yards. To me today is the test to see if they can keep Gore in check. I think they do holding the 49ers under 70 rushing yards. Two of the last three games the Texans played were against the Raiders (#28 rush offence) and the Cardinals (rush offence tied for last). That has to be taken into consideration when making the above statement. I think today's game may be a better barometer of the Texans' rush D than the last three were. Here's hoping Gore guts them like a fish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Militia 0 Posted October 25, 2009 Two of the last three games the Texans played were against the Raiders (#28 rush offence) and the Cardinals (rush offence tied for last). That has to be taken into consideration when making the above statement. I think today's game may be a better barometer of the Texans' rush D than the last three were. Here's hoping Gore guts them like a fish. Here here! You have to look at who they "stopped". Can't just look at the numbers blindly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigSouth 0 Posted October 25, 2009 Yup, the last 6 quarters have been strong but, like you, Im not a believer yet. I'd start Gore if I had him. Don't discount them either. Benson didn't do well and couldn't get the run going last week and he has run well against the best run defenses this year. Cushing has been a beast against the run and as a defense. I agree this week should say if they are on track or not. Either way, only a fool would sit Gore against any team ( start your studs). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingstowne Dealers 14 Posted October 25, 2009 Hmmm....Gore vs Houston run D....I predict 150 yards and 2 TD's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tango 0 Posted October 25, 2009 Yup, the last 6 quarters have been strong but, like you, Im not a believer yet. I'd start Gore if I had him. We may be tempted to say today's performance was based on jumping out to a big lead....but dont. The Texans run d played very well today and deserve credit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
