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Originally Posted by Chateau Becot
........because getting in as a Wild Card is going to require climbing past six to eight total teams at this date.
The obvious solution is to simply win out and you're in (ie: the "you control your own destiny" mantra). Not impossible but considering the upcoming schedule, odds are not great in going 6 and Oh.
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With Oakland dropping a 4th L on the Chefs last night, it made me think others could trip and fall this weekend, as well. So I looked at the schedule and thought What If...?
Obviously, before anything else can be considered this next weekend, Houston has to take care of their own business versus an up-and-down Bengals team....pushing their record to 6-5 is imperative, otherwise nothing else we look at matters. And with Andy Dalton coming to town....well, anything can happen as we all know. But (should the Texans win) let's examine a few other games this weekend:
Victories by the following teams (Atlanta, Denver and St Louis) would give their respective opponents (all AFC teams) their 5th loss of the season (ie: Cleveland, Miami and San Diego).....all teams that Houston is currently looking up at.
Coaches and players can't afford to look too far ahead....however, as fans, we have the luxury of doing so and contemplating potential outcomes. None of what I stated may come to pass, however, it's interesting to consider what might happen should some of these teams falter. After all.....who thought the Raiders would actually smack KC last night, huh?
I said earlier that winning the division might be the only course of action for Houston vs going (only) for a Wild Card spot. If what I suggested comes to pass (or any combination of), the Texans are actually smack dab in the middle of the discussion of either taking place. Presently the Colts have an urgent need to replace Bradshaw's production....he will be sorely missed. And does anyone really believe Richardson is the answer?
In addition, the manner in which the Pats ran roughshod thru their defense last week, there's no reason at all to think Indy has this division locked up. With 4 games in 6 at home remaining on the schedule for Houston....it's all right in front of them.
Good luck, H-town!
