Postgame analysis by SI.com writer Matt Galatzan. Nobody knows exactly what Blacklock did to get ejected, but JJ Watt said it was dumb/stupid/selfish of Blacklock so there ya’ go. Gilly might have a concussion. Things are GREAT. Next stop: Heinz Field vs. the 2-0 Steelers.

Texans Lose: Back To The Drawing Board
By Matt Galatzan

Excerpt from the article: Through two weeks defensively, they have given up nearly 400 yards rushing, almost 800 yards of total offense, and 61 points. 

Offensively, they have failed to find any consistency in the running game or in the passing game. Recievers have struggled to gain separation, and run blocking has been suspect.

In pass protection, Deshaun Watson, who the Texans just paid $40 million per year, has been sacked eight times and taken 21 additional hits on 76 dropbacks. And that doesn’t include the hits he has had to take on scrambles and other runs. 

On Sunday against Baltimore, all those issues were exacerbated, and at times, it was brutal to watch. 

(Follow the article link for the author’s full analysis).

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Texans DE J.J. Watt on DT Ross Blacklock’s ejection: ‘It was a stupid play’
By Mark Lane, TexansWire.com

Excerpt from the article: Amid the 33-16 defeat, with 4:51 to go in the game, Blacklock was hit with an unnecessary roughness call after running back Mark Ingram was stopped after a three-yard gain on first-and-10 from the Houston 17-yard line.

It wasn’t apparent what Blacklock did to get disqualified. Coach Bill O’Brien said no explanation was given to him by the officials, and he would have to review the film to see what Blacklock did.

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Texans FB Cullen Gillaspia was finally activated after being out for Week 1 (hamstring) and in the Week 2 game vs. the Ravens might have suffered a concussion. RT Tytus Howard left the field but returned a play or so later.

#Texans Injury Update: #44 FB Cullen Gillaspia is being evaluated for a concussion. #BALvsHOU

— Houston Texans PR (@TexansPR) September 20, 2020

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AFC South Standings after Week 2:

Titans 2-0 (Next Game: Sun. 9-27 noon CT on CBS (away) vs. Vikings
Jaguars 1-1 (Next game: Thur. 9-24 7:20 p.m. CT on NFLN (home) vs. Dolphins)
Colts 1-1 (Next game: Sun. 9-27 3:05 p.m. CT on CBS (home) vs. NY Jets)
Texans 0-2 (Next game: Sun. 9-27 noon CT on CBS (away) vs. Steelers)

I’m alright. Don’t nobody worry about me. You got to give me a fight? Why don’t you just let me be? Bill Murray’s role was supposed to be a few lines, but he showed up and put on an improvisational master clinic and the rest is movie history.

Outtakes in this mini-documentary provide an interesting peek behind the scenes of the movie.

Ted Knight hates his hair mussed. Rodney Dangerfield was worried when nobody laughed at his scenes; he thought he was “bombing,” and he had to be told (paraphrased) “Rodney, we can’t laugh. We’re making a movie.”

September 14, 2020: ‘CADDYSHACK’ STAR MICHAEL O’KEEFE CADDYING FOR PGA PRO AT U.S. OPEN… Danny Noonan’s Back!!!

Have a great weekend everyone, just don’t go throwing Baby Ruth candy bars into any swimming pools, OK?

The Heh Report, by BarryFromTexas. The floor is yours, sir.

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Check out who’s practicing in a limited role and who’s been a full participant. Gilly’s back, so the ST rock star and FB could be a big help on O for the running game. And rookie Jonathan Greenard is set to make his NFL debut.

Texans Injury Report: Rookie Set for Week 2 Debut
By Anthony R. Wood, SI.com

Excerpt from the article: The good news here is that outside linebacker Greenard is a full participant, after missing Week 1. The rookie has big expectations on his shoulders and his presence in the pass rush would be warmly welcomed against a quarterback as mobile as Lamar Jackson. 

Limited

Brandin Cooks, WR
JJ Watt, DE
Duke Johnson, RB
Tytus Howard, OT

Full

Jonathan Greenard, OLB (R)
Cullen Gillaspia, FB

Texans RB David Johnson talks about the challenges involved with COVID-19 restrictions that affected his reps with his new team. AFC South standings and upcoming AFCS team schedules for Week 2. And Warring is on I.R. which doesn’t even necessitate a linked article, does it?

Texans RB David Johnson says communication is the most difficult adjustment with a new team
By Mark Lane, TexansWire.com

Excerpt from the article: Johnson had the added disadvantage of not being able to participate in an offseason workout program. The NFL eliminated all offseason programs as the COVID-19 pandemic swept in and stagnated over the United States.

“It was definitely tough,” said Johnson. “We first off didn’t have [organized team activities]. That’s really important for a guy who’s getting traded or being on a new team is going through OTAs because that’s a great mental thing to go through and learning the plays because you got so many months before the first game.”

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NFL Standings Week 1: Houston Texans at bottom of AFC South
By Stephen Forsha, ToroTimes.com

Excerpt from the article: The Texans lost to maybe the best team in all of the NFL with their 34-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. The Colts on the other hand, they lost to one of the potentially worst teams in the league, the Jacksonville Jaguars, by a 27-20 score in one of the biggest surprises of Week 1.

The Tennessee Titans played in the final game of the first NFL weekend, and they had to battle to the very last play to defeat the Denver Broncos on the road, winning with a field goal with 17 seconds left in the game at 16-14 on Monday Night Football.

Next week for the AFC South, the Jaguars will play at the Titans, the Colts will host the Minnesota Vikings, and the Houston Texans are hosting the Baltimore Ravens.

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AFC South Standings After Week 1:

Jacksonville Jaguars 1-0-0

Tennessee Titans 1-0-0

Houston Texans 0-1-0

Indianapolis Colts 0-1-0

Texans sign a QB and 2 TEs to the PS. Texans WR Brandin Cooks reportedly in good condition following the TNF game vs. the Chiefs. And Patrick Morgan of Toro Times talks Ravens vs. Texans.

Texans announce re-signing QB Alex McGough to practice squad, other transactions
By Mark Lane, TexansWire

Excerpt from the article: The Houston Texans announced the re-signing of quarterback Alex McGough.

The former Florida International quarterback was on the Texans’ roster during training camp. Coach Bill O’Brien hinted that the club would bring back McGough on the team’s practice squad at some point.

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Texans coach Bill O’Brien: WR Brandin Cooks ‘on the upswing’
By Mark Lane

Excerpt from the article: According to the coach and general manager, Cooks is “on the upswing.” With 10 days off between games, the Texans get an early mini-bye to start the season, which bodes well for getting Cooks at peak performance.

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Texans secondary will be tested with Lamar Jackson coming to town
By Patrick Morgan, ToroTimes

Except from the article: Lamar Jackson, the reigning league MVP, looked like an extremely dangerous passer in Week 1… and he will be a tough test for the Houston Texans defense.

Last year, the Houston Texans were positively torched by the Baltimore Ravens… or, more specifically, by Lamar Jackson.

While Houston lost a laugher 41-7, it was the Ravens QB who really embarrassed the Texans that day, passing for four touchdowns and 222 yards through the air while chipping in an additional 79 yards on the ground. All in all, the former Louisville Cardinal had over 300 yards from scrimmage against an undermanned Texans D.

Four takeaways from Texans’ 34-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1. Despite the disappointing performance, there’s some Thoughts that it might be too soon to close the book on the Texans offense. One thing is for sure: The Ravens are up next, and it won’t be an easy task.

4 takeaways from Texans’ 34-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1
By Mark Lane, TexansWire.com

Excerpt from the article:
1. What happened to spreading the ball around?
The stat sheet reveals Watson threw to nine different receivers against the Chiefs, but the flow of the game revealed a dependence on Will Fuller, Brandin Cooks, and David Johnson, who had 10, five, and four targets respectively. Randall Cobb, who the Texans brought in after trading DeAndre Hopkins, saw three targets, and caught two passes for 23 yards. Where was the slot threat?

2. The defensive line is still porous
Edwards-Helaire is a talented back who will find utility in the Chiefs’ offense, but the former LSU Tiger averaged 5.5 yards per carry against the Texans’ defense. Edwards-Helaire had his way with the Texans’ front seven as he gained 138 yards and scored a touchdown on 25 carries.

The defensive line may be an issue that corrects itself as the season goes along. Outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard was inactive, and defensive tackle P.J. Hall, who looked promising with four tackles and a tackle for loss, plays his way back into shape.

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@Texans_Thoughts on twitter believes there’s more than what meets the eyes when it comes to the disappointing seasoner opener vs. the Chiefs.

Been rewatching the #Texans broadcast view until the All-22 drops and I think what I’ve found offensively is promising.

The results weren’t there, but the process was, for the most part. More progression from our RPO game, more than just two routes on our shot plays as well! pic.twitter.com/sqhCrQJ45i

— Jordan Pun (@Texans_Thoughts) September 13, 2020

It’s the weekend. Ladies & Gentlemen, I present to you Mr. Bill McClintock, the undisputed King of Mashups. He has an ear for mashing songs up. Have a fun, safe weekend everyone.

Bill has a long list of excellent mashups. The Quiet Riot & Kool and The Gang mashup is another catchy mashup on his playlist. Below is some RATT & Marvin Gaye.. Also: Bob Marley & Billy Idol. It’s weird but it works.

Texans, Astros, and Rockets outclassed in one horrific Houston Sports Teams night. And it’s now the 9/11 anniversary, too. Onward and upward.

Like Rockets, Texans’ ‘alternative’ offense exposed against superior competition
By John Crumpler, TexansWire.com

Excerpt from the article: The Houston Texans opened an early lead on Thursday night, carrying a 7-0 advantage over the reigning Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs into the second quarter.

Compliments regarding a seemingly rejuvenated David Johnson and schematics by new defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver flooded the Twitterverse. Needless to say, for any fans who watched the whole game rather than glancing at the final box score of 34-20, nothing else went their way during the season opener. The Texans were outclassed.

What’s your take on what goes down tonight in K.C.? Are you drunk with hype, or sober with concerns. What about the reg season and playoffs: Will the Texans stay atop the AFCS? It starts…HERE. TODAY.