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).
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.
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.
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)