NFL Schedule 2011: Are the Houston Texans One Player Away from the Playoffs?

April 19, 2011   ·   Adam Lazarus   ·   Jump to comments

Double-Digit Wins On NFL Schedule 2011 For Houston Texans
AFC Opponents: at Ravens, at Bengals, at Dolphins, Raiders, Steelers, Browns,
NFC Opponents: Falcons, Panthers, at Buccaneers, at Saints
With Matt Shaub, Arian Foster, and Andre Johnson putting up the points, and Mario Williams rushing the passer, they Texans have the potential to earn their first-ever playoff spot. But, as everyone knows, there is one thing holding them back: their pass coverage.
 
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Maybe Karim Jackson and Glover Quin will come around. Maybe they'll land a top notch corner in the free agent market. Or maybe in the draft; there has been talk about trading up to steal Patrick Peterson.
If any one of those happen, they have to be considered the favorite in the AFC South. Here's why.
They only have four games against teams with truly explosive passing attacks (Saints, Falcons, two against Indy). Furthermo...

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