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**Red Viper** · 09-09-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Notorious

The Pats have an elite run defense, a questionable pass defense, a good RB, a top 3 QB, by far the best receiving core in the NFL, a great offensive line and they also have elite special teams play.

The way I see it, the Patriots are better than the Texans at every aspect except for pass defense and running game. Offensive line is a wash. Run defense is probably a wash too.

I don't think their running defense is elite, but I haven't really seen the numbers. Their secondary is awful though, that's not even a question. Also Ridley had played one great game, not a big sample size to say whether he's good or not. QB/receiving corp are without question better, but the Texans balance makes them just as danagerous on offense.

The biggest difference between is the coaching.

**Stad** · 09-09-2012, 05:04 PM

Crazy kick by Akers.

**Notorious** · 09-09-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SIMBA

I don't think their running defense is elite, but I haven't really seen the numbers. Their secondary is awful though, that's not even a question. Also Ridley had played one great game, not a big sample size to say whether he's good or not. QB/receiving corp are without question better, but the Texans balance makes them just as danagerous on offense.

The biggest difference between is the coaching.

Except Ridley has produced every game where he got a good amount of touches, just today was the first game where he started and had over 20 touches. This is why this isn't a surprise to me and some other Pats fans.

Ridley's main flaw was fumbling issues, something he's overcame this season and gotten tremendously better at. Ridley is a good player, more people will to start to recognize this once the season progresses and he becomes more well-known.

Like I said, the Texans are a great team. You can make a good case the Patriots are better, and you make a good case the Texans are better. We'll see come January who's the better team.

**Aid180** · 09-09-2012, 05:13 PM

Marshall was targeted 15 times by Cutler. Insane to hear that a Bears receiver got over 100 yards and 10 targets.

**WOOLCUNT** · 09-09-2012, 05:22 PM

***Headliner*** · 09-09-2012, 05:27 PM

San Fran is making it look easy.

**Irish Jet** · 09-09-2012, 05:28 PM

I said not long ago that the 49ers would fall back to earth this season and that I looked forward to our matchup with them in week 4.

I now wish to retract these sentiments.

**Irish Jet** · 09-09-2012, 05:37 PM

Holy shit, 49ers are just bossing this.

at his dunk attempt. Awful.

**Stad** · 09-09-2012, 05:40 PM

Packers D getting shredded by Alex Smith lol

DH · 09-09-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Notorious

Except Ridley has produced every game where he got a good amount of touches, just today was the first game where he started and had over 20 touches. This is why this isn't a surprise to me and some other Pats fans.

Ridley's main flaw was fumbling issues, something he's overcame this season and gotten tremendously better at. Ridley is a good player, more people will to start to recognize this once the season progresses and he becomes more well-known.

Like I said, the Texans are a great team. You can make a good case the Patriots are better, and you make a good case the Texans are better. We'll see come January who's the better team.

There's been one game this season. The 'elite run defense' thing is hilarious too, but okay then.