The Houston Texans come off their first winning season in their eight-year franchise history and are poised for a playoff run in 2010.
In fact, many have projected the Texans as a 2010 dark horse Super Bowl contender, and for good reason.
You may be surprised to know that despite analysts’ perennial projections suggesting Houston would make the postseason I never caved, until now.
The following list uncovers my charismatic 2010 game-by-game predictions for the Houston Texans in a creative limerick formation.
Adamant Track Record, VOTP
Albeit I don’t hold a magic eight ball, I have a great track record with football predictions.
While I’ll be the first to admit I’ve missed many games, as all savvy bold risk takers do, there’s a much longer list of ground-breaking upsets and earth-shattering blowouts I predicted that everyone else doubted that inevitably came to pass.
Verse of this Piece
“When you are arrested, don’t worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given the things to say. It will not really be you speaking but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.”—Matthew 10:19-20
I have written a verse of my own choosing (unless one was requested) with every new article I’ve presented since I began with after my 50th piece. This is just something small to glorify my Lord and Savior.
I hope this will inspire someone to step out, to speak without fear, and perhaps one day start somewhat of a trend. If you’d like to request a verse, send me a message.
Last Segment Before Predictions: The Assiduous Fortifications That Will Lead to Playoff Birth
King Matt Schaub had great protection in front of him as he led the league with a passing frenzy in ’10, and yet, the receiving corps is even stronger.
In addition, the running game has seen repairs with Steve Slaton returning healthy and receiving aid with second-year veteran Arian Foster and complimentary rookie Ben Tate.
On defense, albeit Brian Cushing serves a four-game suspension, DeMeco Ryans and Zac Diles are more than capable of picking up the pace during the absence.
At corner, Kareem Jackson is in for a breakout rookie season opposite the very promising second-year cornerback Glover Quinn, with the infamous safety Bernard Pollard, also known as “The Bonecrusher” and “Patriot Killer” ready to annihilate the opposition.
And despite superstar status, Mario Williams was outperformed last season by the terrific tandem that aligned adjacent in teammates Connor Barwin and Antonio Smith.
Losing five games by seven points or less in ’09 was very costly, but with the improvements in every phase listed above, as well as the fortifications not mentioned in special teams, it appears the issue will vanish by the seems. Here we go…
Week 1, Sept 12—vs. Indianapolis, 1:00pm
The Colts are a perpetual division leader,
A team Houston has only once conquered
But where there’s a will, there’s a way
And in Week One, the Texans find their say
Utilizing the invigorating crowd and great teamwork to shake-up their predecessor
Prediction: Houston 27, Indianapolis 23
Week 2, Sept 19—at Washington, 4:15pm
The Redskins have vastly progressed since last December
And look to be on the rise, come September
However, the Texans enter in boiling
While Washington, after a loss to Dallas, begins deteriorating, before improving
The Texans are more talented top-to-bottom and win in a painstaking manner
Prediction: Houston 27, Washington 17
Week 3, Sept 26—vs. Dallas, 1:00pm
The annual Dallas-Houston clash in 2010 is sure to be interesting
This, especially considering…
They face off undefeated, both as explosive powerhouses
While I’d love to say Houston will come out victorious,
Dallas has the stronger arsenal at the time of this faceoff….I’m thinking
Prediction: Dallas 24, Houston 21
Week 4, Oct 3—at Oakland, 4:05pm
Last season Houston blew Oakland apart, 29-6
But the Raiders seemed to have finally found their niche
However, one good offseason isn’t enough
To suddenly turn a weak team all that tough
The Texans take the wheel, and advance comfortably
Prediction: Houston 28, Oakland 13
Week 5, Oct 10—vs. N.Y. Giants, 1:00pm
The Giants were perceived as on top of the world
With a 5-0 start, but had only beaten cinnamon twirls (new reference to cupcake teams)
Then self-destructed suddenly
Suffering a downhill eradication, falling aimlessly
And in ’10 are faced with even a tougher schedule
Now, with Brian Cushing’s return
The Texans put up (until the final seconds) a surprising massacre
Prediction: Houston 35, N.Y. Giants 20
Week 6, Oct 17—vs. Kansas City, 1:00pm
A snoozer on the surface, this game could become exhilarating
Kansas City has a lethal backfield with great versatility
While Houston uses more than its fair share of frequent flyer miles
This looks to be the game annual NFL game I visit, and I’ll be all smiles
Albeit the Giants are a better team, the Chiefs will show more hostility
Prediction: Houston 31, Kansas City 16
Week 8, Nov 1—at Indianapolis—Monday Night, 8:30pm
After a bolt from the blue in Week 1
The Colts come back with fire
As Manning defeats his successor
Under the lights, on the first night in November
In a passing frenzy and crowd-pleasing overtime thriller
Prediction: Indianapolis 31, Houston 28
Week 9, Nov 7—vs. San Diego, 1:00pm
Coming in 5-2, after the loss to the Colts
The Texans face an intriguing test (on my 18th b-day) against the Bolts
Still presumably without OT McNeil and WR Vincent Jackson
The Chargers don’t look so super, losing in upset fashion
But still at the end of the wire, giving Houston a sure mouthful
Prediction: Houston 26, San Diego 16
Week 10, Nov 14—at Jacksonville, 1:00pm
Jacksonville comes off a bye week 3-5,
While Houston prepares to thrive…
With revenge from losing twice in ’09 to the Jags
David Garrard begins to feel the pressure, losing his swag
Allowing mass destruction, as the team takes a dive
Prediction: Houston 23, Jacksonville 10
Week 11, Nov 21—at N.Y. Jets, 1:00pm
The Jets are fierce and climbing the ladder
Houston’s pass-heavy offense takes on a defense that might actually be superior
This re-match from last year is sure to go down to the wire
Leading up to the final possession, with the Jets producing fire
As they pull it out in slugfest barn-burner
Prediction: N.Y. Jets 17, Houston 14
Week 12, Nov 28—vs. Tennessee, 1:00pm
On a weekly basis, Chris Johnson and Vince Young tend to play very well
In Reliant Stadium, they tend to excel
However, this is where Houston picks up the pace
Beginning to find their grace and postseason face
Holding off a solid lead in the 4th quarter to prevail
Prediction: Houston 28, Tennessee 21
Week 13, Dec 2—at Philadelphia—Thursday Night, 8:20pm
A cold December night with probable snow
On a short week, with possible blizzard implications to show
This is the weather the Eagles bestow
And the type the Texans loathe
But somehow pull out with a final kick at the close
Prediction: Texans 20, Eagles 17
Week 14, Dec 13—vs. Baltimore—Monday Night, 8:30pm
Another tough Bird battle for Houston under the lights
As Baltimore comes in red hot with a ton of fight
Joe Flacco, Ray Rice, Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, and Anquan Boldin
Versus Schaub, Mario Williams, Demeco Ryans, a RB trio, and Andre Johnson
Makes for a duel that’s sure to turn thriller and emit dynamite
Prediction: Houston 34, Baltimore 30
Week 15, Dec 19—at Tennessee, 1:00pm
After concluding the night game tour on national television
The Texans return to a normal schedule, ready for another test in their division
The Titans come in 7-6, not completely dead
Still alive, but hanging on by just a needle on a thread
With the season on the line, buoyant Young and Johnson temporarily prolong the expedition
Prediction: Tennessee 27, Houston 20
Week 16, Dec 26—at Denver, 4:05pm
If any team in the NFL is a dark horse, it’s the Broncos
They’re a conundrum and their season works like a stack of dominos
Without Brandon Marshall, Houston should dominate through the air
But both teams will force you out of your chair
On both sides of the ball with a fanatical versatile combo
Prediction: Houston 37, Denver 28
Week 17, Jan 2—vs. Jacksonville, 1:00pm
“If they had overcome the Jags just once last season…
They would have made the playoffs”
A common reference and this time it was a great payoff
But Jacksonville comes in having choked all season
But with the first Wildcard spot secure
The Texans rest most of their starters
As, in Week 17, they feel only a slight meaningless cough
Prediction: Jaguars 24, Texans 17
Conclusion
There you have it, entering in as the fifth seed
The Texans end the regular season 11-5, that’s the deed
How the playoffs go is to be determined
But I wouldn’t put anything past them
Sure, some of the limerick rules were bent, but what’s the need (to follow exactly)?
After all, Hank Aaron held his bat amiss
But I got down the fundamentals, so don’t dis’
Anyways, performed by the very inspiring Phillip Chbeeb (below)
A Houston native, writer, and dancer (is a recent video)
That helped initiate the idea to produce the article in this poetic instance
So thanks for reading; let me know your thoughts!
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