GregR
Footballguy
Wild Card Saturday rematch of week 16 game.
Go!
(@Ministry of Pain asked me to create the game thread)
Go!
(@Ministry of Pain asked me to create the game thread)
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**Browns at Texans** (+2.5, 44.5) Wild Card Weekend Game #1 4:30 Saturday (1 Viewer)
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Saturday’s Browns @ Texans wildcard matchup will be the first playoff matchup between 2 teams with 0 Super Bowl appearances since the 1999 AFC Championship between the Jaguars & Titans.
Deshaun Watson's current team(yes he is still on The Browns) against Deshaun Watson's former team.
The only thing that would make this game more interesting is if Watson were playing in the game.
But then,if he had been playing The Browns probably wouldn't be here.
The old greybeard Joe Flacco on one side,the young buck C.J. Stroud on the other.
This has the potential to be the best game of the weekend.
I can see either team coming out on top here.
Browns defense will challenge The Young Buck.
I could flip a coin to pick this one but instead I'll give the edge to experience and say...
Keebler Elves- 30
Most Exciting Team in Texas- 23
The only thing that would make this game more interesting is if Watson were playing in the game.
But then,if he had been playing The Browns probably wouldn't be here.
The old greybeard Joe Flacco on one side,the young buck C.J. Stroud on the other.
This has the potential to be the best game of the weekend.
I can see either team coming out on top here.
Browns defense will challenge The Young Buck.
I could flip a coin to pick this one but instead I'll give the edge to experience and say...
Keebler Elves- 30
Most Exciting Team in Texas- 23
GregR
Footballguy
Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward suffered a knee injury in Thursday's practice, putting his status in question for Saturday's playoff game against the Houston Texans.
The Browns Thursday also ruled out safety Grant Delpit (groin), kicker Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) and wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion).
Houston's starting D-line, all of whom are injured and haven't played together for about 4 weeks, should be available as should WR Noah Brown. DE Jerry Hughes is out.
The Browns Thursday also ruled out safety Grant Delpit (groin), kicker Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) and wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion).
Houston's starting D-line, all of whom are injured and haven't played together for about 4 weeks, should be available as should WR Noah Brown. DE Jerry Hughes is out.
Soulfly3
Footballguy
They were 5-1 in games he started this season. 4-1 if you wanna toss out v IND where he got hurt (but started).
He beat CIN, BAL, ARI, TEN, as a starter.
I know we hate him around here, but he was winning games.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Players get on rolls in regular season. Legends are made in the playoffs. Guess we get to see if this kid is for real. I think Stroud is the real deal.
GregR
Footballguy
Injury report update.
Browns Injury Report
K Dustin Hopkins - Hamstring - Out
RB Pierre Strong - Back -Questionable
S Juan Thornhill - Calf - Questionable
S Grant Delpit - Groin - Limited - Out
WR Cedric Tillman - Concussion - Out
CB Mike Ford - Calf - Questionable
CB Denzel Ward - Shoulder - Questionable
A lot of important names on the list starting with Ward, Thornhill and Hopkins. With Delpit not able to return, the secondary players will be vital ones to watch between now and Saturday.
Texans Injury Report
DE Will Anderson Jr. - Ankle - Questionable
WR Noah Brown - Back - Questionable
DT Maliek Collins - Hip - Questionable
DE Jonathan Greenard - Ankle - Questionable
DE Jerry Hughes - Ankle - Out
DT Sheldon Rankins - Shoulder - Questionable
WR Robert Woods - Hip - Questionable
FB Andrew Beck - Calf - Questionable
Anderson, Beck, Brown and Greenard returned to practice Thursday on a limited basis. The other questionable players were also limited on Thursday.
Browns Injury Report
K Dustin Hopkins - Hamstring - Out
RB Pierre Strong - Back -Questionable
S Juan Thornhill - Calf - Questionable
S Grant Delpit - Groin - Limited - Out
WR Cedric Tillman - Concussion - Out
CB Mike Ford - Calf - Questionable
CB Denzel Ward - Shoulder - Questionable
A lot of important names on the list starting with Ward, Thornhill and Hopkins. With Delpit not able to return, the secondary players will be vital ones to watch between now and Saturday.
Texans Injury Report
DE Will Anderson Jr. - Ankle - Questionable
WR Noah Brown - Back - Questionable
DT Maliek Collins - Hip - Questionable
DE Jonathan Greenard - Ankle - Questionable
DE Jerry Hughes - Ankle - Out
DT Sheldon Rankins - Shoulder - Questionable
WR Robert Woods - Hip - Questionable
FB Andrew Beck - Calf - Questionable
Anderson, Beck, Brown and Greenard returned to practice Thursday on a limited basis. The other questionable players were also limited on Thursday.
rzrback77
Footballguy
I have enjoyed watching Stroud a game or two. He is so calm in the pocket and seems to deliver passes efficiently and has a very quick release. Much is being made of Flacco’s road record, but it has been quite a few years since he has played in the playoffs. The Browns’ defense is very good, but the back end injuries could play to Stroud’s and Collins’ strength.
I am on vacation in Fiji and won’t get to watch. Best of luck Texans and our other fans on this board. I think Cleveland carries the day with their defense but I think this one may be very hard to predict. Houston may finally be healthy enough to compete.
Congrats Browns fans on making the playoffs! Feel like your dedicated fanbase is one of the few on these boards and in general that despite being even more beat down than ours still shows up on a regular basis for perennial disappointment but positive attitude! Here’s hoping both squads have turned the corner!
Congrats Browns fans on making the playoffs! Feel like your dedicated fanbase is one of the few on these boards and in general that despite being even more beat down than ours still shows up on a regular basis for perennial disappointment but positive attitude! Here’s hoping both squads have turned the corner!
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I do, too. Houston may very well lose this game, but Stroud has been fantastic and they are building something there.
I also love that he's sticking a flaming fork up in that stupid Combine test.
SeniorVBDStudent
Footballguy
I'm confident the Texans will win...because I have the Browns winning the SB in the playoff contest.
-OZ-
Footballguy
That ravens game was crazy. Two offensive TDs, Watson didn’t play well but then the ravens defense is perhaps the only defense better than the browns. Lamar played even worse in that game.
The rest aren’t impressive wins.
amnesiac
beer is good
I don’t like the guy, but what Watson did in the second half at Baltimore was incredible, especially considering he had a high ankle sprain and a broken shoulder.
Soulfly3
Footballguy
He convenirnetly forgot the best half of football ANY qb played this season.
Again, Im not even saying he was great this season. But he was fine. And the team was winning. That 2nd half v the Ravens was absolute MAGIC.
-OZ-
Footballguy
Ok good job for half a game.
Although that’s a bit of a stretch. That was totally worth the trade!
Soulfly3
Footballguy
Ok good job for half a game.
That was totally worth the trade!
It's not a stretch, it was the best half of football of any qb this season. It was a literal masterclass against the best team in the NFL this year.
Anyways, he's not playing today, so doesn't matter... Need that Flacco playoff magic.
Peak
Footballguy
Getting ready for the game with some Livin' La Vida Flacco
Major
Footballguy
He's definitely the real deal. Last week was basically a playoff game and he performed well. What I love about CJ other than is accuracy and decision making is that he always has the same calm demeanor no matter the situation. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do against CLE.
Texans 25 - CLE 13
The Man With No Name
Footballguy
Looking forward to watching this after planes got grounded in Cleveland and I couldn't fly out yesterday. Stuck in Dallas for awhile now and will be able the see Cleveland defeat Houston 31-24
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Username checks out
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Joe solidifies his position as leagues MVP today.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
About to find out if this game is worth six bucks.
Ignoratio Elenchi
Footballguy
this isn’t the one you had to pay for
Ignoratio Elenchi
Footballguy
Don’t personally care who wins this game, just hoping for a close entertaining one. Going with Texans 23-21.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Sorry Houston, I think Cleveland wins and it won't be close.
Geez Cleveland, imagine having $238M worth of contracts not tied up in DW.
Geez Cleveland, imagine having $238M worth of contracts not tied up in DW.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Wait, there's more? What am I not keeping up with?
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Wife says Cooper 1st TD
She’s been kinda good at these this yr
She’s been kinda good at these this yr
massraider
Footballguy
Very disappointed these teams are playing each other, as I would be rooting for both of them against anyone else.
I think Flacco loses the glass slippers tonight.
The ROY/MVP throws for 400
I think Flacco loses the glass slippers tonight.
The ROY/MVP throws for 400
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Wasn’t there speculation about Elijah Moore’s recent injury being career ending?
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Must be saving them for the Peecock game.
belljr
Footballguy
You haven't heard they're on the peacock
Osaurus
Footballguy
Scrappy Doo should be joining them
The General
Footballguy
Nice warm up game before Ice Bowl!
Would be happy for either team to win. Like the Texans to pull it out. Stroud to go off.
Would be happy for either team to win. Like the Texans to pull it out. Stroud to go off.
Wingnut
Footballguy
I hadn't heard anything, but I also haven't been paying much attention.
belljr
Footballguy
I was being sarcastic. They only mentioned it 87 times in the fourth quarter last weekend
massraider
Footballguy
Stroud is such a legit passer
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