- One of these two QB's will be making their first ever playoff start. If I was ask many people on who it was, but looking at the years played in the NFL, most would say its the younger Andy Dalton. Wrong, its Texans Starter Matt Schaub. These two QB's have been going in opposite directions over the last 4 weeks of the season. And so have their teams. Dalton in the last 4 games (67/116, 58%, 689 yards, 3 TD's and 3 INT's) while Schaub was (84/131, 64%, 946 Yards, TD and 3 INT's). By the looks of those, some would say that Schaub will play better and win. Well for the Texans, that's exactly what they'll need from there QB in order to win. I just don't think he'll have a easy day at the office with this Bengals D that loves to put pressure on opposing QB's. The QB that can win this match-up will most likely win the game.
- As I mentioned above, both teams are playing in opposite directions. Bengals are coming into this game winning 4 of 5 (Which the only lost was by one point to the Cowboys) and coming off beating the big two in their division (Ravens and Steelers). As for the Texans, things are not going as planned. After going 11-1, the Texans took a trip to Foxboro and things have not been the same since. Losing 3 of their last 4, including a surprising lost to the Vikings at home may have been their highlight lost of this season. Momentum is the biggest advantage of being champions in this league, certainly has been the model to follow over the last 2 years. So if it was up to that, then the Texans may have played themselves out of a possible championship. Last year, these two met up in Houston and the Texans took care of business. This year, could be very different for this game and could have a different result, if these two trends continue.
- This could be a huge game in Bengals history. Why must I say that? Because in order for the Bengals to be Super Bowl Champions, they have to win every game on the road. So with 4 games until the Super Bowl, they have start somewhere right? Right? Besides, this season the Bengals have played better on the road (6-2) then at home (4-4) this season. If you also believe in Divine Intervention, then you know that the Bengals could just be due for a win on the road. Hey this is the NFL, stranger things have happened.
- Right now would be a GREAT time for the Texans to start playing like they did before December. Being a 4.5 point favorites, you would expect the Texans to win. I mean they are the better team right? Well if you believe that the Texans are a top team in the AFC, then you will happy after this game is over, but if you go with the way this is playing, then you'll be highly concerned about their chances this weekend.
X-Factors: Bengals D-Line vs Foster
- Can the Bengals D-Line put pressure on Schaub and take Texans running attack out of the game?
Confidence Picks: Bengals (10) vs Texans (23)
- QB: Dalton (3) vs. Schaub (8)
- Def: Bengals (2) vs. Texans (6)
- Coach: Lewis (5) vs. Kubiak (7)
Prediction: 24-20, Bengals
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