The Texans just couldn’t keep up with the Jets in this game.  David Carr completed 39 of 54 passes for 321 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT.  The Texans really couldn’t get anything going on the ground as Wali Lundy had 8 carries for 14 yards (1.4 ypc), but he caught 8 passes for 68 yards.  Andre Johnson added 10 receptions for 98 yards and a TD.  Eric Moulds pitched in with 10 catches for 79 yards.  TE Owen Daniels caught 5 passes for 34 yards.

Demeco Ryans led the way on defense with 13 tackles.  The Texans played well against the Jets run game, holding them to 27 yards on 26 carries (1.0 ypc).  The Jets passed well though, as they completed 24 of 32 passes for 277 net yards thru the air.

The Texans are now 3-8 on the season.

The Texans have been playing better as of late, as their last four games have been decided by 6 or less points (one win).  The Jets are sitting at 5-5 and have a shot at making the playoffs if they can get hot.

Look for the Texans to come out running the ball with Wali Lundy (404 yards rushing) and Samkon Gado (213 yards rushing) at the Jets run defense which is allowing 146.2 yards rushing per game and 4.6 yards per carry.  The Texans will then attack the Jets secondary which is allowing 207.2 net yards passing per game.  David Carr has played pretty well so far this season, and his receivers should be able to have big games as long as the Texans line gives him enough time to throw.  Andre Johnson (74 rec, 884 yards) and Eric Moulds will have a huge advantage over the Jets corners.

The Jets will probably come out running the ball with one of their backs.  Coach Mangini has been rotating the backs so it’s hard to figure out which one will get the ball.  The Texans allow 125.2 yards rushing per game and 4.5 yards per carry, so the Jets will no doubt attempt to run the ball.  Chad Pennington has had a rough time throwing the ball lately, but the Texans have a horrible pass defense.  The Texans allow 226.9 net yards passing per game. 

This game should be higher scoring than it looks like it will be on paper.  I think the Texans have more talent, but the Jets have been very lucky this season. 

The Texans did everything they wanted to on offense.  They ran the ball well and David Carr tied the NFL record of hitting 22 straight passes, but it the end it didn’t matter.  The Texans defense played pretty awful yesterday.

David Carr had a pretty good game for himself, as he completed 25 of 30 passes for 223 yards and an interception.  Samkon Gado carried the ball 10 times for 69 yards (6.9 ypc) and a TD.  Gado also caught 5 passes for 30 yards.  Wali Lundy was also pretty busy with 8 carries for 61 yards (7.6 ypc) and a TD.  Lundy also caught 4 passes for 22 yards.  Andre Johnson had a good game with 6 receptions for 76 yards and he also had a carry for 18 yards.  Eric Moulds had a decent game with 5 catches for 68 yards.

The Texans defense only had one good play the whole game when Dunta Robinson picked off a Losman pass and returned it 9 yards for a TD.  The Texans allowed the Bills to rush for 70 yards on 21 carries (3.3 ypc).  The Bills completed 26 of 38 passes for 333 net yards passing.

This game really stings, because the Bills scored the winning TD with 9 seconds left in the game.

These two teams are pretty evenly matched as they both have bad offenses & defenses.  The Bills are coming off of a great effort in a losing cause against the Colts.  The Texans just finished their sweep of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Look for the Bills to come into this game with the same plan they always do….to run the football.  The A-Train (Anthony Thomas) went over 100 yards rushing last week against the Colts and he should have success again against a Texans defense that allows 131.3 yards rushing per game and 4.6 yards per carry.  Look for the Bills to let Losman try to go deep a few times to Lee Evans (44 rec, 557 yards) because of the Texans weak secondary.  The Texans allow 215.1 yards passing per game and allow the opposing QB to have a rating of 90.8 against them. 

The Texans will also look to run the ball early to set up their passing game.  Look for Samkon Gado and Wali Lundy to test out the Bills defense that is allowing 121.3 yards rushing per game and 4.3 yards per carry.  If David Carr’s bruised shoulder is up to it, look for the Texans to challenge the Bills CBs deep.  Andre Johnson (68 rec, 808 yards) and Eric Moulds (who wants to stick it to his old team) should be able to get open, especially whoever Terrance McGee is covering.

I think I will have to side with the Texans in a close game.  The Texans have the better QB and they’re at home.

Nickel corner Lewis Sanders will miss the remainder of the season with a broken hand.  Dexter McCleon will take over for Sanders in the nickel defense.

Starting DT Travis Johnson (calf) and starting RT Zach Wiegert (torn ACL) have been both placed on the Injured Reserve List ending their seasons.  This really hurts the Texans who were starting to play better along the lines.

DE Antwan Peek will miss a few weeks with a sprained MCL.

These injuries are a big blow to the Texans who had just started to play better.  It will be interesting to see how many young players step up for the Texans.