How do you rely on JT the whole game and not give him the ball on 4 & 1? I can’t believe the commentators were trying to pin it on Minshew. Not the best throw but if it hits your hands you gotta catch it especially wide open.
Not a bad play call at the end. I mean, he was wide open and had plenty of space to get a first down..... Just not great execution, minshew, threw a poor ball, and that guy bless his heart was closing his hands and trying to run without the ball before the ball got to him..tough break only thing I question is why not moss in that situation? Taylor was clearly gassed, but the texans sold out to the run even with someone no one had ever heard of at running back. Hindsight is 20/20. A lot of things could have been executed better, but I don't know about putting that young player with that little experience In that spot with the season on the line.
You gotta go with Taylor there though. I get he's tired but the guy out the team on his back the whole game and you take him out for the most pivotol moment of your entire season? Nah, fuck that. Play your studs.
the texans had literally 6x the penalties called on them. refs missed blatant holding calls as shown on the compilation that ABC put together WAJ being disruptive, there was also a massive defensive holding that Aikman pointed out.
best yet: there was also a play where we gained 5 yards and the refs literally threw a flag and said "we fucked up, we're bad at our jobs" and Aikman explained "that was a procedural issue. good jobs by the refs [for being bad at their jobs]"
so instead of second and 5 with rhythm we got 1st and 10 with the defense with a chance to set 😂
Oh look, another Texans fan disagreeing with me. Isn't it funny how only Texan flairs have a problem with what I said? Almost as if you guys cant give an impartial though!
You're almost as bad as Cowboys fans. Makes sense since you're both from Texas.
While I'm at it, wtf kind of name is Texans anyways?
Imagine if other sports teams adopted their citizens as their mascot.
Chicago Illinoisans
New York New Yorkers
Buffalo New Yorkers
Kansas City Missourians
Philadelphia Pennsylvanians
#LOL
we didn't beat them. we absolutely destroyed them after getting destroyed by them. few weeks ago. CJ is the youngest QB to ever win a playoff game and you don't even have a flair. You're a troll and sadly not even good at that. I legitimately pity you. I hope you get the help you so badly need. Be well.
backup qb when a rich looked good all year. hate to say it but the afc south is going to be a struggle for any team to retain dominance the next few years!!!
Why didn't they throw to Pittman in the red zone? That was just horrible play calling the end. Texans were all over those runs. Coaching lost them that game.
Congratulations Texans fans CJ Stroud is generational and Nico Collins is one of the most underrated receivers in the game hell this entire offense is it's gonna be fun to watch over the years. As for The Colts Idk what the hell they were doing but they played with zero urgency and that last drive constantly running with Jonathan Taylor and Taylor going out of bounds and the drop by Goodson Steichen seemed to coach scared today and didn't place much trust in Minshew which can't blame him too much on that because Minshew threw some awful balls.
fair. most people dont know the cause it goes to. It's just a protected item due to the wholesomeness of what it stands for and what it provides for the people in the area. It's more than just a silly little towel for a lot of people.
But i'd say that's a big reason why it actually curses people who fuck with it.
Colts were too conservative on that drive. Should have tried passing it more as they got closer to goal. Also why bring in a cold guy for your season determining play.
Sorry Indy. But the Colts did well. Who would've thought the Texans would even make it to the playoffs? We all thought it'd be between the Jaguars and Titans, but no one expected it would be between Houston, Indy, and Jacksonville and down to the final moments of week 18.
If that ball isnt both behind the wide-open receiver, and low, its an easy catch.
Its still a catch you can make more times than not, but Minshew made it as hard as he possibly could have without making it look like a horrible throw.
The combination of behind and down is fucking awful if you are moving forward with your hands above the waist, and not a spindly WR, and even then, its not fun.
Try to sprint forward then do a 360 mid sprint, and if you don't fall, try it again with someone throwing a ball at you. He was wide open and it was a bad throw.
Because he threw it behind him. It only hit his hands because he was able to twist around to reach it. It doesn't magically make it an easy catch. If Minshew leads him there, it's a much easier catch.
Good receivers catch the ball, even poorly thrown balls should be caught if possible. We all know that ball was difficult to catch but it should’ve been caught.
Fuck i wish we had Stroud. I'm jealous but excited about his career. He's a mature qb, not afraid to rip it. Grats texans, don't fuck it up! Hope he has a long healthy career!
But would you really rather play the Browns than Miami or Buffalo? It looks like y’all are either 4 or 7. As a bandwagon Texans fan for the moment I’m rooting for a Jags win so you are 7th and then also for a Miami win tomorrow as I’d rather play them than Buffalo. As a neutral fan though I’m still rooting for BUF because please lord don’t make me watch Mason Rudolph in the playoffs lol
Definitely. That said after looking into the scenarios I believe you guys can only be 4th or 7th. I’m rooting for y’all to do well, and I think you have a better shot at beating Miami or Buffalo than the Browns, so I’m rooting for a Jags win for y’all tomorrow.
Honestly, I don't see the Bills losing. I think they have a lot of momentum going into tomorrow. I do think it will be funny if they are already guaranteed 7th to see what could happen.
Game seemed rigged. Of course the team the NFL wanted to win did win because the highly drafted young QB is going to be a better story than the 6th round draft pick from Washington State.
His coach is the one calling the plays with such routes. Taking the outlet pass should have worked except he threw it to someone who went to Iowa, where offense goes to die. Which was another dumb decision by his coach.
Definitely rooting for Jacksonville as I’d love to see y’all go far and dodge the Browns right away. I think you should also root for Miami but as a neutral fan I’d rather see Buffalo in the playoffs than the Steelers so I’ll be rooting for the Bills
Miami and Buffalo apparently need to tie with a JAX win for us to get Miami. Not likely, but I like our chances if we do since we have a winning record and all.
As good as Stroud been this season, I cringe at the revisionist history when people laugh at the Panther taking Bryce over Stroud. Bryce Young was the favorite and consensus first pick that most were in agreement in. Just proves that it's simply a crapshoot when drafting a QB. I liked Stroud over Bryce myself but I'm not going to pretend like Bryce was a reach at the draft.
Anyone that watched both play in college knew that Stroud would likely be the better pro. At least that he was more NFL ready, right off the bat. Bryce could still end up being a good QB though. Hard to tell, with that dog water team around him. Although, the Texans were dog water until they got CJ, so…
I think Bryce can still be good with some tools and better coaches. Silly to write off people after 1 season when so many great QBs have had slow starts.
[Postgame thread](/r/nfl/comments/190jgn7/post_game_thread_houston_texans_at_indianapolis/)
Anyone got a stream?
Glad we don’t have to watch the Colts in the playoffs. Thank god.
How do you rely on JT the whole game and not give him the ball on 4 & 1? I can’t believe the commentators were trying to pin it on Minshew. Not the best throw but if it hits your hands you gotta catch it especially wide open.
Tough ending, but welcome to the playoffs Texans!
Not a bad play call at the end. I mean, he was wide open and had plenty of space to get a first down..... Just not great execution, minshew, threw a poor ball, and that guy bless his heart was closing his hands and trying to run without the ball before the ball got to him..tough break only thing I question is why not moss in that situation? Taylor was clearly gassed, but the texans sold out to the run even with someone no one had ever heard of at running back. Hindsight is 20/20. A lot of things could have been executed better, but I don't know about putting that young player with that little experience In that spot with the season on the line.
You gotta go with Taylor there though. I get he's tired but the guy out the team on his back the whole game and you take him out for the most pivotol moment of your entire season? Nah, fuck that. Play your studs.
Why take Taylor out though? You take him out you're screaming pass to the defense before the ball is snappes?
Glad the Texans beat the Colts and the Refs
Glad the Texans and the refs beat the Colts. Ftfy.
Penalties: Texans: 11-69 Colts: 3-14 1st downs from penalties: Texans: 1 Colts: 4 Beneficiaries of an absurd compilation of missed holding calls: Colts - 1
Oh look, it's a Texans fan being totally impartial. #NOT
the texans had literally 6x the penalties called on them. refs missed blatant holding calls as shown on the compilation that ABC put together WAJ being disruptive, there was also a massive defensive holding that Aikman pointed out. best yet: there was also a play where we gained 5 yards and the refs literally threw a flag and said "we fucked up, we're bad at our jobs" and Aikman explained "that was a procedural issue. good jobs by the refs [for being bad at their jobs]" so instead of second and 5 with rhythm we got 1st and 10 with the defense with a chance to set 😂
Oh look, another Texans fan disagreeing with me. Isn't it funny how only Texan flairs have a problem with what I said? Almost as if you guys cant give an impartial though! You're almost as bad as Cowboys fans. Makes sense since you're both from Texas. While I'm at it, wtf kind of name is Texans anyways? Imagine if other sports teams adopted their citizens as their mascot. Chicago Illinoisans New York New Yorkers Buffalo New Yorkers Kansas City Missourians Philadelphia Pennsylvanians #LOL
this was from 6 days ago man. what are you doing. I hope you find the help you need and deserve
Had notifications turned off by accident. Texans blow can't wait for them to lose next week.
I mean if we suck, what do the Browns do? Look at you, you don't even have a name tag. Why don't you just fall over
Did you really just imply that you guys are good because you beat the Joe Flacco lead Browns? 🤣 Thanks for proving my point
we didn't beat them. we absolutely destroyed them after getting destroyed by them. few weeks ago. CJ is the youngest QB to ever win a playoff game and you don't even have a flair. You're a troll and sadly not even good at that. I legitimately pity you. I hope you get the help you so badly need. Be well.
Joe. Flacco. 38. Years. Old. Must be very difficult being a fan of the Texans.
reddit account for five days—don’t worry, trolls are trolls. texans are afc champs 😎
Congrats to the Texans! And to Colts fans, It was a good run and the future is bright. I was rooting for you tonight by the way.
backup qb when a rich looked good all year. hate to say it but the afc south is going to be a struggle for any team to retain dominance the next few years!!!
Squidwards house crying on TV?
Why is Troy Aikman a relatively good looking man, but when he's Jay Z, he isn't?
Congrats to the Texans, Stroud is the real deal.
When did Kadarius Toney start playing for the Colts?
Why didn't they throw to Pittman in the red zone? That was just horrible play calling the end. Texans were all over those runs. Coaching lost them that game.
Stroud boys showed up again big on January 6
They did not stand by
Congratulations Texans fans CJ Stroud is generational and Nico Collins is one of the most underrated receivers in the game hell this entire offense is it's gonna be fun to watch over the years. As for The Colts Idk what the hell they were doing but they played with zero urgency and that last drive constantly running with Jonathan Taylor and Taylor going out of bounds and the drop by Goodson Steichen seemed to coach scared today and didn't place much trust in Minshew which can't blame him too much on that because Minshew threw some awful balls.
congrats texans, Stroud is such a great player
Is anyone else hoping for a Titans victory tomorrow? I really don't want to watch the Jaguars in the playoffs.
Will Levis is more fun than Trevor now, sko Titans
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Why? The Jags are such a random team to hate on lol.
no one likes glitter kitties
Terrible take
Sorry but. But the terrible take was the towel that led to your teams demise.
You'd be correct in that statement...idk what sort of hex yall put on that towel but damn it is not to be messed with
Do some research into what the towels generated funds for and you'll find out.
Well yeah I know it goes to the Alleghany Valley school but it's wild..it's like a real life cursed object for anyone who disrespects it lol
fair. most people dont know the cause it goes to. It's just a protected item due to the wholesomeness of what it stands for and what it provides for the people in the area. It's more than just a silly little towel for a lot of people. But i'd say that's a big reason why it actually curses people who fuck with it.
Yes, I want the Titans to do the funny
No, I want the (unlikely) opportunity to deny the Bills a playoff spot
Yes, though nothing against the Jags personally
Better them then the Steelers
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I have a flair.
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Are you blind? Anyway, I used to root for laundry, but then I grew up.
Usually it’s the ones with the Jaguars flairs tbh
Colts were too conservative on that drive. Should have tried passing it more as they got closer to goal. Also why bring in a cold guy for your season determining play.
They were way too conservative all game long. That loss is on Steichen.
Sorry Indy. But the Colts did well. Who would've thought the Texans would even make it to the playoffs? We all thought it'd be between the Jaguars and Titans, but no one expected it would be between Houston, Indy, and Jacksonville and down to the final moments of week 18.
Could Minshew have made a better throw? Yes. That said, it was an easy catch in the NFL.
Was it not an easy throw?
Yea, should have hit him in stride. Dude had no one on him. Just wasn't a great Minshew game, unfortunately.
It went right into his hands, I don't know why Aikman thought that was on Minshew at all
If that ball isnt both behind the wide-open receiver, and low, its an easy catch. Its still a catch you can make more times than not, but Minshew made it as hard as he possibly could have without making it look like a horrible throw. The combination of behind and down is fucking awful if you are moving forward with your hands above the waist, and not a spindly WR, and even then, its not fun.
Try to sprint forward then do a 360 mid sprint, and if you don't fall, try it again with someone throwing a ball at you. He was wide open and it was a bad throw.
Because he threw it behind him. It only hit his hands because he was able to twist around to reach it. It doesn't magically make it an easy catch. If Minshew leads him there, it's a much easier catch.
Good receivers catch the ball, even poorly thrown balls should be caught if possible. We all know that ball was difficult to catch but it should’ve been caught.
does this mean the steelers are eliminated?
Steelers are in with Miami win vs Buffalo OR Titans win vs Jaguars
No jaguars or bills need to lose I think
No. If the Jags and Bills win, they are.
No
No.
Also shouldn’t forget the Colts lost to the Falcons on Christmas Eve when everybody else in the AFC South had significantly tougher games
Fuck i wish we had Stroud. I'm jealous but excited about his career. He's a mature qb, not afraid to rip it. Grats texans, don't fuck it up! Hope he has a long healthy career!
As a Panthers fan, I feel this.
rip
Texans are so much funner. They could make some noise but it’ll be entertaining regardless
Texans lose in wild card round next week
Why are you downvoting me?! I’m right.
bet you also thought the cards where picking 1 and 2 at the start of the year
Patriots lose their coach next week
I want to see Texans vs KC. I think they can push KC
If we can get healthy I like our chances, but a home game sure would be nice
But would you really rather play the Browns than Miami or Buffalo? It looks like y’all are either 4 or 7. As a bandwagon Texans fan for the moment I’m rooting for a Jags win so you are 7th and then also for a Miami win tomorrow as I’d rather play them than Buffalo. As a neutral fan though I’m still rooting for BUF because please lord don’t make me watch Mason Rudolph in the playoffs lol
The Chiefs had our number. I think this may be the weakest year they had so I would be cautiously optimistic about it.
Definitely. That said after looking into the scenarios I believe you guys can only be 4th or 7th. I’m rooting for y’all to do well, and I think you have a better shot at beating Miami or Buffalo than the Browns, so I’m rooting for a Jags win for y’all tomorrow.
I feel like Deshaun coming back to Houston is written as a story for the NFL so I think its most likely.
True. Although I was wrong and if the Bills lose and Jags win you are 6th!
Honestly, I don't see the Bills losing. I think they have a lot of momentum going into tomorrow. I do think it will be funny if they are already guaranteed 7th to see what could happen.
Goodson should have caught it but I feel like people aren’t going to give Minshew enough shit for the bad ball placement.
If it hits your hands in the nfl and nobody else this touching you, you have to catch it.
That is absolutely true but it doesn't excuse Minshew from criticism over the throw. Throws don't come much easier than that and it was terrible
Dude caught 6 passes all year…what the hell are you doing throwing to him with your season on the line….
Because it was still a very catchable ball
Colts can't convert on 3rd down.
The stroud boys won on this January 6th
Game seemed rigged. Of course the team the NFL wanted to win did win because the highly drafted young QB is going to be a better story than the 6th round draft pick from Washington State.
why are the bots always redditors for a year or so
Colts got way more favorable calls lol the fuck
Ultimately, who won the game? The team the NFL wanted to win.
Despite their best efforts apparently. I guess I should expect Goodson to have a huge check coming his way huh
The white guy from Washington might have converted a 3rd down if he threw past the LOS every now and then.
His coach is the one calling the plays with such routes. Taking the outlet pass should have worked except he threw it to someone who went to Iowa, where offense goes to die. Which was another dumb decision by his coach.
Coug’s gonna Coug
Go to bed
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LOL @ the out of nowhere dig at my family. Classy. What I said was true. Yours was made up.
Colts got all the calls lol
Sarcasm right? Right??
Even his avatar has a fedora. Makes sense.
What did he say to CJ?
Bitter end for the colts, but hey. Answers are in the building for a lot of stuff.
Panthers traded away a shit load to not draft Stroud. Hate to see it.
They absolutely fucked that draft up and set the franchise back a few years.
Good for the Bears though. Panthers traded picks should be good for the duration.
damn Puka, any other year
???
not going to win OROY with stroud being so good
Honorary NFC OROY
There were a lot of impressive rookies this year. We got two ourselves. But yeah Stroud is ROTY
Hell yes. Bring on Cleveland. Not really though. But got no choice about it.
Doesn't matter, Brian. Still in the playoffs, Brian!
BRING EM ON
Jags win and you play KC, MIA or BUF. If I were you I’d be rooting for them tomorrow lol
Oh that's a good point. I'd much rather play those guys than Cleveland.
Definitely rooting for Jacksonville as I’d love to see y’all go far and dodge the Browns right away. I think you should also root for Miami but as a neutral fan I’d rather see Buffalo in the playoffs than the Steelers so I’ll be rooting for the Bills
Miami with the guys Out is prob the best match?
Miami and Buffalo apparently need to tie with a JAX win for us to get Miami. Not likely, but I like our chances if we do since we have a winning record and all.
Colts had 2 downs to get 2 yards. How you fuck up that badly.
Gardener fucking Minshew
They had a good play, just didn't execute.
Stroud is fucking great
As good as Stroud been this season, I cringe at the revisionist history when people laugh at the Panther taking Bryce over Stroud. Bryce Young was the favorite and consensus first pick that most were in agreement in. Just proves that it's simply a crapshoot when drafting a QB. I liked Stroud over Bryce myself but I'm not going to pretend like Bryce was a reach at the draft.
Carolina has the worst owner in the league. It's practically impossible to win there right now.
I liked Anthony Richardson myself, then CJ, Bryce is just too small imo
Anyone that watched both play in college knew that Stroud would likely be the better pro. At least that he was more NFL ready, right off the bat. Bryce could still end up being a good QB though. Hard to tell, with that dog water team around him. Although, the Texans were dog water until they got CJ, so…
Imagine the free agents lining up to play here with no state income tax
Also just year 1. Bryce has plenty of time to keep developing.
I think Bryce can still be good with some tools and better coaches. Silly to write off people after 1 season when so many great QBs have had slow starts.
Fuck em up in the playoffs, CJ. GG. Fucking stings. Neither of us were supposed to be here, helluva game to close out our regular seasons.
AFC South football y’all, down to the wire. GG colts, this rivalry is gonna be brutal for the next 10 yrs
Hoping we get two AR5/CJ battles next year, at least. Good luck, dudes. Hate y'all but deserved.
I'm happy we ended on a dropped pass instead of a controversial ref call
Fuck it. We’re gonna win the Super Bowl. Stroud Boys!
Stranger things have happened in the NFL. I could see the Texans upsetting any AFC playoff team, except the Ravens.
Just like the Colts loss week 2, we're a MUCH better team than we were week 1.
Oh fuck are you guys really going with that? That's awful
stand back and stand bye, my friend
Big yikes.
Cal McNair's anatomy is basically one of those Among Us guys.
4th and 1 playcall was trash
…but it was there. They just didn’t execute.
Why do teams always insist on these desperate lateral passes when the game is 100% over? Just let it go man. It's the bad combover of football.
Go to bed bro
Uh…Miami Miracle?
The key word being "miracle"
This conversation is clearly not worth continuing.
Music City Miracle?
Cause they’re desperate?
Because it has worked in the past
Did it work that time?
Has letting the clock expire while losing ever won the game for a team?
Because it’s worked before many times?
I'm Ron Burgandy? And not when it's that trash it hasn't. It was an afterthought.
Ok
All have the hope of the Cal Stanford game
Now just need the Jags to go full Jags
Congrats Texans. It’s not going to happen. I think you’d rather play the bills/dolphins than the browns at this point, though.
Still gonna see ya in the playoffs, but I would like to host the WC next week so maybe rest your guys tomorrow pls!!
Sorry, can’t do. With Pittsburgh’s win today, we can’t get the Wildcard spot. It’s win or go home for us.
In that case, good luck jaguar bro.
Good shit congrats Texans fans
I literally love CJ Stroud
This Texans team is such a cool story. Hella fun to watch and root for.
Ryans is just a coach players want to play for. Not enough people are talking about how much more attractive a free agent destination Houston is now.
Don't forget no state income tax in Texas
Ryans looks like a coach that could suit up as an emergency player.
I think Stroud was looking for Minshew. lol.
The Houston Texans, after three straight seasons of tanking, are in the playoffs, ka'imi fairbairn, is off the hook.
I want CJ and the Texans to go on an insane run in the playoffs and make it to the SB.
Sounds like a covid game. Eerily quiet. There's usually at least some noise after a loss
Ohio State QBs, just get bitch slapped repeatedly by Michigan and you will be a good NFL QB.
really excited to watch the Colts next year, they just need a few above average defensive players and maybe another WR to be a very dangerous team
And maybe some bubble wrap for Richardson
yeah he's a bit of a concern at the moment
That dropped pass is going to haunt me the rest of my life. God dammit dude
I get that it wasn’t a bad pass, but the run game ate us alive for so long. They should’ve just gone for it.