96Bravo

I did say the only trade for Burns I would make is for Surtain. Insurance for the times Horn is out. But just imagine with both healthy.

Pierce flat out sucked. Why Houston decided to give Pierce the ball on 1st and goal at the 1 yard line is beyond me, when Singletary was have a way better game. Someone said Stroud's receivers were "open open". I just saw the tape, their were definitely some perfect sideline passes to receivers covered tightly. As this dude points out: youtube.com/watch?v=aHjHgstpOq8 Having said that, of course he's made some rookie mistakes. An occasional bad throw. But this idea he's somehow terrible under pressure is overstated. Especially since early on, they showed how well he was performing against the blitz. Anyway, Stroud performed better than any QB vs the Saints so far when it comes to deep throws, according to NFL LIVE today...and that was without Tank Dell. Stroud has been perfect for Houston because they are letting him play HIS game, and turning his receivers into Ohio State-like receivers. I've already praised Bryce on another thread for improvements I've seen. As far as the next game, will our secondary be healthy in 2 weeks, I wonder? If not, expect CJ to go to town.

Now that I've actually seen the snaps, I like how much quicker and more decisive Bryce was much of the game. Missed some deep shots, but fairly sharp in with the underneath routes. Also pretty effective in the red zone. It seemed like the o-line was better. We know Chuba was an improvement over Sanders. I think we have to keep running the ball, at least while the game is fairly close.

I will say that I DO trust Bryce when it comes to the red zone. We've just got all kinds of issues before we get there.

Houston gonna win BY THE SKIN OF THEIR TEETH. CJ did most of the damage in the first half, but looks like he was awful the 2nd. Couldn't get anything going. Also bad decisions to give to Pierce in the red zone. Props to Houston's D though.

CJ definitely having his worst game. Played well first half. Not sure what's happening in the 2nd. He and woods just don't connect well, it seems. Schultz quiet in 2nd half.

Spoke too soon. PJ with a very costly INT.

Cleveland figured out the recipe for beating SF, injure Deebo and CMC.

Browns giving SF all they could want.

If I'm Houston, I need to recognize Pierce just doesn't have it today, especially in the red zone. Singletary is having a better game. Settling for FG's when they should have TD's.

Slightly more difficult without Tank Dell.

PJ Walker playing valiantly against the 49ers.

Right? Most of us are ROOTING for him to succeed...even those of us who have been skeptical.

Wow.

I can only view the gamecast, but I'm getting almost emotional seeing us actually run the ball.

Bad news is CJ Stroud threw his first pick. Good news for him, the dude fumbled it, gave it back to Houston and CJ threw a TD pass.

I mean, didn't we all suspect Chuba was gonna be more effective than Sanders after watching the first few games?

Because knowing he plays somewhere else is painful. Lol

I hate to say it, but I think Curtis Samuel would be perfect for Young's style of play.

Makes you wonder why it took an injury to get him out of there.

ATL officially wins. Stroud played fine, but not great. Pierce struggled, which is surprising against the Falcons. Learning experience for Stroud. AR injured again. But that's what happens when a QB relies on his physicality.

Yeah, probably his worst game? Looks like a lot of misses to Woods especially. Not sure why because I can't see the game. Still, nice to see he can come from behind...even though ATL is gonna win, barring some TO.

Too bad Ridder's having his best game. Cutting through Houston's D like a hot knife through butter.

Colts are good no matter who is QB or RB.

Detroit does have maybe the best o-line in the NFL, but I'm warming to the idea of a Burns trade.