Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans: Final Game Preview

by River City Rage on Dec 1, 2008 10:34 AM EST in Events Comment 16 comments

Houston Texans (4-7)	GAME #12	Jacksonville Jaguars (4-7)
	VS.

Date:	December, 1st 2008	Location:	Houston Texas
Time:	8:30 p.m. ET	Stadium:	Reliant Stadium
TV:	CBS	Favorite:	Jaguars +3
Radio:	Click Here	Over/Under:	48.5
Weather:	High 63, Clear	Injury Report:	Click Here
SBN Coverage:	Battle Red Blog	Coverage Map	Click Here
Final Score:	Houston Texans - ?? :: Jacksonville Jaguars - ??

Keep On Fighting:

The 2008 Jacksonville Jaguars are finished for the season. This Monday night game is all about the 2009 squad and the players that will join the reinvention of the franchise. Any player worth keeping will recognize the importance of building as much positive tape as possible, especially considering the heat that will be on this team to quickly build off the remains of this season. Jack Del Rio will be squarely on the "hot seat" in 09, he's got no reason to keep anyone who will keep him from keeping Wayne Weaver happy.

That said, this is still a divisional game, one where Houston would love to embarrass the Jaguars in front of the world and seize the AFC South "Third Place" title. It's "Battle Red Day", which means the Texans will be all Jacked up and ready to play. There's simply too much pride and ego at stake on Monday Night for the Jaguars to do anything other than come out fighting.

Injuries and Etc.

No major injuries on the Jaguars to report. David Garrard is probable with a back injury. That injury might have something to do with how often David is hit and ends the play on the ground, something that the Houston Texans can't get away with. Rashean Mathis and Dennis Northcut are probable as well, with Troy Williamson the only questionable injury.

Houston's injury mystery is over Quarterback Matt Schaub who could return to the field after missing most of the season.

One Matchup to Watch:

DE Derrick Harvey versus LT Duane Brown: Can Derrick Harvey beat a rookie? A rookie that was probably drafted a round too high? If he can't get some pressure against Brown, then there's probably something wrong with Harvey. It's just that simple.

I'll be back later today. I've been traveling all week and have to go catch a flight as I write this.

-Chris

Poll

Who Wins?

Jacksonville

72 votes

Houston

42 votes

114 votes | Poll has closed

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Vic K:

“What happens on Monday night and in what remains of this season will define the 2008 season for both teams.” Have there been any games that Vic didn’t say, ‘it will define our season,’ since we lost to the Bills? I love Vic, but stop saying that about every game. And if he’s trying to make a point, that every game defines your season (which is technically true), then he should have said that starting in week one (maybe he did, but that was a long time ago).

Anyway, I’m optimistic about tonight, cautiously, but optimistic. I feel more comfortable as the underdogs (I think Vegas has Houston by 3). We’re healthier than in week 4, and the Texans have nothing to spoil for us. At least there’s that! I really want to see Harvey prove himself tonight. On a big stage, against a rookie, who I think, has allowed the most sacks in the league (maybe out of just tackles, I’m too lazy to look it up).

Go Jags!

by Nebraska Jag on Dec 1, 2008 11:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Wait...

You have the Jags favored? Is that your prediction? Because I heard the opposite.

by Nebraska Jag on Dec 1, 2008 1:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not the biggest gambler, but when a team is + whatever, that means you add 3 to their score instead of subtracting from the other team

"I smoke. If this bothers anyone, I suggest you look around at the world in which we live and shut your mouth."-Bill Hicks

by FSBlueApocalypse on Dec 1, 2008 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm no gambler either so let me get this straight...

You’re saying we’re not the favorites because of the +3, right? So shouldn’t it read up top, “Favorite: Texas -3”? I know the Texans are favored.

by Nebraska Jag on Dec 1, 2008 5:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It's basicly the same thing

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by FSBlueApocalypse on Dec 1, 2008 5:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It seems everyone is correct

Houston +3 means Jacksonville favored, add three to Houston to get a tie.
Houstom -3 means Houston favored, subtract three from Houston to get a tie.
Houston BY 3, as it was originally writen and I read it, means Houston is favored by three which means Houston -3.

To make it more confusing, the home team usually gets 3 points so the teams are considered equal.

by Tkopa on Dec 1, 2008 5:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So we'll have a second tie this season

by Nebraska Jag on Dec 1, 2008 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

That’s what it all boils down to

by SoCalStites on Dec 1, 2008 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

As Chris said, this game is much more important to the 2009 Jaguars than the 2008 Jaguars

Then again, the 96 team was 4-7 before making their run…………………

"I smoke. If this bothers anyone, I suggest you look around at the world in which we live and shut your mouth."-Bill Hicks

by FSBlueApocalypse on Dec 1, 2008 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Also I'd like to point out, the Jags haven't won a road Monday night game since 1999

"I smoke. If this bothers anyone, I suggest you look around at the world in which we live and shut your mouth."-Bill Hicks

by FSBlueApocalypse on Dec 1, 2008 2:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

That's an interesting stat

I looked into it and I found out that they haven’t played a monday night game on the road since 2000.

by SoCalStites on Dec 1, 2008 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Heh, was wondering if somebody was gonna catch that

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by FSBlueApocalypse on Dec 1, 2008 5:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I am begining to have doubts about the front office, and you make a good point Chris about HARVEY

Harvey was Shack’s guy from the start. Shack personally scouted the guy and Shack pulled the trigger on the trade to bring HArvey here. Harvey had better continue to improve, because if he’s “BLOCKED” for the rest of the season, then I’d say Shack has to go. If HArvey continues to make strides and gets more pressure, then I think you have to give Shack another year at least. HARVEY AND SHACK WILL FOREVER BE TIED TOGETHER.

Duane Brown was a major reach as a later 1st rounder… What a mistake by the Texans.
Ephraim Salaam isn’t any better though, so Harvey better bring some heat regardless of who’s at LT.
-Collin

by silencecs on Dec 1, 2008 3:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Like I said in another post here

Keep throwing at Jacques Reeves. You’ll be fine, and your receivers will get their groove back. It’s worked against every team that’s played us so far.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Dec 1, 2008 5:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs