Through nine games the Texans are sporting a 5-4 record. The best record they’ve had this late in the season. Better yet, they are still in the hunt for that elusive playoff berth.
I’m not going to review the midseason and cry over what could have been. Fans and media make a big deal that the Texans could be 7-2 or 8-1 if this, that or the other happened. Two things come to mind. Those things didn’t happen. It’s called reality. Why fans and media obsess over the past boggles my mind. Also, fans like to point out the close losses to the Colts, Cardinals and Jaguars as possible victories. I’d like to point out that the Texans could easily be 4-5 if they lose the shoot out with the Titans. The fact remains that they are 5-4 and not crying or wishing about the past is going to change a thing.
Focus, Focus and More Focus
What is needed by the team and coaches is focus. Focus on the upcoming opponents and the remainder of the season. Play each game like it’s the last. It’s that point in the season where games start becoming elimination games for the playoffs.
It is going to be a dog fight down to the line for that last wildcard spot. Right now Denver and Pittsburgh have the lead. Denver needs to correct a sinking ship. Their division is still for them to take but then that leaves San Diego as the other wildcard.
Right behind the 6-3 teams are the Texans and Jaguars at 5-4. And below them waiting for them to stumble are the Ravens, Jets and Dolphins. The Texans don’t play the Ravens this year. They’ve already lost to the Jets giving them the tiebreaker and still face the Dolphins on the road.
The focus this week though should be the resurgent Titans and Vince Young. This next three game stretch will be crucial for the playoff and tiebreakers. The Colts and Jags loom after the Monday nighter against the Titans. The Jags currently have one win in the head to head game. A loss virtually puts the Texans two games behind them in a tie for the wildcard.
One game at a time though. If they remain focused, try to eliminate some of the mental mistakes and slow starts, this January we just might see the first ever Houston Texans playoff game.
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