HOU @ CIN

[jonzr]

So I'm thinking, gotta root for Cincy here what with the Texans sitting at 9-3 and holding the head to head advantage.

[msdmnr2002]

Yep, Cincy win would have helped us.  But they couldn't get their crap together in the end.

Fun fact:  Bengals now 0-6 against teams currently leading or tied for lead in their divisions, 7-0 against everyone else.  Average-to-slightly-above-avarage team that wins games they are supposed to, loses games they are supposed to.  Looks like 9-7 and missing playoffs.

[jonzr]

For Cincy, it's a good season.  Maybe not for their fans but who cares?  How do the Texans keep winning?

I like the Steelers' chances in any rematch.

[msdmnr2002]

How do the Texans keep winning?

Defense playing well, keeping score down.  This was most points they have allowed in any of their 10 wins (19).  Second highest is 14.

3 losses?  Gave up 40 (NO), 25 (OAK), and 29 (BAL).

So if you can get a couple short field/special teams scores, you have a good chance.

[Finnegans Wake]

Kubiak's done a good job, though coach of the year talk ignores a substantially improved D.  That always helps.

The rookie QBs are making that squishy sound of hitting the wall. 

[jonzr]

The Michelin Man coaches a mean D and that's always been what held back the Texans.