Ah, that was a 27-0 beatdown by the mighty Jimmy Garrapolo. The Texans will wish they had it that easy next week in Foxboro.

And if the Fade DO happen to pull it out today, the loss next week they would suffer might be historical.

Since ESPN was given a Wild Card playoff game to broadcast starting two years ago they have had the following games:

2015: Arizona vs. Carolina featuring an Arizona team with back-up Ryan Lindley as their QB against a 7-8-1 Carolina team.

2016: Chiefs vs. Houston, with Brian Hoyer as Houston's QB.

2017: Oakland vs. Houston, featuring Connor Cook vs. Brock Assmuncher as the QB match-up.

ESPN paying a shit load of $$$ for those crappy match-ups.

That's why they demoted Berman, they couldn't afford these hits with his salary anymore.

You can argue the legitimacy of the ranking. I'd consider scoring D more important than total yards anyway. But the fact is the Texans have a very good defense that's going to eat Cook's lunch. The won't be able to just run the ball to protect him.

As for the Pats, I agree the Texans probably won't have much chance. I'd prefer they face their division rival Miami. Regardless, NE is a tough nut at home.

Raiders 16
Texans 21

LMAO It was Garrapolo that did it to them. :thumb:

In all seriousness the Pats will face a weaker than usual divisional round opponent this year. Miami could give the Chiefs the same advantage if they beat Pitt but I think its unlikely.

whats the over/under on cook either flopping the game or having the greatest playoff game ever for a rookie :D

hard to defend someone when the only gametape is from college

This game (and every ESPN game) misses Mike Tirico.

I'll never forget his call on the Knile Davis kick return last year.

Let's go Raiders, let's go Dolphins!

do you think this will warrant an opening of the chat room?

I'm up for shootin' the shit in chat.

Donald Penn out for the Faiders.....so 3rd string qb and backup LT.

Could be a long day for the Faiders offense.

It's so nice to be watching the Raiders instead the Chiefs right now...[emoji16]


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I am working from home on call today with the game on, so I am also up for shootin' some shit :D

ok, i may be in there.