Okay, Redskins - Texans, tomorrow at 4:15. And yes, you read that title correctly, the Arian Foster myth is now sweeping the country! A lot has been mentioned about Foster this week, and his 231 yard day against the Colts last Sunday. First things first, the Colts run defense is terrible at best - second, the Colts game plan on defense was obviously to stop the pass, which they did, at the expense of stopping the run (Houston only threw for 107 yards, and on the highlights of Foster's big runs, both safeties were playing way back).
Foster played in four games last year, and played against the league's 30th (Seattle), 25th (St. Louis), 24th (Miami), and 12th (New England, who rested most all of their starters). Yes, I did look those stats up - that's why you come to this blog, cute videos of Harper, and accurate NFL stats. Anyway, last year the Colts ranked 24th in rushing defense. It's safe to say that he hasn't faced a decent defense since he's been in the league.
So, all that to say that I don't think he'll be a factor tomorrow, as the Redskins have shown over the last few seasons that they can stop just about any running back, especially one who isn't a big pass catcher. I do think that Andre Johnson will be a factor tomorrow, and I could see him lighting up the Redskins' secondary pretty easily. That being said, I'm going with Redskins 28, Texans 17. Big games for Cooley and McNabb.
redskins defense exposed!
ReplyDeleteI was all ready for the game we were doing so well at the beginning. at least we beat dallas.
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