By Lucas Vola – November 3, 2022 10:06 am
The quarterback wants to remain unbeaten in his hometown.
Kick-off from Thursday evening to Friday at 1:15 am.
Houston Texans (1-5-1) – Philadelphia Eagles (7-0)
This Thursday, the NFL provided us with a big gap with a clash between one of the worst teams in the league and the only team still undefeated. On the one hand, Houston is in great difficulty since the beginning of the season. Just a draw (against them Colt) and a win (against them jaguars) come and soften some of the sombre balance sheet. It must be said that the Texans I am now in a transition phase. Conversely, on the other hand, the reconstruction seems well and truly completed. Philadelphia now he is a suitor. As proof, this immaculate record of 7 wins and without losses.
It’s simple, the Eagles have become the orcs of the NFC. The team to beat. I’m not sure Houston have the skills. For this, it will first be necessary to slow down this attack. Jalen hurts current on the water at this time. The quarterback will also have a special match for this Thursday night of football. For the first time, he returned to play in his hometown. The one that grew a few kilometers from the NRG stadium (former Reliable stage) will have the opportunity to shine in front of his family.
The Eagles attack with a bang
It must be said that with 1799 yards, 10 TDs and 2 INTs passing as well as 303 yards and 6 TD on land since the beginning of the season the pitcher has established himself as one of the credible favorites for the title of MVP. You don’t have to go far to find traces of a great performance. Just last week, Jalen hurts gave us a meeting a 4 touchdowns (his career is high). And if number 1 is the figurehead of this offensive team, he is at the heart of a group that performs at all levels.
The offensive line first does a monstrous job, both to protect its pitcher, but also to open gaps in the game on the ground. Miles Sanders particularly enjoys (114 courses, 563 yards and 5 TD). Add to that, AJ Brown (39 receptions, 659 yards and 5 TDs), De Vonta Smith (38 receptions, 420 yards and 2 TDs) et Dallas Goedert (32 receptions, 421 yards and 1 TD) and you have an attack that has gone off the rails since the start of the season. It is therefore difficult for Texans imagine competing. Especially since the workforce is very young.
The attack of the Texans at half mast
Last week, Houston broke the franchise record for most rookies starting in a single game. Is ahead Titansthey were 8 first years aligned from the beginning. Three of them were on offense, while the other eight were defenders. Yet the Texans they are not picky on defense. They certainly take a lot of meters (403.6 units / game, 30th in the league)but it earns “relatively” few points (22 units suffered per game, 17 in NFL). It is especially on the other side of the ball that the bottom hurts.
After good arrangements during his rookie year, Davis Mills to mark the time. The attack of Texans Do not move (288.7 yards per game, 31e) and don’t miss it (16.6 points per game, 29th). The only ray of sunshine in the offensive greyness, the rookie Dameon Pierce. The running back tries, in some way, to leave its mark (121 courses, 539 yards and 3 TDs). In these conditions it is difficult to compete with the best teams in the league. However, these two formations are not simultaneously with their construction. For Houston, Lovie Smith must first lay the foundations. The Eagles they are already looking for the finishing touches. On paper, this meeting is therefore unbalanced.
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