Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens Game Analysis

Going into this game, with subdued optimism, I thought that the Houston would hold their own against the Baltimore Ravens. In fact, they not only held their own but outplayed them in almost every aspect of the game. The two glaring discrepancies for the Texans were turnovers and the quarterback. Otherwise the Texans dominated this game. If you do not believe me check it out for yourself… Run Game The last time these two teams met the Ravens held Texans RB Arian Foster to 49 yards on 15 carries. His average of 3.3 yards/carry was one of his worst of the season. Meanwhile, Ravens RB Ray Rice ripped off 101 yards on his 23 carries for an average of 4.4 yards/carry. This time, however, the tables were flipped. In today’s game it was Foster who exploded off the line of scrimmage and put together a great run game. He finished the game with 132 yards on 27 carries for an average of 4.9 yards/carry. Conversely, Rice was held to 60 yards on 21 carries for a measly 2.9 yards/carry...