The POGs: Miami Edition

RELIANT STADIUM – The Texans, with high expectations, opened the 2012 season by routing the Miami Dolphins 30-10. Albeit the first quarter was comparable to a chess match, the Texans’ strengths far outweighed the Phins’, which is ultimately what led to the victory. The Phins’ defensive front threw some things at the Texans’ offensive line that seemingly caused fits in the running game. And, on the flip side, the Phins’ offensive line battled the Texans’ defensive line better than expected – in the first quarter, that is. Once the defense figured out how to stop the Phins’ running attack, which was essentially only one-quarter of play, it was lights out.   Offensive Player of the Game In the first quarter, the offense appeared to be out of rhythm and just trying to find its’ identity. The running game was inconsistent at best, averaging just 2.4 yards per carry, so the Texans turned to the passing attack. With Matt Schaub receiving his contract extension prior to the game, he focus