Welcome to Wild Card weekend of the 2017 NFL Playoffs. This is the first half of the Raiders' road playoff matchup vs. the Houston Texans in NRG Stadium. Leave a comment below and share your thoughts on the game.
Q2
OAK 7 HOU 20
The first half of this game is what you expect with a rookie quarterback in Connor Cook. The Texans' defense are giving him all kinds of exotic looks and as a result, too many underthrown passes by Cook and he threw a pick on a screen pass to Jadeveon Clowney. But, the playcalling isn't helping either. Musgrave once again is playing it safe establishing the run and calling quick passes that result in nothing. On the score by Tay Train, they started being aggressive with a no huddle, which worked! They can't let the Texans defense substitute because they have too much talent and depth on that side of the ball. Defensively, they are being gassed out, but they had a great start. I think Ken Norton Jr. read my preview that the Raiders needed to blitz and they are bringing the heat on Osweiler. I think Houston's offense is starting to figure the blitzing pattern out, but then again, the Raiders' defense is being gassed out because of quick, conservative possessions. Bill Musgrave has to consider opening up the playbook more and try to look for the Tight Ends more please? Because obviously the Texans' secondary have Coop, Crab, and Roberts covered. The 2nd half will open up shortly.
Q1
OAK 7 HOU 10
Nice start on defense, but slow start on offense until the last drive. I said this in my preview, Ken Norton Jr. has to open up the playbook and blitz Brock Osweiler. So far, Osweiler can't handle the pressure and the Texans' offense couldn't figure them out. Offensively, conservative as usual to start. They started deep into their own territory and disaster happens. Cook throws an INT, which sets up Lamar Miller's easy TD. But now Musgrave ends his conservative stuff, implements no huddle and it ends up with a Tay Train TD. They need more of that to get back into the game.
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