Predictions?

Well, I've said throughout the preseason that I wouldn't predict the record until the end of it. Well, I'm dreading it now. I fear that unrealistic hopes for a 16-0 record will get in the way of the logical side of me. But whatever. Here goes nothing.

Week 1: Chiefs @ Texans (24-17)
The struggling defense of the Chiefs will allow the Texans to do some damage with their new weapons on offense. Matt Schaub will prove his worth to the Nation and Jacoby will show he's capable of starting. The vastly improving Texans offense will run all over the horrid Chiefs offense, especially with a depleated offensive line and the possiblity of LJ not playing much or at all. Our running game will struggle slighty, but only due to growing pains.

Week 2: Texans @ Panthers (24-21)
This one will be tougher. The Panthers have a good D and a great offense. But I think the fact that no true starting QB has emerged to lead this offense (Lord knows Carr won't lead anybody...) the Texans will have a chance to take advantage of the worsening Delhomme, and a below average running game. This game could go either way in my book.

Week 3: Colts @ Texans (21-17)
It's the Colts. The only reason why I'm giving the Texans a chance for this game is the fact we disrupted the Colts at home last season, and the Colts have an even worse defense. If the Texans win, I'll apologize gladly.

Week 4: Texans @ Falcons (27-14)
The Texans will dominate this game. Matt Schaub will gladly destroy the Falcons in his homecoming game. Joey Harrington is not Micheal Vick. The only way the Falcons were to become a winning team, or even contenders, was to have number 7. Now, with him out of the picture, an already bad offense is without its greatest weapon.

Week 5: Dolphins @ Texans (21-14)
Face it: The Dolphins are not the team they were a few seasons ago. They underwent coaching changes, and have a bad offense. Their aging defense despite the signing of Joey Porter will not be enought to win this game.

[off the record: I think I might be exaggerating, 4-1 to start? O_o]

Week 6: Texans @ Jaguars (17-14)
Even though we own this team, this will still be tough. Jaguars have a good defense, and a good offense, and we're in their house. We'll see about this one.

Week 7: Texans @ Titans (27-24)
The Texans won't make the same mistake twice. They passed on Vince Young, and I think he's showed his "gratitude" for it and we'll beat him in this one. The Titans do not have any weapons this season, other than Mr. InVINCEible himself. If this one ends similar to last seasons home loss, DeMeco Ryans or Mario Williams will make the tackle rather than let Vince run for a touchdown.

Week 8: Texans @ Chargers (35-14)
No contest here. Chargers are looking toward Super Bowl XLII, the Texans just to get a winning season.

Week 9: Texans @ Raiders (28-17)
We'll win this one pretty easily despite a good Raiders defense.

Week 10: BYE

Week 11: Saints @ Texans (31-20)
The Saints and Reggie Bush are too much for us. They'll go deep into the playoffs, and though we might put up a fight, in the end Reggie Bush will show us one more reason why we shouldn't have picked Mario Williams. The Saints offense is top notch, and our defense by this point is pretty good. Top 15 at least. But still...

Week 12: Texans @ Browns (30-17)
Browns are a struggling team as usual, and with Brady Quinn back there with a horrific offensive line, we'll march all over them.

Week 13: Texans @ Titans (27-21)
This is Vince's new house. We'll have a chance, but blow it in the end.

Week 14: Buccanneers @ Texans (24-14)
Does anyone else strike it odd we play them twice this season? We win. :P

Week 15: Broncos @ Texans (27-17)
I don't know if Kubiak or our new team can live up to primetime football. Some mistakes by our offense, and blown coverages by our defense might lose this one for us. The Broncos always have a good squad, so thats even more reason for us to lose.

Week 16: Texans @ Colts (33-21)
The Colts are at home, in the dreaded dome. So we lose this one. :O

Week 17: Texans @ Jaguars (28-17)
We own the Jaguars. Simply put.

So let's tally my biased record. 9-7. Hm, better than I thought. If we get lucky, we might go 10-6. :O