9/24/06: Redskins (0-2) at Texans (0-2)

Great gameplan so far. Short quick hitting high percentage passes to get Brunell's confidence going, and they're leaning heavily on the ground game.

Ok, Brunell is 14-14 for 191 yards and a TD - WHEN ARE WE PUTTING IN CAMPBELL?!!

He was listed at 14/14 on espn portis has 147 total 69 Rush 78 Rec

We probably won't throw a lot in the second half because of the fourteen point lead, so I guess short passes will continue to be the order of the day. Brunell 14-14 only two passes longer than ten yards, and one of them was called back.

Takeaway the shovel pass and you will see why. It is clear that they are limiting the offensive today. Don't get me wrong. I not ready to see Jason in at this point, but I am not going to make believe that this a good team we are playing today.No. The Texans defense is not good. But remember, there is NO such thing as an easy road game in the NFL. It is far easier to have offense at home than on the road. So for this team to go into Houston and put up 21 in the first half is really impressive.

I also love how Saunders is mixing in more multiple TE formations. It's keeping the offense unpredictable, keeping Brunell on his feet and in rhythm, and keeping the chains moving.

I have to say I'm a much happier fan this week.

I'm also very impressed that the team can get so many penalties, and the offense is effecient enough to overcome them. I'd like to see the O-line play more disciplined, but I'll take a barrage of flags if it means our QB doesn't get hit.

I'll take the 14/14 on Brunell but I do remember him throwing one out of bounds and a guy for the Texans on the sidelines caught it.

The key to the game now is this first drive. If we can force a three and out, we will control the second half.

Face it haters. Brunell looks great. Take away the shovel pass and he still looks good. Take away the Andre Johnson pass and the Texans look like garbage. Thankfully, it's very difficult to take plays away.

We need a win, and we're on the way. Be happy.