Postgame thoughts from “Voice of the Texans” Marc Vandermeer of SportsRadio 610 AM:
In the end, Vick was just too much. The comeback story of the year got back on track as Michael Vick threw two TD passes and ran for another in Philadelphia’s 34-24 win over the Texans.
It was another case of woulda, coulda, shoulda as Houston led 24-20 going into the fourth quarter, then gave up two TD drives and saw its offense sputter out to sadly drop to 5-7.
One more loss and you can officially pronounce the season dead. As it is, they are waiting for a governor’s pardon in desperate need of a win-out and a minimum of two losses each by the Jaguars and Colts. It may be a pipe dream, but it’s all we have left.
The Texans have now been 5-7 for four straight years. They have always been able to finish 8-8 or better, but this year there will be no consolation for missing the postseason. The remaining schedule also has Baltimore, a mad Titans team, occasionally dangerous Denver and Jacksonville. Last season’s final four games seemed a bit more palatable.
Thursday’s loss featured a return of the Texans defense that put up near rock-bottom numbers until rising up against the Rusty Smith0led Titans last week. After allowing two long TD drives to start the game, they settled down nicely until breaking in the fourth quarter. Not too many teams can give up 34 and win.
The aggravating thing is that Houston belted its way into the lead, then withered. Once they took the lead, the Texans lost their mojo and looked almost helpless.
With a few extra days to prepare for the Ravens, the Texans better find a way to create an upset or they can start making plans for 2011.
