Chargers at Texans Pre-Game Discussion (Wild Card Round)

[DerwinBosa]

I'd rather see Vidal in there than Haskins next week, but I'm hoping we get Gus back. Vidal has had limited opportunities this season, so in his first playoff game there's a risk of him committing a mistake (fumble, ball bouncing off of his hands into an interception, etc.) that can be quite harmful. I think we should keep it simple and stick with Dobbins and Gus (if he plays). We could give Vidal some carries to shake off the jitters if we're way ahead in the fourth quarter, which I believe could happen against the Texans.

[Charge!]

Saturday on CBS. No streaming required.

short week for this game but an extra day for the game against KC if we beat Texans...

[Formula 21]

Haskins did a nice job in the Gus role.

Another nice pickup by Hortiz.

[Formula 21]

By the way, Houston plays in a dome. Take the weather out of the game.

[Air Coryell 84]

short week for this game but an extra day for the game against KC if we beat Texans...

We only play KC if we win, but the Steelers and the Broncos would both have to lose.

[northerner]

I dont think Kimani is ever going the be the answer at the NFL level some here think. To me is a depth guy.

Lets get one of those 225 pounders in this draft. The kind we could have used at the goal line today with skill well beyond Haskins

if he had some more pop (and blocking), he would find more snaps.

If he can't find snaps when Gus is hurt and JK is limited (to get his bonus money), then that is a bad sign.

[AFboltfan]

Win or lose, just don't blow a lead!!! Bolt up!

[Boltx]

MOJO FOR SLATER'S KNEE

[Lone Bolt]

Hate to look ahead, but I love this setup...take care of business against the Texans, and we get a revenge game against the Chiefs? Hell...I like that matchup better than Ravens or Bills...

Yea...Im assuming Steelers and Donkeys lose...who wouldnt?

But...gotta not lay an egg vs Texans...I like our chances

[wu-dai clan]

One game at a time. Respect Houston. Play well. Expect a close game.

[Boltx]

Already reading some pundits writing us off so I'm glad we are being looked at as underdogs even if the betting line slightly favors us.

But you have to admit, there is a lot of like about this Chargers team heading into the playoffs:

Mistake free football
Getting elite QB play at the right time
Elite coaching
Solid defense
Run game looks better with JK back
Offense the last three weeks has looked spectacular with emergence of some unexpected playmakers

This is generally a very, very good formula for winning playoff games.

Houston has a great defense with a pair of game-wrecking pass rushers so if Slater is out, it could cause a lot of problems but I am confident Harbaugh will have these guys ready to play.

Why not us?

[Boltx]

One game at a time. Respect Houston. Play well. Expect a close game.

Agree, I'm expecting a close (and stressful lol) game.

I think if we stick to controlling the TOP and play mistake free, we will break through in the second half.

This is Jim and Greg's time of year.