2013 NFL PREDICTIONS!!! (TYLER)

HOUSTON BOUND! YEE HAAAWWW!

For Day 9 of my 2013 NFL Prediction we will be taking a look at the HOUSTON TEXANS.

The Texans have been on the brink of greatness for the last couple of years, but for some reason just can't get over the hump and land in the Super Bowl. RB Arian Foster is a beast to deal with and is consistently a leader in rushing yards; WR Andre Johnson is a star on offense, and QB Matt Schaub is solid. Last year DL JJ Watt burst onto the scene to dominate the opposing offensive lines, and LB Brian Cushing is just ridiculous to deal with. So what is it that this team is missing? Why can they not seem to get to the big game? I think it's the DBs on defense that could use some help along with additional WR to complement Andre Johnson so that he doesn't get focused so hard by opposing defenses. With that said lets take a look at how the Texans latest draft played out.

Round 1: DeAndre Hopkins WR (Clemson)

Round 2: D.J. Swearinger SS (South Carolina)

Round 3: Brennan Williams OT (North Carolina)

Round 3: Sam Montgomery DE (LSU)

Round 4: Trevardo Williams DE (Connecticut)

Round 6: David Quessenberry OT (San Jose St.)

Round 6: Alan Bonner WR (Jacksonville St.)

Round 6: Chris Jones DT (Bowling Green)

Round 6: Ryan Griffin TE (Connecticut)

I really like what the Texans did with their draft. First with WR DeAndre Hopkins, he will be the perfect complement to Andre Johnson, love the fit. SS D.J. Swearinger will get the opportunity to learn from newly brought in FS Ed Reed while getting every opportunity to start at SS. Overall the Texans addressed needs and got quality players. Well done i say. But will the improvements lead to another division title and chance in the playoffs? Lets take a look.

OPPONENTS                                            W/L

@ SAN DIEGO (MONDAY)                         W

TENNESSEE                                               W

@ BALTIMORE                                          W

SEATTLE                                                    W

@ SAN FRANCISCO                                 L

ST. LOUIS                                                  W

@ KANSAS CITY                                      W

BYE WEEK

INDIANAPOLIS                                         W

@ ARIZONA                                               W

OAKLAND                                                 W 

JACKSONVILLE                                       W

NEW ENGLAND                                        L

@ JACKSONVILLE (THURSDAY)             W

@ INDIANAPOLIS                                      W

DENVER                                                     W

@ TENNESSEE                                         W

FINAL RECORD                                   14 - 2

Analysis: YES, i do feel the Texans have made the necessary improvements to win their division, and make a run in the playoffs. Firstly it doesn't hurt that the Texans have Jacksonville in their division, but home games against tough teams like Seattle, New England, and Denver help soften the blow while road games against San Diego, Arizona, and Tennessee should all end in victories. I'm on the train that the Texans will be my favorite to win the AFC this year and be the contender in the Super Bowl. 

I could be wrong, and i may be. But what do you think? Let me know.