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That’s probably a silly question, since I am convinced this is (finally) the year the Texans make the playoffs. If the Texans can beat the Cowboys tonight I will at least rest easy, and shoot off my mouth around the office, until someone punches me that is.  Hopefully, it won’t be the guys I am going to the game with tonight.

Yes, the game does not matter at all.  Yes, the starters will likely be gone by mid-third quarter.  Yes, besides the rookies trying to make the squad, I am probably the only person in the world who cares about this game.

I know this.

Still, as close as Houston is to Dallas, I don’t get to see my teams very often.  Combine that with *ahem* strong feelings about the Cowboys, and I am terribly excited about (3/4ths) this game tonight.  The first Texans game in history was against the ‘Boys…and it was one of the best games I have ever attended.  Thanks, Billy Miller!

Let’s just not talk about what has happened since that beautiful beginning…this is a new season!

Predictions?

Texans 24 Cowboys 17

Matt Schaub-16/20 156 yds, 2 TD

Andre Johnson- 7 catches, 68 yds, 1 TD

Steve Slaton-63 yards rushing, 1 TD

Tony Romo- 14/23 123 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT

Terrell Owens- 6 catches, 78 yds, 1 TD, 1 drop (on third down in the red zone)

Felix Jones- 83 yards, 1 TD (this guy will be very good, IMO)

Love to see how close I get with this incredibly quick, and likely horrible (except for the one in bold), prediction.