Overall Grade vs the Giants – Grade: B+
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The Houston Texans come to US Bank stadium for a noon Sunday kick off. The first quarter of the Texans last game, against their division foe the Tennessee Titans, the Texans looked like a completely different team than the one that got drubbed by the New England Patriots during Week 3.
Brock Oswieller is nowhere near an elite QB but he does have several legitimate pieces on offense that can spread an undisciplined defense. In the Vikings they will be facing the epitome of an experienced defense.
Head coach Bill O’Brien has taken over play calling duties from his offensive coordinator and the first quarter against Tennessee showed promise. The Texans defense even without JJ Watt is formidable as their backfield has plenty of sure tacklers. The Texans are the best in the NFL at limiting yards after contact.
The Minnesota Vikings have receivers with differing abilities, Rudolph who has stepped up at the tight end position has been clutch at making big receptions providing a big target, and Johnson, Diggs, and Thielen have been big play stars all giving Sam Bradford multiple safe options. In the end Minnesota will overwhelm Houston to a final score of 20-10.