Sep 14, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Texans defensive end(99) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Early arriving Texans fans that made the trip to Oakland might have seen J.J. Watt parking the bus, filling up the Gatorade coolers, who knows. But it wouldn’t be surprising as Watt continues to do anything and everything for the Texans. This week, with rookie C.J. Fiedorowicz inactive, Watt played on the offensive side of the ball in the Jumbo goal line package and of course caught the first touchdown pass of his career. Why not, right? I have a feeling it won’t be his last.

This game, won 30-14 by the Texans, was a game which they dominated from start to finish. Certainly Oakland is not a good team, but neither were the Texans last year. Credit has to be given to this point to Bill O’Brien’s coaching staff to get this team at least to the point where they are playing hard and beating teams that they SHOULD beat.

The turnovers and the rushing attack with Arian Foster were the difference in this game. The Texans, in 2013 were (minus 20) for the season in turnovers. This season in 2 games the Texans are (plus 5) with 4 turnovers coming in the Raiders game. With this style of football the Texans have a chance to be competitive against some of the better teams in the league. But the Texans have already won as many games as last season and still have a favorable schedule ahead of them.

Quarterback: B+

Efficient and mistake free, that is what Bill O’Brien is asking Ryan Fitzpatrick to be and so far he is delivering. Fitzpatrick was 14-of-19 for only 139 yards and 2 touchdowns. But, much of the game was played with a big lead and as a result led the Texans to running the ball 45 times. Fitzpatrick made some key throws, mostly to Andre Johnson to move the chains on several 3rd down conversions along with touchdown passes to DeAndre Hopkins and Watt. We did not see the off target throws that we saw last week, Fitzpatrick was consistent and on target.

Unlike last week Fitzpatrick was able to put together 3 lengthy drives, mostly behind the strong running game, but moving the chains nonetheless. While last week’s game was won primarily with defense and special teams the Fitzpatrick led offense contributed significantly more this week.

Running Backs: A

September 14, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Texans running back(23) runs with the ball past Oakland Raiders defensive back(35) during the first quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The Texans rushing attack absolutely carved up the Raiders defense. Arian Foster, who again is showing no ill effects from last season’s back surgery, rushed for 138 yards on 28 carries, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. Foster had a tremendous burst through a hole for a season long 40-yard gain that nearly went for a touchdown when he was dragged down at the 1 foot line. He ran for a touchdown on a drive later in the 1st half.

Due to the lead, the Texans were able to rest Foster late in the 2nd half and Alfred Blue, Jonathon Grimes and Ronnie Brown took the baton and finished up the game. Blue was especially effective with 40 yards on 11 carries and a couple nice 1st down runs to help chew up the clock and keep the Raiders offense off the field.

Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: B

Texans receivers weren’t spectacular but got the job done. Andre Johnson came through with several of his text book slant routes where he bodies up the defender, post them up like a power forward and makes a 10-12 yard catch for the 1st down. Johnson finished with 6 catches for 74 yards. Hopkins finished with 3 catches for 22 yards and made and outstanding sideline catch for his touchdown.

The tight ends, with some help from Watt, contributed this week as well with Watt’s touchdown and Garrett Graham making a tough catch over the middle on one of the 1st half’s long drives for 26 yards, the Texans longest completion of the day.

Offensive Line: A

September 14, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive tackle(94) defends against Houston Texans guard(60) during the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The offensive line was outstanding on the day. The run game was as good as we have seen from the Texans in a long time with 188 total yards rushing. The offensive line also gave up no sacks and Fitzpatrick had plenty of time to throw when the Texans chose to. There were also no significant penalties to force the Texans into tough down and distance situations.

Ben Jones again was the starting left guard and it should be noted that Derek Newton has continued to play very well this season. With all the angst in the off-season about the right tackle position, to this point it certainly seems as if Newton has taken a big step forward.

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