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ESPN analyst has bold take about Texans, disrespects Patriots defense
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If the Texans had a different quarterback, they would have won the AFC Division game against the New England Patriots , according to Dan Orlovsky .
“If you’re Houston , you win that game with 31 other quarterbacks,” the ESPN analyst said on “Get Up.” “Bad quarterback play wins that game. Bad quarterback play. The pick-6 and the fumble, that’s 10- points right there. Credit New England , New England made some crucial plays in crucial moments. ... I think Houston and Buffalo walk away from this weekend sick to their stomach because they look at all of the self-inflicted wounds.”
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It’s an interesting take from the former NFL quarterback. The New York Jets had a nightmare season at the position between benching Justin Fields and playing Brady Cook and Tyrod Taylor .
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith also left much to be desired, as did Washington Commanders ’ Marcus Mariota .
Orlovsky was one of five ESPN panelists to take Houston as the winner over New England.
It’s worth noting that while C.J. Stroud struggled for the Texans against the Patriots, Drake Maye wasn’t at his best either. The quarterback fumbled four times and threw an interception.
But New England’s defense dominated Houston and helped lift the team to a 28-16 victory.
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There’s no way to know if Orlovsky is right with his take. But Aaron Rodgers , Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen could not beat Houston this year, while Maye was able to.
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