Official Texans vs. Packers Game Thread, 10/14/2012

[Arky]

The Texans (5-0) will be hosting the Green Bay Packers (2-3) in their first Sunday Night Football game (under NBC's watch) this weekend. Can the Texans keep it going? Green Bay would love nothing better than to upset the Texans and "get back on track". Texans have lost ace Linebacker Brian Cushing for the season due to an ACL tear in the Monday night game against the Jets.

Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers has been getting sacked (21 times) more than usual this year but still has an impressive 97.0 QB rating with 10 TD's and 4 INT's. Main running back Cedric Benson is listed on IR and RB James Starks is questionable, so look for RB Alex Green (11 rushes, 57 yds.) to take their place. Rodgers likes to spread the ball around in the passing game having four receivers (TE Jermichael Finley, WR's James Jones, Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson) with over 20 catches each, although Finley is currently listed as questionable for the game.

TV = NBC (channel 2 local), Sunday 7:30 pm CST

Announcers (http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/2012/wk6.html) = Al Michaels, Chris Collinsworth

The line (http://www.madduxsports.com/nfl-odds.php) = Texans by 3 to 3.5

Early Sunday games in the Houston area:

Early CBS = Indy @ NY Jets
Early FOX = Dallas @ Baltimore
Late FOX = NY Giants @ San Francisco

[nunusguy]

Early Sunday games in the Houston area:

Early CBS = Indy @ NY Jets
Early FOX = Dallas @ Baltimore
Late FOX = NY Giants @ San Francisco
Another benefit for these PT Texans' games is the menu of other games on Sunday, including an option to the Dallas game.
Like all games our Sunday PTer is important, but obviously not nearly as important as the one the following Sunday afternoon with the Ravens.

[popanot]

Another benefit for these PT Texans' games is the menu of other games on Sunday, including an option to the Dallas game.
Like all games our Sunday PTer is important, but obviously not nearly as important as the one the following Sunday afternoon with the Ravens.Ever since I got NFL Redzone, the local broadcast lineup hasn't mattered all that much to me. Other than the Texans games, I can't remember the last time I tuned into one station during the normal Sunday morning/afternoon schedule and watched a game in its enitrety. Not sure if that's good or bad, really, but I sure do love my Redzone.

[HPF Bob]

IIRC, the first time the Texans hosted a Sunday Night game (after the inaugural game against the Cowboys) was against the Packers and the game was won in the final seconds when Brett Favre set up a field goal. I hope history doesn't repeat.

Packers are banged up and coming off a nightmare second half against the Colts. Still, can't overlook them with their offense.

Incidentally, Dom Capers (remember him?) is the Packers' DC running his 3-4 and dialing up the blitzes.

[WMH]

Matthews vs. Newton/Harris is a little concerning.

Aaron Rodgers, while not playing the way he normally does, is VERY concerning. Dude is a baller.

Glad Finley is likely not to play, as coverage on TE's is likely to be a problem with our current ILB. I would imagine that Quinn will be involved, leaving a hole in our secondary.

Hope JJo picks it up this week, but it appears Jennings may be out too, so we may catch a break there too.

No running game for the Pack this week, that should help us out with the ILB by committee situation, as we will likely be in nickel/dime alot of the game.

Don't have a strong feeling either way, which hopefully translates into a great game.

[Arky]

IIRC, the first time the Texans hosted a Sunday Night game (after the inaugural game against the Cowboys) was against the Packers and the game was won in the final seconds when Brett Favre set up a field goal. I hope history doesn't repeat.


Ya, I remember that. Seems like there was another Sunday nighter against the Seahawks where the Texans got demolished back when ESPN was doing the Sunday night games.... Texans lost like 41-7 or some such...

ESPN took over MNF from ABC and it doesn't seem to be quite as glamorous as it used to be. NBC took over Sunday Night Football from ESPN and it is now the premiere game of the week IMO. Kinda says something about ESPN doesn't it? :p

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6-0 sure has nice ring to it. We really need to enjoy this time as fans while it's happening. Atlanta, also 5-0, has been around since like '69 and they are doing this for the first time (i.e. staying undefeated this far into the season).

[HPF Bob]

I would be ready for a lot screens and swings to make up for a lack of a running game.

BTW, Tate and Jean are expected to play for Houston.

[Nconroe]

Maybe special teams will be a lot better overall and help in the field position battle.

[today]

BTW, Tate and Jean are expected to play for Houston.

Sweet... I can't wait to see Jean make some plays on Sunday. Hopefully he's healthy enough to get his normal share of snaps.

[Arky]

A number of people are picking Green Bay in this game. A couple (http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks) of the ESPN "experts" and Walter over at Walterfootball (http://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2012_06late.php) likes the Packers so much that it is his October Pick of the Month. But, I wouldn't read too much into it - Walt has been in a slump going on a couple of years, now...

On paper, IMO, the Texans have the better team plus we have "less key injuries" than they do so the Texans should win. This should be a good opportunity for Schaub to assert himself as belonging among the best. I expect Rodgers to come out firing and to throw a lot - I don't see more than 12-15 rushes from them the entire game. The DB's need to be on their toes moreso than what we saw in the Jets game. (looking back, that Jets game reminded me of how a good, fundamental boxer sometimes has trouble with an awkward, unorthodox opponent.)

[chuck]

Sweet... I can't wait to see Jean make some plays on Sunday. Hopefully he's healthy enough to get his normal share of snaps.

If he's ready to go I've been thinking that this could be a huge boost to the offense.

[WMH]

From PFT:
Greg Jennings ruled out for Sunday’s trip to Houston
Posted by Darin Gantt on October 12, 2012, 1:46 PM EDT
AP
We mentioned earlier today that Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings wasn’t making positive noises when asked if he’d play this week.

Now we know why.

The Packers have officially ruled Jennings out for Sunday night’s game at Houston, according to Jason Wilde of ESPNMilwaukee.com.

Not having Jennings will make things that much more difficult for an offense that hasn’t been firing on all cylinders, and, you know, has to play the Texans.

[bpage300]

Texans fans.
Lets make a good showing on national TV Sun night for "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" & bring a pink fly s(WATT)er, or a red/white/blue one with a pink ribon to the game Sunday night!
Hey, be energetic & bring out a big handfull of them & hand them out at the entrances!

Reliant full of waving pink swatters would bring the cause plenty of "TV" time! It would show our appreciation for JJ's great performances, AND PROMOTE THE GREAT CAUSE IN BREAST CANCER AWARENESS (swatt away breast cancer by making every woman out there aware of how many lives breast screening can save!)

Lets get this movement started & tweet/facebook this idea to all your season ticket holder friends!

[Nconroe]

I think everyone supports breast cancer awareness arnd research for cures.

Only about 8 more hours to our Sunday night game.

Seems.Demps is only Texan out of game, of course Cushing on IR.

If front 4 or 6 on defense get lots of pressure on Rodgers will see lots of DBs on defense.

I think Dobbins will do well at ILB. Maybe this is week Barwin gets some sacks.

According to Texans site many guys nicked up but practiced Friday so should be another exciting game.

[nunusguy]

Texans fans.
Lets make a good showing on national TV Sun night for "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" & bring a pink fly s(WATT)er, or a red/white/blue one with a pink ribon to the game Sunday night!
Hey, be energetic & bring out a big handfull of them & hand them out at the entrances!

Reliant full of waving pink swatters would bring the cause plenty of "TV" time! It would show our appreciation for JJ's great performances, AND PROMOTE THE GREAT CAUSE IN BREAST CANCER AWARENESS (swatt away breast cancer by making every woman out there aware of how many lives breast screening can save!)

Lets get this movement started & tweet/facebook this idea to all your season ticket holder friends!
I agree with my wife who is an NFL fan (Texans of course are her team) when she says they've gone overboard with all of this "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" hype. She says she'd be fine with a full week devoted to the subject, but not an entire month. BTW, my wife is a breast cancer survivor.

[TheMatrix31]

Way too much pink. I love boobs....perhaps more than anybody else on Earth.....and way more familiar with the devastating effects of cancer than anybody should have to be but really....it's too much.

[Keith]

Raji and Jennings are inactive for the Packers. J Finley is active.

[Nconroe]

Full list of inactives

Texans inactives
20 CB Roc Carmichael
26 CB Brandon Harris
27 SS Quintin Demps
66 T Andrew Gardner
67 G Cody White
79 G Brandon Brooks
97 ILB Barrett Ruud


Packers inactives
28 S Sean Richardson
31 CB Davon House
56 LB Terrell Manning
64 G Greg Vanroten
84 TE D.J. Williams
85 WR Greg Jennings
90 DT B.J. Raji

Another big game starting soon

[TheMatrix31]

Let's go baby! National TV!

Keys the same as always. Take care of the ball, no stupid penalties, and control the field position battle. For Schaub, don't throw one of your trademark shitty passes to Charles Woodson (or anyone, for that matter). We should be able to throw on their secondary, but I'd like to run the ball a lot to keep Rodgers off the field. They don't have a run game, so they'll be throwing too. Would like to pressure him into some mistakes.

[HPF Bob]

Cool. Patriots lose and Ravens get two key defenders hurt. If we take tonight's game, we could be three up on everyone in the conference except Baltimore with a chance to win the tie-breaker at home next week.

This is lining up almost too perfectly. That makes me nervous.

Ravens have been gashed on the ground the past two weeks by the Chiefs and the Cowboys. Let's hope we put some schemes to break Foster and Tate for some long ones next week.

[Arky]

Big game! Big game!

That Faith Hill is-a one-a spicy meatboll...

[Arky]

Texans win the toss and will receive.

Martin brings it back to the Texan 19.

[Arky]

Schaub sacked for -2.

Schaub can't find a receiver and throws it away, inc. 3rd and 12 coming up.

Tate gets about 10 on the draw. Texans have to punt.

Cobb brings the punt back to the Packer 33.

[TheMatrix31]

Let's go Defense

[Arky]

Green for about 2 or 3.

Green for a couple more. Brings up 3rd and 5.

Pass to Nelson good for about 10 and a 1st down.

Green for 7. Ball at the Texan 46.

Pass to Cobb is dropped, inc. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Deep pass down the sideline is inc. - Jones was wide open. Packers have to punt.

Punt is downed at the Texan 2 yard line but flag on the play. Offsides Texans (Posey) on the play is enough to give the Packers a 1st down.

Ball at the Texan 41.

Deep pass to Nelson is good for the TD.

Flags on the extra point... Two fouls on the Texans will be enforced on the ensuing kickoff....

Packers 7, Texans 0

11:34 left in the 1st quarter.

[Nconroe]

Crap, that penalty hurt. Now two catches including TD past JJo.

Come on offense.

[TheMatrix31]

Good job guys. Just beat yourselves why don't you?

[chuck]

How does Marciano have a job?

[chuck]

So far on special teams: kickoff return to the 18, line up in the neutral zone to give the ball back to Green Bay, offsides on an extra point attempt and a personal foul on the same extra point attempt.

Outrageous.

[Arky]

Martin brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 14.

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Pass to Casey good for 15.

Schaub, pressured, throws it away, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Foster for about 4. 3rd and 6 coming up.

Schaub sacked - loss of 10. Texans have to punt.

Punt goes out of bounds around the Packer 30. Packers ball.

[Keith]

Good golly Caldwell was awful on that sack.

[chuck]

I've seen more than enough of Caldwell.

[Arky]

Ball at the Packer 27.

Pass to Cobb for 9.

Green for 7 and a 1st down.

Pass to Finley goes for 1.

Rodgers is sacked by Watt! Loss of 14. 3rd and 15 coming up.

Pass to Cobb good for 15 and the 1st down.

Green for 1.

Deep pass down the sideline to Nelson is too long, inc. 3rd and 9 coming up.

Rodgers pass to Cobb is inc. Packers have to punt.

Punt is downed by the Packers at the Texan 3. Texans ball.

[Arky]

Foster for 2.

Pass to OD goes for 4. 3rd and 4 coming up.

Flags presnap. False start D Brown backs it up 1/2 the distance. Makes it 3rd and 9.

Pass to AJ goes for about 12 and the 1st down.

Foster for 2 or 3.

Foster caught in the backfield for -2. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Schaub, pressured, throws it away, inc. Texans have to punt.

Cobb brings the punt back to the Packer 44. Packers ball.

2:46 left in the 1st quarter.

[TheMatrix31]

Awful game so far. Offense is missing....something. Not sure what.

[chuck]

The Texans have a terrible tandem of OGs. I was hoping they might improve as the year progressed. Now I'm just hoping their confidence doesn't get so shattered that they become totally useless.

[Arky]

Pass to Cobb goes for big gainer. 24 yards. Jamison shaken up on the play.. injury timeout.... Ball at the Texan 32.

[Arky]

Awful game so far. Offense is missing....something. Not sure what.

Schaub looks a little off ....... nervous?

[Arky]

Pass to Jones goes for 9.

Green gets 2 yards and the 1st down.

Rodgers, pressured, throws it away, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Shovel pass to Crabtree goes all the way to the Texan 6. 1st and goal.

Pass to Jones is complete for the 6 yard TD.

Packers 14, Texans 0

24 seconds left in the 1st quarter.

[Arky]

Ensuing kickoff goes into and out of the endzone for a touchback. Texans ball at their 20.

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Foster for loss of 1.

End of the 1st quarter.

[Nconroe]

Well, nothing working so far. Rogers having a good game so far. Terrible field position. Hope this turns around in the second quarter.

[Big Texas]

I was hoping that primetime sunday night would not be the game we got our first loss. But...Its looking like it so far. Shaub is going to have to bring us back and that aint happening...

[Arky]

On 2nd and 11, pass to AJ goes for 11 and the 1st down.

Foster for 5 but flag on the play.....offsides Packers, replay 1st and (now) 5.

Foster slips for a 1 yard gain. Perry of the Packers is injured on the play..... injury timeout.... 2nd and 4 coming up.

[Nconroe]

Thank you Kevin Walters. And Owen Daniels now. Let's get a TD please.

[Arky]

On 2nd and 4, Tate slips down for no gain. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Pass to KW goes to the Packer 46 and a 1st down.

Pass to OD - mows for about 15 yards. Ball at the Packer 31.

Foster for maybe 1.

Deep pass to KW is overthrown but PI on the Packers places the ball at the 4 yard line.....1st and goal.

Foster for 3. 2nd and goal at the 1.

Foster punches it in!

Packers 14, Texans 7

10:13 left in the half.

[TheMatrix31]

Take a bow, Arian!

[Arky]

Cobb brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Packer 22.

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Green for about 8 or 9. 2nd and 2 coming up.

Pass to Nelson is just short of the 1st down. 3rd and inches coming up.

Rodgers sneaks for the 1 yard and the 1st down.

Green for no gain.

Dumpoff to Green gets 8. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Pass to Nelson goes for about 6 and a 1st down. Ball at the Texan 49.

Deep pass to Jones is inc but they are going to get KJ for PI. Ball at the Texan 21.

Pass to Nelson in the endzone is complete for the TD.

Packers 21, Texans 7

6:45 left in the half.

Packers are playing the perfect game.....

[TheMatrix31]

lol @ that being PI

[Arky]

Martin downs the ensuing kickoff in the endzone. Texans ball at their 20.

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Pass to AJ good for 10 and a 1st down.

Foster sweeps left for 5.

Pass to AJ goes for 13.

Pass over the middle to Graham good for 11. Ball at the Packer 41.

Foster improvises for 3. A Packer (Schmidt) injured on the play.... injury timeout.

[Arky]

On 2nd and 7, flags presnap - Jones jumped... Makes it 2nd and 12...

Schaub and snap don't work - Schaub fall on it. Now, 3rd and 14.

Dumpoff to Foster over the middle goes for 12. Texans to go for the FG.

Graham's 51-yarder is good!

Packers 21, Texans 10

2:15 left in the half.

[Arky]

Packers bring the ensuing kickoff back to their 16. Nice tackle, Braman...

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Green for 2. 2nd and 8 coming up.

2 minute warning.

[Nconroe]

Way too many penalties in all phases. What is going on?

[Arky]

On 2nd and 8, pass to Finley goes for 10 or 11 and the 1st down.

Rodgers scrambles all the way to the Packer 45, 15 yards and a 1st down.

Pass to Jones underthrown, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Kuhn for 5. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass to Finley gets 7 but flag on the play.....PI on Finley makes it 3rd and 15.

Pass to Cobb goes for 7. 16 seconds left in the half. 4th and 8 coming up. Packers to punt.

Martin fair catches the punt at the Texan 13.

Foster for loss of 2. Timeout Packers with 8 seconds left.

Foster for 4 or 5.

Halftime.

Packers 21, Texans 10

[chuck]

More outstanding clock management.

[Big Texas]

Unless Kubiak is going into half-time to make the biggest adjustment of his career. We are going to lose this one. I just hope its not an unbearable blow-out.

Run game non-existent
Thus playaction pass game non-existent
Secondary getting TORCHED
Mental mistakes in a primetime game

This reminds of the Texans of 2 years ago.

[chuck]

I've watched every Green Bay game this year and have not seen them play offense with this sort of authority or defense with this sort of intensity. It's like their schemes and their intensity has completely taken the Texans by surprise.

[Arky]

Halftime stats:

Passing: Schaub 10/13, 120 yds.

Rushing: Foster 13/22, Tate 2/11

Receiving: AJ 4/47, OD 2/19, many with 1 catch

Tackles: GQ 7, JJo 6, B James 4, Manning/Nolan 3 each, Mitchell/Watt/Reed 2 each

TOP: Texans 17:01, Packers 12:59

1st downs: Texans 10, Packers 15

3rd down efficiency: Texans 2/6, Packers 4/7

Red zone: Texans 1/1, Packers 1/1

Penalties: Texans 5/57, Packers 3/41

Turnovers: Texans 0, Packers 0

Total yards: Texans 141, Packers 239

[nunusguy]

At halftime the Texans have looked like Obama in the debate the other night against Romney - seem like they'd rather be someplace else this evening.

[Big Texas]

I've watched every Green Bay game this year and have not seen them play offense with this sort of authority or defense with this sort of intensity. It's like their schemes and their intensity has completely taken the Texans by surprise.

GB is doing what they have done all year. The Texans are just making them look really good.

See "Chris Johnson and the Titans game"

[Big Texas]

At halftime the Texans have looked like Obama in the debate the other night against Romney - seem like they'd rather be someplace else this evening.

They looked like a sad puppy that just pissed on the floor. Putting their tail between their legs and going in at the half.

[Big Texas]

In all seriousness...

I don't see how we can come back from this.

Minus Watt we getting no (meaningful) pressure on Rodgers.

Clay Matthews has scouted the hell out of our run game

And we are killing ourselves...

Kubes, make me a believer...PLEASE

[Keith]

Tweet of the night:
https://twitter.com/TexansRoundup/status/257650866255974400

TexansRoundup‏@TexansRoundup (TexansRoundup‏@TexansRoundup)
I feel bad for Faith Hill....she waited all day for this. #SNF (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SNF&src=hash) #Texans (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash)

[chuck]

I last saw Connor Barwin on the back of a mfkng milk carton.

[barrett]

Brutal officiating so far. Texans have had a poor effort but the refs are killing them.

[Keith]

Barwin is being completely neutralized tonight.

Goodbye fella...

[barrett]

Watt is getting mugged.

[Arky]

Packers to receive the 2nd half kickoff..... Packers down the kickoff in the endzone. Packers ball at their 20.

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Green for 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Pass to Cobb goes for 14, holding on Texans is declined. 1st down.

Green for no gain. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass complete to Cobb all the way to the Texan 41.

Green tackled in the backfield by Watt. 2nd and 13 coming up.

Pass to Nelson goes for 15 and the 1st down. Ball at the Texan 29.

Green for 5. 2nd and 5 coming up.

Pass to Nelson goes to the Texan 11.

Pass is dropped by Nelson. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Rodgers scrambles it in for the TD but holding on the Packers brings it back. Ball is placed at the Texan 21. 2nd and 20 coming up.

Pass to Finley is broken up, inc. 3rd and 20 coming up.

Pass is knocked down by GQ, inc. Packers to go for the FG.

39-yarder by Crosby is good but flag on the play.... 1/2 the distance to the goal, Packer first down at the Texan 11....

[barrett]

You are kidding me.

[Arky]

Rodgers sacked by Watt! Loss of 4. 2nd and 14 coming up.

Timeout Packers.....

[barrett]

Stinks for us that the nfl picked this game as the packers makeup for Seattle.

[Keith]

4th and 20 and the Pack gets an auto 1st on that?!?

C'mon man!

[Big Texas]

Leaping penalty?

Wow...So it is illegal to jump over a player. He did not use anybody to get up higher...

[chuck]

Why the f did Rodgers not have to leave the game for a play when his helmet came off?

[Arky]

2nd and 14 at the Texan 14 1/2....

Dumpoff pass to Cobb is dropped. 3rd and 14 coming up....

Pass to Cobb goes to the 5 yard line. Flags down....unnecessary roughness on Manning gives the Packers an auto 1st down at the 3....

[Warren]

Just give them the TD

[barrett]

Why not just declare it a TD already.

[Arky]

Green to the 1 yard line. 2nd and goal.

Pass to Nelson in the endzone good for the TD.

Packers 28, Texans 10

8:16 left in the 3rd quarter.

[Warren]

Why the f did Rodgers not have to leave the game for a play when his helmet came off?That's a college rule.

[chuck]

Jordy Nelson season touchdowns prior to tonight: 1.

[Big Texas]

Blow out...ESPN, NFL Network, every other sports station known to man will have a field day with this game tomorrow.

The one thing I was hoping wouldn't happen has happened...this has the potential to be a 40 point loss...

This is what happens when your coaches are softies...they can't control the emotions of their players when they are down big

[barrett]

Jordy Nelson season touchdowns prior to tonight: 1.

Prior to tonight Green Bay only got 4 downs to get a first.

[Big Texas]

The question coming in to tonight's game...can we keep up with a high powered offense?

A resounding...HELL NO

[Arky]

All that nonsense just burned up nearly 1/2 a quarter..... Where's the defense?

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Martin brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 22. Texans ball.

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Pass to AJ good for 2.

Pass to KW good for about 11 and a 1st down.

Foster for 2. 2nd and 8 coming up.

Schaub sacked for big loss. Makes it 3rd and 20.

Schaub throws it down at the ground, inc. Texans to punt.

Cobb fields the punt and gets nowhere.... Packers ball at their 20.

[chuck]

Prior to tonight Green Bay only got 4 downs to get a first.

Prior to tonight Green Bay didn't play teams so mfking stupid that they line up offsides on punts and leap on the back of linemen during field goal attempts and beat on the opposing team's helmet in full view of the referee.

Other than that I agree that the officiating has been suspect.

It would be great, though, to have a running game.

[chuck]

Dom Capers is out-coaching Wade Phillips. FML.

[barrett]

Prior to tonight Green Bay didn't play teams so mfking stupid that they line up offsides on punts and leap on the back of linemen during field goal attempts and beat on the opposing team's helmet in full view of the referee.

Other than that I agree that the officiating has been suspect.

It would be great, though, to have a running game.

The leaping penalty was a joke. He didn't jump off of anyone.

The offsides was very questionable. Especially when on the ensuing possession Matthews lined up further offsides and THEN jumped on the way to wrecking a running play.

[Arky]

Rodgers pass is tipped inc. by Barwin. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Green for no gain. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Nelson good for 9.5. Packers to punt...

Martin brings the punt back to the Texan 35. Texans ball.

[chuck]

The leaping penalty was a joke. He didn't jump off of anyone.

The offsides was very questionable. Especially when on the ensuing possession Matthews lined up further offsides and THEN jumped on the way to wrecking a running play.

He put his feet on the back of the guy in front of him. It was unintentional but it must be called. Did you see the end of the Buffalo Arizona game? There was a guy that jumped 100 feet in the air and clearly didn't touch anyone.

The Texans are playing like dogshit. Whining about the refs is weak. The game is still winnable. I'm going to focus on that for now.

[Arky]

Pass to OD goes for 27. Ball at the Packer 38.

Pass to AJ goes for 9. 2nd and 1 coming up.

Foster slips for 3 and the 1st down.

Pass to OD off the mark, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Martin goes to the 13 yard line. 1st down.

Pass to AJ in the endzone too tall, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Martin goes to the 1/2 yard line...

Foster for no gain. 2nd and goal from the 1 yard line....

Foster punches it in for the TD!

Packers 28, Texans 17

17 seconds left in the 3rd quarter.

C'mon defense!

[Arky]

Cobb brings the ensuing kickoff back all the way to the Packer 43.

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Green for about 9. 2nd and 1 coming up.

End of the 3rd quarter.

[Big Texas]

I wonder...

Did we switch our defense because of the loss of Cushing

OR

Because we were playing the Packers?

[Big Texas]

It seems like every blitz that Wade has dialed up has been recognized and blocked up...

You might as well drop everyone back in coverage

[chuck]

I wonder...

Did we switch our defense because of the loss of Cushing

OR

Because we were playing the Packers?

I think it's pretty clear that Joseph is hurt and the team is hiding that fact. I would, too, but if you remove Cushing and limit Joseph you are talking about two of the team's three best defensive players. Triple team Watt and you see what you get.

[Arky]

On 2nd and 1, Rodgers, pressured, throws it too long for everyone... 3rd and 1 coming up.

Rodgers gets pressure but Crabtree is wide open for the TD.....

Packers 35, Texans 17

14:46 left in the game.

[chuck]

The refs must have caused that, too.

[popanot]

Ridiculous. Get ready for the "See what happens when the Texans play a good team" talk.

Yeah, lets huddle up Kubiak.

[Big Texas]

Even the commentators are calling us flukes. What once looked like a powerhouse team, now looks like the younger brother you finally let play.

[Arky]

The ensuing kickoff goes out of the endzone. Texans ball at their 20.

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Schaub's pass too tall for AJ, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Schaub's pass is picked off by the Packers. Packers ball at the Texan 27.

[Big Texas]

I refer back to my previous post...

Shaub throws 2 picks before this game is over.

[Arky]

Green for 5.

Green for 5 and the 1st down.

Green for loss of 1. 2nd and 11 coming up.

Pass to Jones in the endzone is complete for the TD.

Packers 42, Texans 17

12:16 left in the game.

[barrett]

I don't know why so many texans fans are so concerned about national opinion and respect. In the NFL all that matters is wins and losses.

[chuck]

The refs cause Kareem Jackson to suck dick.

[chuck]

The Texans used to get ass raped like this on national TV when they were terrible. I was sort of hoping those days were behind us.

[popanot]

I don't know why so many texans fans are so concerned about national opinion and respect. In the NFL all that matters is wins and losses.Agreed. Who cares? This is still a good team and this may be the wake up call they need. I didn't want it to happen like this, but normally, losing to Green Bay isn't the biggest shocker in the world.

[Big Texas]

I don't know why so many texans fans are so concerned about national opinion and respect. In the NFL all that matters is wins and losses.

National opinion...whatever

RESPECT...hell yeah...Not only are they kicking our ass up and down the field but they have basically taken Arian Fosters little "take a bow" and shit all over it. That's disrespectful.

The commentators continue to talk about how Rodgers looked at this game as a win and then goes on to say, in so many words, that WE knew they were the better team. Thats disrespectful...IN OUR OWN STADIUM.

The only way to lose this bitter taste is to beat the hell outta the Ravens. Which is unlikely at this rate.

[Arky]

The ensuing kickoff goes out of the endzone. Texans ball at their 20.

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Forsett for 2. 2nd and 8 coming up. A Packer (Shields) is hurt on the play. Injury timeout...

[Big Texas]

Agreed. Who cares? This is still a good team and this may be the wake up call they need. I didn't want it to happen like this, but normally, losing to Green Bay isn't the biggest shocker in the world.

Wake up calls usually mean adjustments...Kubiak has never really been the adjustment type. I am pretty sure his explanation for this game is

"Well we had some blocking issues and some busted coverages but we will look at the tape and sure up some things in practice next week. No need for adjustments"

[Arky]

Schaub's pass to AJ is broken up, inc. 3rd and 8 coming up.

Pass to AJ goes the Texan 39. 1st down.

Pass to AJ goes for no gain.

Dumpoff to Forsett goes all the way to the Packer 42.

Pass to Graham goes for 3.

Forsett rushes for 9 and a 1st down.

Forsett for 8. Less than 9 minutes left in the game.

Schaub's pass to AJ in the flat off the mark, inc. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Tate gets 2 and the 1st down.

Schaub's pass is tipped away inc in the corner of the endzone. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Martin dropped/broken up. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Schaub's pass in the endzone is INT"ed by Hayward and brought out to the Packer 13. Packers ball.

[barrett]

National opinion...whatever

RESPECT...hell yeah...Not only are they kicking our ass up and down the field but they have basically taken Arian Fosters little "take a bow" and shit all over it. That's disrespectful.

The commentators continue to talk about how Rodgers looked at this game as a win and then goes on to say, in so many words, that WE knew they were the better team. Thats disrespectful...IN OUR OWN STADIUM.

The only way to lose this bitter taste is to beat the hell outta the Ravens. Which is unlikely at this rate.

And watt celebrated with a double check. Who cares?

Did resect replace head to head as a tie-breaker for playoff scenarios?

[chuck]

The defense is going to give up 50 points.

[Arky]

Green caught for loss of 1.

Packers rush for 2. 3rd and 9 coming up.

3rd down pass is batted down at the LOS, inc. 5:35 left in the game. Packers to punt.

Braman blocks the punt! Posey falls on the ball for the TD!

Packers 42, Texans 24

5:30 left in the game.

[popanot]

Wake up calls usually mean adjustments...Kubiak has never really been the adjustment type. I am pretty sure his explanation for this game isI'm talking about the players. They start believing their greatness and press clippings before they've done anything. Sometimes it's good for a good team to get a good ass-kicking. I'm sure your pissed, I am too, but this is still a good team. If they learn anything tonight, it's that they can't give good teams like GB second and third chances and expect to stay in the game. We already knew this team isn't built to play from behind and they never gave themselves a chance tonight with all the dumb penalties and plays.

[Big Texas]

And watt celebrated with a double check. Who cares?

Did resect replace head to head as a tie-breaker for playoff scenarios?

I understand your point...But intimidation is REAL...And now we may have lost a little bit of our intimidation factor.

And with the deficiencies we have witnessed here tonight we need all the help we can get.

Who is going to fear our running game after tonight...?(We did not just play a dominating defense).

Who is going to fear our defense...?

The answer is NOBODY...

So lets beat the hell outta Baltimore so we can gain some of that respect/intimidation back.

[chuck]

Outstanding work, Marciano!

(All caps is frowned upon in this establishment, apparently.)

[Arky]

Packers recover the onside kick at their 46.

Starks for about 3. Timeout Texans.

[Big Texas]

[QUOTE=popanot;32117]I'm talking about the players. They start believing their greatness and press clippings before they've done anything. QUOTE]

It seems like Arian Foster smells himself every game...maybe that's just his personality

[popanot]

Outstanding work, marciano!Just enough to keep his job secure for another year or two.

[Arky]

Kuhn for no gain. Timeout Texans... 3rd and 7 coming up....

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Green for maybe 4. Packers to punt. Timeout Texans.

Martin fair catches at the Texan 10. Texans ball.

[Arky]

TJ throws inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Casey goes for 12 and a 1st down.

Pass to Graham goes for 12.

Pass to Graham inc. 2nd and 10 coming up. Ball at the Texan 34.

Forsett for 4. 3rd and 6 coming up.

TJ's pass is tipped and INT'ed by Hayward. Packers ball at the Texan 36.

[Arky]

3:40 left in the game.

Starks for about 2 or 3.

Starks for no gain. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Starks for about 5. 4th and 2 coming up.

2 minute warning.

[popanot]

Well look at the bright side, we didn't give up 50.

[Arky]

On 4th and 3, Starks is stopped for minimal gain. Texans takeover on downs.

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Forsett for about 4.

Forsett for 3. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Forsett for about 14.

Time runs out.

Final Score:

Packers 42, Texans 24

Well, that oughta pull everyone's head out of the clouds. ;) Time to re-focus.... Beat the Ravens and all is forgiven....

[Nconroe]

Yeah, game is over. Now 5-1. That was atrocious all around. Hoppefully we won't see that again.

[Keith]

(All caps is frowned upon in this establishment, apparently.)
Ha, yeah. I think I did that because we had some poster in here a few years ago who thought his posts would garner more looks if he left the caps on.

[chuck]

Ha, yeah. I think I did that because we had some poster in here a few years ago who thought his posts would garner more looks if he left the caps on.

Has anyone heard from NBT lately? I'm a little worried about that motherscratcher.

[nunusguy]

With the Ravens coming in here next week, I'd much rather lose like this than by
a FG in overtime. Next Sunday is a more important game for us, and we should be fired-up and really ready to compete next week after suffering this humiliation on national TV. Whether or not the prime-time games are especially big to fans, they undoubtedly are to the players.

[HPF Bob]

I said before the game I'd rather lose to the Packers than lose to the Ravens.

We were just stupid, ineffectively and were beaten to practically every ball.

Hopefully, most everyone got their sucky game out this week and will be on fire next week.

Can somebody please figure out how to fix the turf too? All that slipping was atrocious and I'm sure Green Bay is going to quietly pitch a fit to the league offices about the turf contributing to player injuries. The frozen tundra in January has better traction than this.

[chuck]

Can somebody please figure out how to fix the turf too? All that slipping was atrocious and I'm sure Green Bay is going to quietly pitch a fit to the league offices about the turf contributing to player injuries. The frozen tundra in January has better traction than this.

It's just another example of Houston-style ineptitude.

[barrett]

Terrible effort. Only a few guys looked into the game (and none played offensive line or LB). Joseph is clearly hurt and it shows. He may our most irreplacable defender. Without him at full strength we pay for the blitzing more and our lack of a true edge rusher shows up when we can't blitz.

The offense looked bad all game. I thought the officiating was brutal against our defense, but our offense blew this one on their own. It was also disturbing to see Capers have our number for a game. He just sat up their in the booth with his bad comb over dialing up a perfect game.

GB played out of their minds and the game meant far more to their season. They were frustrated, felt overlooked, and they came to play.

Calling 5 straight passing plays to open the game may have outsmarted ourselves. We never had the ball enough to make the running game good. Not to mention a smart DC will copy this gameplan. Take chances on early downs to try to put us behind schedule rather than taking body blows all night.

A terrible effort all around. I just have to tell myself we are 5-1 right now though and I am much happier. All that matters in the end is the record and we are in a better place than anyone in the AFC. We need to win next week to stay there.

[popanot]

Well I hope Kubiak and Wade store this game tape because it's probably a blueprint of what we'll see in few weeks from New England.

[nunusguy]

Everyone knows that Rogers is a great QB, if not the very best one of the 2 best in the game right now along with Manning (the one with the Giants). And even with injuries they a very potent offense when Rogers is as "on" as he was last night.
What really troubles me was our offense. It looked extremely slow against what is thought to be an average Packer defense. Andre looked slow, only a shadow of his former self. Arian looked slow as a turtle, and the OLine led by Duane Brown who seemed to be overwhelmed and outclassed by Matthews, looked very slow, downright lethargic.

[HPF Bob]

Perhaps it was the short work week or hearing too much praise about themselves but this team probably needed to get stomped to make them hungry again. The Packers were making amazing plays and we were just a step slow all night and dumb as rocks.

Seeing that shot of Smith and McNair in the owners box and they weren't happy. The message to all is that if you're thinking about making the Super Bowl, you've got to bring your A game.

We need to shore up the right side of the offensive line, fix the ILB problem left by Cushing's injury and perhaps add some different schemes if they can key on Quin all night.

As I've said, better that this happen against Green Bay than against Baltimore. If we win that game, we go into the bye week with the conference lead and face, what I think, is a mild second-half schedule.

[Nconroe]

Rogers and Packes are good.

Penalties and turnovers are fixable and contributed a lot to loss or atleast size of loss yesterday.

Texans will be ok.

[WMH]

That was fugly....

Tailgate was fun though, at least it was yesterday, today, not so much.....

Not much else to comment on this one. We were taken to the woodshed. It happens. We'll be OK. Need to get JJo to the bye so he can rest that groin. Its a problem. I wouldn't mind seeing Mercillous get some snaps in leui of Barwin. Barwin did finally get in the backfield, but couldn't hang on. I'd like to see what the rook can do.

Back on track next week vs. the ratbirds.

[Keith]

Has anyone heard from NBT lately? I'm a little worried about that motherscratcher.
He hasn't been around since just after the draft when y'all were ribbing him for posting in the wrong thread. Haven't heard from him since. :confused: