Official Texans @ Colts Game Thread, 12/30/2012

[Keith]

Week 17, Texans fighting for the home field advantage while the Colts welcome back Chuck Pagano. Discuss the game action in this thread.



Texans vs. Colts

TV = CBS (channel 11 local), noon Sunday CST

Announcers (http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/2012/wk17.html) = Greg Gumbel, Dan Dierdorf

The line (http://www.madduxsports.com/nfl-odds.php) = Texans by 7

Texans getting a huge TV audience (http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/2012/wk17.html) this week..... pretty much a big chunk of New England, the deep south and everything west of the Mississippi River.

Afternoon games in Houston are:

CBS = KC @ Denver
FOX = Green Bay @ Minnesota

I believe the single double-header rule for the road team is waived this week as it shows FOX broadcasting Philly @ NYG the same time as the Texan game.....

And of course, SNF will feature RGIII making the Cowboys cry.....;)

And then......(pregnant pause) ... the playoffs....

[Keith]

From Scurf at the Official:
Texans inactives
22 CB Alan Ball
30 CB Stanford Routt
58 OLB Brooks Reed
62 G Antoine Caldwell
66 T Andrew Gardner
67 G Cody White
97 NT Terrell McClain

Texans starting lineup changes
Whitney Mercilus will start at outside linebacker for Brooks Reed.

Colts inactives
10 WR Nathan Palmer
28 S Tom Zbikowski
34 RB Delone Carter
64 C Samson Satele
78 T Tony Hills
90 DE Cory Redding
99 NT Antonio Johnson

Colts starting lineup changes
A.Q. Shipley will start at center for Samson Satele. Lawrence Guy will start at defensive end for Cory Redding. Martin Tevaseu will start at nose tackle for Antonio Johnson. Joe Lefeged will start at strong safety for Tom Zbikowski.
http://blog.houstontexans.com/2012/12/30/texans-colts-inactives-lineup-changes-5/

No Reed sucks. Mercilus is suspect against the run.

[chuck]

Last week the night before the game I had a dream that the Vikings would win handily. Last night in my dream Roc Carmichael got torched repeatedly. The next thing I know I'm in some sort of makeshift animal shelter with about 80 kittens roaming around.

I have no idea what any of this means. Maybe the kittens are somehow related to Matt Schaub.

[Keith]

The next thing I know I'm in some sort of makeshift animal shelter with about 80 kittens roaming around.
What are the Astrodome and the Bengals on Wild Card Weekend? [/Carnac the Magnificent]

[Arky]

Can't say how much I've heard talking heads on NFLN and ESPN and hand-wringing fans say you've got to build momentum and finish the season strong lately. But while that might be the textbook way to go about it, it seems to be not a requirement. Seems as though many good teams that have finished the season with a thud went on to Super Bowl success....

Texans, however, really need this one to make it easy on themselves....

Late betting action is mostly neutral - no big surge either way...

Kickoff in a few...

[chuck]

What are the Astrodome and the Bengals on Wild Card Weekend? [/Carnac the Magnificent]

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAA HA.

That's my Ed McMahon impression. Pretty good, huh?

[Arky]

Colts win the toss and will receive.

Karim brings the kickoff back to the Colt 25. Colts ball.

[Keith]

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAA HA.

That's my Ed McMahon impression. Pretty good, huh?

About as good as my Carson.

[Arky]

Rush goes nowhere - TFL by Watt, -1. 2nd and 11 coming up.

Dumpoff to Wayne goes for 17.

Dumpoff pass to Ballard goes for 9.

Ballard for about 6 or 7 and the 1st down at the Texan 43.

Pass to Avery too tall, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Screen to Hilton goes for about 12 and the 1st down.

Ballard for 3.

Flags presnap......offsides Texans -5, makes it 2nd and 2.

Ballard gets caught for loss of 1. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Pass to Allen goes all the way to the 4 yard line, 1st down.

Ballard for 2.

Pass in the endzone is inc. 3rd and goal coming up from the 2.

Pass to Wayne is inc but draws the PI on Harris - 1st and goal at the 1.

Ballard for no gain.

Pass to Fleener goes for the TD.

Colts 7, Texans 0

7:51 left in the 1st quarter.

[popanot]

Real nice start here. :mad:

[WMH]

Harris is a flag magnet.

[TheMatrix31]

I am SO sick of Brandon Harris. So. ****************ing. Sick. Of. Him.

[popanot]

I'm sick to my stomach at the overall performance of the team the last few weeks. It's looking like an early exit from the playoffs for these guys. #soft

[Big Texas]

Anyone really think we are gonna drive all the way down and get a TD?

[Big Texas]

I am SO sick of Brandon Harris. So. ****************ing. Sick. Of. Him.

Sounds really similar to early KJ...

[Arky]

Texans down the kickoff in their endzone, touchback. Texans ball at their 20.

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Foster for 3.

Foster improvises for 8 and the 1st down.

Foster for 2.

Tate sweeps right for 4. 3rd and 4 coming up.

Flat pass to OD goes for 5 and the 1st down. Ball at the Texan 43.

Screen to AJ goes for 8.

Pass to Graham complete for the 1st down at the Colt 43.

Schaub sacked for loss of 9.

Timeout Texans.....

[Big Texas]

Wow....3rd and long creeping up.....

[popanot]

KC just torched the Colts for 300+ yards rushing so let's abandon the run and let Schaub carry us. It's worked in the past... :rolleyes:

[Arky]

Timeout was due to the Texans challenging that there were 12 Colts on the field...... play is being reviewed....

Play stands.....

On 2nd and 19, pass complete to OD for 6. 3rd and 13 coming up.

Pass to Posey complete at the Colt 30, 1st down....

Foster for 6.

Flags presnap..... false start AJ, -5. 2nd and 9 coming up.

Schaub's pass to KW is tipped, inc. 3rd and 9 coming up.

Screen to AJ loses yardage....4th and 13 coming up. Graham to attempt a 51-yarder....

FG is good.

Colts 7, Texans 3

6 seconds left in the 1st quarter.

[chuck]

That was a gutless call on third down. And a monumentally stupid challenge.

[Big Texas]

Anyone really think we are gonna drive all the way down and get a TD?

Absolutely like I thought...I will remain optimistic that Kubiak is withholding his best plays for the playoffs...

[Big Texas]

That was a gutless call on third down. And a monumentally stupid challenge.

Newton was so slow to the edge...that couldnt get started if it wanted to..

[Arky]

Colts down the ensuing kickoff in the endzone, touchback. Colts ball at their 20.

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Ballard goes left for 4. 2nd and 5 coming up.

End of the 1st quarter.

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Giants 21, Eagles 0

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On 2nd and 5, Luck is sacked and fumbles! Texans recover! Texans ball at the Colt 14!

Play is under review.... Barwin on the sack.... looked like Luck lost control of the football and was not passing.....

[WMH]

Tuck rule?

[TheMatrix31]

Hosed. Totally hosed.

[Arky]

Oh wow, play is overturned and ruled an inc pass.... Colts ball....

On 3rd and 5, pass to Hilton goes for the 1st down at the Colt 37.

Luck rolls out and throws it away, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Ballard for 2. 3rd and 8 coming up.

Luck sacked by A Smith! Loss of 6. Colts to punt.

Punt is returned by Martin to the Texans 37, nice return.... Texans ball.

[popanot]

They didn't even call the tuck rule. If he didn't tuck it, then it should have been called a backwards pass, and thus, a free ball. Ridiculous. Unfortunately, the real refs haven't been much better than the replacement refs were.

[Nconroe]

I don't think I like the tuck rule especially if it is a backward fumble. Oh well, maybe more turnovers coming.

Not a tuck, contact initiated pass ruling. Refs got it wrong.

Man, we need more than FG.

Atleast looking up a little.

[chuck]

If it was a pass then why wasn't it intentional grounding? Incredible.

[nunusguy]

Antonio all but broke Luck's neck on that play - Colts gotta be wondering about how long do they want to leave Luck in the game ?

[popanot]

Can someone on offense please step up and make a critical play?

[Arky]

Pass to AJ goes for big gainer. Ball all the way to the Colt 24.

Pass to AJ gets 4.

Foster for 4. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Foster stopped behind the LOS. Loss of 2. Texans to go for the FG.

Whew, Graham's 37-yarder is barely good.

Colts 7, Texans 6

10:22 left in the half.

[WMH]

Brown got blown up on that one. Foster ran straight into him on a RG/RT run. Not exactly what your wanting from your LT.

[Big Texas]

Owen daniels 1 on 1 with Freeney....?????????

[Arky]

An upman brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Colts 21. Colts ball.

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Luck's pass is batted down by Watt, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Wayne good for 7. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Pass to Wayne goes for the 1st down at the Colts 38.

Ballard for about 3.....flags down....12 men on the field on the Texans....1st and 5 Colts at their 43.

Ballard for about 7 and a 1st down.

Luck is sacked but Texans were offsides. Makes it 1st and 5.

Ballard for 2. 2nd and 3 coming up.

Ballard met by Cody for no gain. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Pass to Ballard is dropped, inc. Colts have to punt with 6:21 left in the half.

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

[Arky]

Foster for almost 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Pass to AJ inc but PI on the Colts places the ball at the 15, auto 1st down.

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

Throwback to OD goes to the 30 yard line, 15 yard pickup and a 1st down.

Schaub's deep pass to Casey is underthrown and INT'ed by the Colts and then returned all the way back to the Texan 39.

[nunusguy]

Another under thrown ball by schaub and it's picked !

[Arky]

Pass to Fleener is dropped, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Ballard to the Texan 19, 1st down.

Dumpoff to Allen just gets 1. 2nd and 9 coming up.

Pass to Ballard goes for no gain. 3rd and 9 coming up. Timeout Texans with 2:28 left in the half.

[nunusguy]

Maybe we come back and beat their bench-warmers in the second half ?

[Arky]

Short pass to Hilton goes to the 1. Texans offsides is declined.

Ballard punches it in.

Colts 14, Texan 6

2 minutes left in the half.

[Big Texas]

We will be blown out in the playoffs

[popanot]

Hate to say it, but the Texans should seriously consider drafting a QB early next year or send a high pick to Washington for Cousins. Not saying they completely jettison Schaub, but he is what he is and it's time they get serious about finding his potential replacement.

[Big Texas]

Every little weakness we have has been exploited the last few weeks...Our offense is so simple that it toó has been scouted for all its weaknesses as well...

[nunusguy]

Offense is just imploding.

[Arky]

Manning brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 13.

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Schaub can't find a receiver and throws it away, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass to AJ good for 9.

Flags on the QB sneak (that goes for no gain)...... Illegal shift on the Texans makes it 4th and 1. Texans to punt.

Punt is downed at the Colt 32 yard line by the Texans. Colts ball with 1:18 left.

[popanot]

Unbelievable. What kind of call was that? A slow, wimpy QB sneak with ~1.5 yards to go? Not only are the players playing like crap, but Kubiak is coaching like crap!

[chuck]

Hate to say it, but the Texans should seriously consider drafting a QB early next year or send a high pick to Washington for Cousins. Not saying they completely jettison Schaub, but he is what he is and it's time they get serious about finding his potential replacement.

There is no way this will happen. This organization is anchored to Schaub and Kubiak for the next three years. In other words, we have several additional years of bitter disappointment and we'll get to watch them waste the best years of JJ Watt's career like they wasted Andre's.

[Big Texas]

If it were us up 14-6.... We would be running the clock out....

[popanot]

There is no way this will happen. This organization is anchored to Schaub and Kubiak for the next three years. In other words, we have several additional years of bitter disappointment and we'll get to watch them waste the best years of JJ Watt's career like they wasted Andre's.A man can dream, can't he? :o

[Arky]

Luck can't find a receiver and throws inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Dumpoff pass goes for 9......3rd and 1 coming up. 1:03 left in the half. Ball at the Colt 42.

Luck sneaks for the 1st down.

Luck pressured, throws high and inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Wayne is broken up, inc. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Wayne off his hands, inc. Colts to punt with 22 seconds left in the half.

Punt goes out of bounds at the Texan 13.

Texans kneel it.

Halftime.

Score remains:

Colts 14, Texans 6

[Big Texas]

Unbelievable. What kind of call was that? A slow, wimpy QB sneak with ~1.5 yards to go? Not only are the players playing like crap, but Kubiak is coaching like crap!

That was the call of a coach that was not cofident in his players or scheme....and just as I finish typing that Kubiak takes a knee...running into the lockerroom with his head between his legs....

[Arky]

Halftime stats:

Passing: Schaub 10/13, 106 yards

Rushing: Foster 8/23

Receiving: AJ 5/57, OD 3/27, Posey 1/16

Tackles: James/KJ 4 each, A Smith/Manning/GQ 3 each, Demps/Barwin/Mitchell 2 each

TOP: Texans 13:16, Colts 16:44

1st downs: Texans 7, Colts 13

3rd down efficiency: Texans 2/5, Colts 5/8

Red zone: Texans 0/1, Colts 2/2

Penalties: Texans 5/20, Colts 1/9

Total yards: Texans 123, Colts 160

Turnovers: Texans 1, Colts 0

[Nconroe]

Our Pro Bowler offense better figure out how to score touchdowns and fast. What a frustrating half that was.

[Arky]

That was the call of a coach that was not cofident in his players or scheme....and just as I finish typing that Kubiak takes a knee...running into the lockerroom with his head between his legs....

Your at your 13 yard line with 14 seconds left. What would you do?

[popanot]

Your at your 13 yard line with 14 seconds left. What would you do?Yeah, only option there is to kneel on it and take the 2nd half kickoff.

[Joshua]

There is no way this will happen. This organization is anchored to Schaub and Kubiak for the next three years. In other words, we have several additional years of bitter disappointment and we'll get to watch them waste the best years of JJ Watt's career like they wasted Andre's.

Correct on Schaub and why i think it will be very unlikely that this team wins it all (although they should be good enough to make the playoffs most years). This is what i don't like (or even understand) about Kubiak. It seems as though his goal is just to be good enough and hope they catch a break.

And if you want to see the exact opposite of Kubiak, it's Harbaugh in SF. Benched a QB who had won a ton of games for him over the last year and a half. Presumably because even though he was good enough to win double digit games during the regular season, Harbaugh doesn't think he has what it takes to run the playoff gauntlet, which is the goal. So he made a change. Kubiak would never have made that move and will ride Schaub for the next 4 years as long as we are decent.

[popanot]

Why run it out? These guys are so damn stupid!! Come on!!

[TheMatrix31]

I think I'm going to start posting here more again. TexansTalk has more volume but it is an awful forum with awful posters.

[barrett]

Still not one bootleg.

[Arky]

Texans bring the 2nd half kickoff back to their 16. Texans ball.

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Schaub's pass to Foster off his hands, inc.

Pass to AJ goes for 9. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Pass to AJ gets 2 and the 1st down.

Foster for 4.

Pass to AJ goes for nice gainer into Colts territory. Ball at the Colt 48.

Foster gets 5.

Schaub's pass off the mark to AJ inc. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass to KW complete at the Colt 29, 1st down.

Foster for 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Pass to AJ in the endzone is dropped. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Schaub's pass down the sideline to AJ is inc but draws the PI on the Colts. 5 yards and an auto 1st down. Ball at the Colt 21.

Dumpoff to Casey goes for 8.

Foster goes up the gut for the TD!

Colts 14, Texans 13

9:25 left in the 3rd quarter.

[Nconroe]

Even 80 drops perfect pass in end zone. Come on let's get this Td. Way to go Arian.

We needed that.

[Big Texas]

They are forcing Shaub to throw on the run alot....theres the running game....I thought it went on vacation..

[Arky]

I think I'm going to start posting here more again. TexansTalk has more volume but it is an awful forum with awful posters.

Well, welcome back. We're trying to gather our own group of awful posters.... ;) j/k

[popanot]

Come on, D! Take control!

[TheMatrix31]

Still not one bootleg.

Wasn't the INT intended for Casey off a bootleg?

[TheMatrix31]

Well, welcome back. We're trying to gather our own group of awful posters.... ;) j/k


The only reason I post there is because of the volume....but you know what? There's no place like home. This is my Texans home.

[barrett]

We finally run a bootleg and the next run goes for a TD. It's not a coincidence. I truly don't understand why we stopped doing what works.

[barrett]

Wasn't the INT intended for Casey off a bootleg?

Playaction but not the boot.

[Arky]

Colts bring the ensuing kickoff back to their 29. Colts ball.

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Ballard for 3.

Ballard caught by Watt for loss of 2. 3rd and 9 coming up.

Pass to Hilton broken up by JJo. Colts to punt.

Punt goes out of bounds at the Texans 25 yard line. Texans ball.

[TheMatrix31]

Playaction but not the boot.

Ah yeah, thanks.

[Arky]

The only reason I post there is because of the volume....but you know what? There's no place like home. This is my Texans home.

Yeah, when I like to read, I go there but don't post much....

[popanot]

Well, welcome back. We're trying to gather our own group of awful posters.... ;) j/kI'd like to think all opinions and posters are respectfully welcome here.

[Keith]

Colts are just 1-2 under Pagano.

[Nconroe]

Nice run by Arian. Well here comes another FG.

[TheMatrix31]

Some life? Could this be?

[Arky]

Foster for 4.

Pass to AJ goes for about 9 and a 1st down.

Foster pops one for big gainer. All the way to the Colts 22.

Tate for 3.

Pass to Posey off the mark, inc. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Schaub pressured, throws inc. Texans to go for the FG.

Graham's 37-yarder is good.

Texans 16, Colts 14

5:22 left in the 3rd quarter.

[Arky]

I'd like to think all opinions and posters are respectfully welcome here.

Of course! j/k = just kidding....

[Arky]

Oy, Karim brings the ensuing kickoff all the way back for the TD, 102 yards.

Colts 21, Texans 16

5:10 left in the 3rd quarter.

[nunusguy]

Untouched !

[barrett]

Awful. Simply awful.

[popanot]

j/k = just kidding....Saw that and completely understand what it means.

[BigBull]

So when does Joe Marciano loose his job. They have been bad on special teams for the last few years.

[popanot]

Schaub has got to feel that pressure and move!

[TheMatrix31]

Guess I spoke too soon about that whole "some life?" thing.

[Arky]

Kickoff return is officially 101 yards.

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Martin brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 23.

Schaub is sacked by Freeney, loss of 8. 2nd and 18 coming up.

Flags presnap. False start Texans. Makes it 2nd and 21.

Pass to AJ on the slant goes inc. 3rd and 21 coming up.

Screen to Foster goes for just 5. Texans to punt.

Hilton brings the punt back to the Colts 47. 3:21 left in the 3rd quarter.

[chuck]

So when does Joe Marciano loose his job. They have been bad on special teams for the last few years.

I've been complaining about this moron on a weekly basis for ten years.

[popanot]

Guess I spoke too soon about that whole "some life?" thing.Our ST's can deflate the most healthy lungs and suck the life right out of you.

[Nconroe]

Arian looks to be limping . Defense needs to come up with some plays now

[Big Texas]

Again, every weakness is showing up

[Arky]

Luck's pass off the mark, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Ballard for 3. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Pass to Hilton ruled inc. Colts have to punt.

Punt goes into the endzone. Texans ball at their 20. Holding on the Texans during the punt places the ball at their 10.

[TheMatrix31]

Good grief. Enough of this undisciplined crap, man.

[popanot]

So when does Joe Marciano loose his job. They have been bad on special teams for the last few years.LZ was talking about this subject on the radio early in the season. He said Marciano apparently has a special needs child and that McNair and his wife are very sympathetic to his situation. He said it would be extremely unlikely that McNair would fire him.

[Arky]

Pass to AJ gets 12.

Foster for 2.

Pass to AJ gets nice gainer... Ball at the Texan 47.

Schaub is tripped up in the backfield, but illegal use of hands on the Texans makes it 2nd and 12.

Deep pass to Jean too long, inc. 3rd and 12 coming up.

Pass to KW goes for nice gainer. Ball at the Colt 28.

End of the 3rd quarter.

[Nconroe]

Good grief. Enough of this undisciplined crap, man.

Yeah, this last month Texans are getting way to many penalty calls.

[barrett]

Did anyone think that he would make that?

[nunusguy]

Nope, don't think Brandon brooks is ready for PT.
And we miss the FG and hand over great FP to Colts.

[BigBull]

How the hell do you give up a sack there? Then our weak legged kicker misses the fg.

[Arky]

Correction, ball at the Colt 33.

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Foster for 3.

Pass to Casey gets 2.

On 3rd and 5, Schaub is sacked. 4th and 12 coming up......timeout Texans.... Graham out to attempt the 53-yard FG.

FG is no good.

Score remains:

Colts 21, Texans 16

13:13 left in the game.

[chuck]

LZ was talking about this subject on the radio early in the season. He said Marciano apparently has a special needs child and that McNair and his wife are very sympathetic to his situation. He said it would be extremely unlikely that McNair would fire him.

Well, now I know why a coach whose charges consistently underperform keeps his job year after year. I certainly am glad I'm no longer making annual donations to the McNair charity.

[Big Texas]

WTF why was Brooks in once a critícal 3rd down...dumb moves more and more often...

[Nconroe]

Did anyone think that he would make that?

No way. Sure hope JJ and defense can step up.

Oh boy, that is bad , TD by Colts.

[chuck]

Did anyone think that he would make that?

The head coach did. If you're asking if anyone with a clue thought so, no, the answer is no.

[popanot]

I guess the D is going to have to win this game. ST's, Offense and Kubiak are just killing them. Colts score here and we're in serious trouble.

[nunusguy]

WTF why was Brooks in once a critícal 3rd down...dumb moves more and more often...
Maybe because Ben Jones has been real crappy.

[Arky]

Ballard caught for loss of 3. 2nd and 13 coming up.

Ballard goes left for no gain. 3rd and 13 coming up. Ball at the Colts 40.

Pass to Wayne is complete for the 1st down but holding on Colts brings it back. 3rd and 23 coming up.

Pass to Hilton goes all the way for the TD.......

Colts 28, Texans 16

11:22 left in the game.

[BigBull]

when it rains it pours.

[popanot]

Ballgame, fellas.

I'll darn near bet Kubiak/Schaub huddles them up with no urgency on this next drive.

Wow, everything to play for and they come out flat and make stupid mistakes.

[barrett]

Ouch. 4 man rush and 7 back and we fall asleep there? Where is the cushion?

[nunusguy]

So who do we get in the WC game next week in Reliant ?

[Big Texas]

If I saw someone getting chewed out...I wouldnt be as mad...but of course not here in nice guy land....

[BigBull]

Why has this team looked so bad since the bears game? This is unacceptable.

[Arky]

Martin brings the kickoff back to the Texans 30

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Pass to KW goes for 12 (?).

Pass to AJ goes for 8. Ball in Colts territory.

Screen to Foster goes all the way to the Colts 30.

Schaub's pass off the mark, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass is INT'ed by the Colts in the endzone. Colts ball at their 20.

[barrett]

So who do we get in the WC game next week in Reliant ?

Does it matter?

[nunusguy]

Guess Schaub can now say he dosen't underthrow AJ every time, huh ?

[barrett]

Andre gave up on the route. If he keeps running the route it's a harmless incompletion.

[BigBull]

Guess Schaub can now say he dosen't underthrow AJ every time, huh ?

It would be nice if he would just throw it to the right player.

[nunusguy]

Hey but look at it this way, we still have a perfect record in Indy.

[Big Texas]

Three key causes for our ineptitude over the course of this year have showed up just now nTERRIBLE SPECIAL TEAMS PLAY...MATT SHAUB...GIVING UP LONG PLAY THROUGH THE AIR

[barrett]

Three key causes for our ineptitude over the course of this year have showed up just now nTERRIBLE SPECIAL TEAMS PLAY...MATT SHAUB...GIVING UP LONG PLAY THROUGH THE AIR

I'm as down as anyone right now but it's ridiculous to describe our "ineptitude over the course of the year."

[popanot]

So who do we get in the WC game next week in Reliant ?I assume it's either going to be the Bengals or Ravens who come into Reliant and kick our ass.

[Arky]

Ballard for 5.

Ballard for 4. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Colts rush for the 1 and the 1st down.

Ballard TFL'ed by Watt. 2nd and 14 coming up.

Luck's deep pass draws the PI on KJ. Auto 1st down at the Texan 49.

Ballard for 3.

Ballard for about 3 but James offsides makes it 2nd and 2.

Ballard goes left for 1. 3rd and 1 coming up. 5:23 left in the game.

Luck gets 2 and the 1st down.

Ballard for 2. Timeout #2 taken by the Texans. 4:24 left in the game.

[TheMatrix31]

If were #3, we play Cincinnati. They're locked in.

[Big Texas]

I'm as down as anyone right now but it's ridiculous to describe our "ineptitude over the course of the year."

Let me know which one of these we have not been talking about for more than a year? I am not saying we sucked all year...I am just saying the things we knew about for a while are biting us in the ass...

[chuck]

I'm as down as anyone right now but it's ridiculous to describe our "ineptitude over the course of the year."

The Texans have most definitely demonstrated an organizational ineptitude at improving over the course of the year. Other teams have improved considerably over the weeks. The Texans have become worse.

[nunusguy]

The speed of Indy's recovery is incredible - most said it would take 2 or 3 years for them to seriously fight for the division title, but this game arguable makes them the best team in the division. Today.

[popanot]

This team is soft, soft, soft all around right now. They can't punch with any of the AFC playoff teams. They MIGHT get out of next week, but this team is done if they have to play the Broncos or Pats.

[Nconroe]

I assume it's either going to be the Bengals or Ravens who come into Reliant and kick our ass.

Loooks like we are earning 3 seed and likely Bengals next week.

Two TD looks impossible right now.

[Arky]

Ballard runs for 7 and gets the 1st down. Ball at the Texan 28.

Ballard for 8.

Ballard for no gain. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Luck passes to Wayne for about 7 and the 1st down at the Texan 14.

2 minute warning.

[chuck]

...but this game arguable makes them the best team in the division. Today.

The Colts are obviously better than the Texans right now. It's not close.

[Big Texas]

They whooped our ass

[WMH]

Andre gave up on the route. If he keeps running the route it's a harmless incompletion.

You still think its more on the play calling?
Piss poor effort ever since the NE beat down.

[Arky]

Colts kneeling it out.

Final Score:

Colts 28, Texans 16