Official Texans vs. Bengals Wild Card Game Thread, 1/5/2013

[Nconroe]

So game is announced at 430 , eastern time, Saturday.

Hope team gets its act together after a couple disappointing outings.

12-4 is good but ...

[TheMatrix31]

Well, it's a new season.

I hate the path we now have more than anything else.

If we win against Cincinnati, we have to go to New England. That game would be an ass-beating.

[popanot]

Playing Denver would be an ass beating too. Hell, the way these guys are wimpering out, Cinci might be an ass beating.

[TheMatrix31]

I think we would have a much better shot against Denver than New England.

[Arky]

Putting this in here because it is playoff related.....

From Walterfootball.com (http://walterfootball.com/picks.php):

Record Versus Playoff Teams:
To determine which teams are overrated and underrated this postseason, let's look at how they've fared against other playoff teams in 2012 (first record is straight up; second is against the spread):


AFC Playoff Teams:
1. Denver - 2-3 (2-3 ATS)
2. New England - 3-3 (4-2 ATS)
3. Houston - 3-4 (3-4 ATS)
4. Baltimore - 2-4 (1-5 ATS)
5. Indianapolis - 3-2 (3-2 ATS)
6. Cincinnati - 2-2 (2-2 ATS)


NFC Playoff Teams:
1. Atlanta - 2-0 (2-0 ATS)
2. San Francisco - 3-2 (2-3 ATS)
3. Green Bay - 2-4 (2-4 ATS)
4. Washington - 2-2 (2-2 ATS)
5. Seattle - 4-1 (5-0 ATS)
6. Minnesota- 3-4 (3-4 ATS)

A couple of things.....The slippery Falcons ended up only playing two playoff teams during the regular season . Texans and Vikings had to play a whopping 7 playoff teams.... Seattle was the betting champ..... Texans went 9-0 against non-playoff teams....

[WMH]

Lost Sharpton again. Signed Mister Alexander to take his spot and I would bet he is active this week.
Definitely need depth for next year.

[WMH]

Sounds as if the Law Firm is iffy for this game. Strained hammy prior to last weeks game. Has been pretty serviceable for them, and would sting a bit if he can't go.

I'm OK with that. ;)

Edit: Whelp, scratch that. He's back at practice today.

[WMH]

Amazingly, as of 2:30 this afternoon, over 6,000 playoff tickets are available via StubHub, with a low price of $86.00 for some singles.

For a playoff game.......

Is the Houston fanbase spoiled amongst our riches of a single playoff appearance in our brief history that they want to bail on Act II?

Would think some are pissed, some are opportunistic, and some are brokers, but geez.... 6,000+?

Being 1 of 12 with a seat at the big boys table doesn't account for much these days.

Since I can't seem to get into work mode, I looked up the others as well:
Seattle @ Wash has 9,800 tix available
Indy @ Bmore has 5,100 tix available
MN @ GB has 3,800 tix available.

[TheMatrix31]

Amazingly, as of 2:30 this afternoon, over 6,000 playoff tickets are available via StubHub, with a low price of $86.00 for some singles.

For a playoff game.......

Is the Houston fanbase spoiled amongst our riches of a single playoff appearance in our brief history that they want to bail on Act II?

Would think some are pissed, some are opportunistic, and some are brokers, but geez.... 6,000+?

Being 1 of 12 with a seat at the big boys table doesn't account for much these days.

Since I can't seem to get into work mode, I looked up the others as well:
Seattle @ Wash has 9,800 tix available
Indy @ Bmore has 5,100 tix available
MN @ GB has 3,800 tix available.

Been saying for a little bit that it seems like Texans fans are incredibly spoiled for no reason. Look at how they've treated Schaub in recent weeks, as if we have a QB situation as bad as Arizona's or something. Ridiculous.

[Arky]

TV = NBC (channel 2 local), Saturday 3:30 pm CST

Announcers (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/1/7/2689482/texans-vs-bengals-2012-nfl-playoffs-afc-wild-card-announcers) = Tom Hammond, Mike Mayock, sideline - Alex Flanagan

The line (http://www.madduxsports.com/nfl-odds.php) = Texans by 4.5

Texans are 0-0, not 12-4. Time for some win or go home.....

Saturday evening game of Vikes vs. Packers should be a good'un, too...

[nunusguy]

Third weekend in a row the Texans are favored ? What could that mean if anything, third time charm or a jinx ?
I'm wondering if the Chuckster has peered into his crystal-ball for the outcome of this game, or maybe that's something that works best for him post-game ? Hopefully he won't be too reticent with his forecast ? Personally I don't have a clue or a feel what the Texans are gonna do Saturday, but I'm bracing myself for the worst.

[WMH]

Less than 24 hours later, 3100 tix remain. Pretty interesting stuff. Folks making a quick buck I suppose. According to the main site, face value tix thru ticketmaster sold out in 15 minutes.

[HPF Bob]

I'm guessing most fans thought that the Texans wouldn't be playing this weekend and made other plans. Selling an event one week's notice isn't as easy as it sounds. Even if fans had anticipated this, they wouldn't have known whether to set aside Saturday or Sunday, afternoon or evening until Dec. 30th.

And, yes, Houston fans have always been fickle. They've had their hearts crushed a few times before.

[painekiller]

They've had their hearts crushed a few times before.

A few times? Are you kidding me? Try over and over for 50+ years I have been getting my heart crushed by Houston sports teams.

[cadams]

Apparently today is the 20 year anniversary of the collapse in buffalo

[WMH]

From PFT:
Crocker doubtful, Green-Ellis probable for Saturday

Chris Crocker missed practice all week and he’s been listed as doubtful for the Wild Card game against the Texans thanks to a quadriceps injury. That likely means Nate Clements or Taylor Mays will move into the starting lineup as Crocker sits out the playoff rematch with the Texans.

[WMH]

OUCH..... :(

Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) tweeted:
The #Texans have placed ILB Tim Dobbins on the Reserve/Injured list with an ankle injury

Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) tweeted:
The #Texans have signed rookie ILB Cameron Collins from the practice squad to the active roster

Nice to see these 2 should be a go.
Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) tweeted:
#Texans listed guard Antoine Caldwell as doubtful for tomorrow's game. All others probable including Alan Ball and Brooks Reed.

[Nconroe]

I don't know what to say, but being in playoffs is great.

Go Texans!!

[WMH]

I don't know what to say, but being in playoffs is great.

Go Texans!!

I'm glad you agree. Geez. I feel like I'm one of the few that's pumped about it. 20 other teams/cities would love to be in our spot right now.

I hope we can bitch about a 12-4 season and a playoff berth every year.

Leggo!

[Arky]

I don't know what to say, but being in playoffs is great.

Go Texans!!

Yep!

"Can't wait!"

/Bart Scott

[HPF Bob]

Let's see if Schaub can beat Yates' numbers from last year...

[Arky]

Late money coming in on mostly the Bengals. Not enough, IMO, to turn on alarm bells but concerning, nonetheless..... Spread is now down to mostly Texans by 4 (http://www.madduxsports.com/nfl-odds.php). I think the general consensus for this game is that it is going to be close - like decided by a FG or less close.....

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Colin Cowherd of ESPN Radio has been nothing short of astonishing this year picking against the spread. He's been hitting at a 70% clip (which is tough to do picking straight up) and gamblers have been tailing him for weeks. Every week he comes out with "The Blazin' Five" - his top 5 picks for the week and this week he's picking Cincinnati to cover the spread but the Texans winning 20-19...

Colin's Blazin' Five (http://espn.go.com/espnradio/shows/colincowherd/story/_/page/blazingfive/colin-cowherd-blazing-five-picks)

Audio of this weeks picks (http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=8812806)

[TheMatrix31]

Today is the day! I know it's been disappointing lately but all that crap goes out the window now.

Get out there and do what we do. Don't make mistakes. Those will hurt the most. Be disciplined, take care of the ball, etc.

Let's get out there and set the tone early. We play best with the lead, so let's get a lead.

Go Texans!

[HPF Bob]

...and do not put Brandon Harris near AJ Green in any coverage scheme.

[TheMatrix31]

...and do not put Brandon Harris near AJ Green in any coverage scheme.

Yeah that too. Don't let him anywhere near anything.

[Arky]

Texans in all blue today.....

Kickoff in a few....

[Arky]

Texans win the toss and will receive.

Manning brings the kickoff back to about the 16. Texans ball.

[Arky]

Schaub rolls out and can't find a receiver but scrambles for 1.

Dumpoff to Foster loses 4. 3rd and 13 coming up.

Pass to OD gets 8. Texans have to punt.

Bengals get the punt back to their 37 or 38 yard line. Bengals ball.

[Arky]

Green-Ellis for 2.

Pass to Gresham is dropped. 3rd and 8 coming up.

Pass to Gresham goes inc/broken up. Bengals have to punt.

Martin brings the punt back to the Texan 10. Flag down.....Illegal block on the back on Texans, half the distance. Texans ball at their 5.

[Arky]

Foster for 2.

Pass to OD gets 17.

Foster sweeps left for about 15.

Foster for 4. Ball at the Texan 46.

End around to Martin goes for nice gainer, 16 yards.

Short pass to Foster goes for 8. 2nd and 2 coming up.

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

Pass to OD, can't hang on, inc. Texans to go for the FG.

Graham's 48-yarder is good.

Texans 3, Bengal 0

7:49 left in the 1st quarter.

[Nconroe]

That was a nice drive till Owen didn't hang on, nice 48 yd FG.

[Arky]

Bengals bring the ensuing kickoff back to their 16. Bengals ball.

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Green-Ellis gets loose for 29. Ball at the Bengals 45.

Dalton pressured, scrambles for 3.

Dumpoff pass is sniffed out by Barwin for loss of 6. 3rd and 13 coming up.

Dalton is sacked by Watt! Bengals have to punt.

Martin returns the punt to the Texan 31. Texans ball with 5:51 left in the 1st quarter.

[Nconroe]

Nice to see defense getting sacks and tackles for loss.

[TheMatrix31]

Keep up the offensive pressure. We need seven here.

[Arky]

Pass to OD gets 6.

Foster slips for 1. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Pass to KW gets 3 and the 1st down.

Pass to AJ gets 19.

Foster for 2. 2nd and 8 coming up.

Pass to OD goes inc but draws the flag, PI on Bengals. Ball at the Bengal 27, auto first down.

Foster for 5.

Foster rumbles for almost 5, brings up 3rd and 1. 58 seconds left in the 1st quarter.

Schaub sneaks for the 1 and a 1st down. Ball at the Bengals 16.

End of the 1st quarter.

[TheMatrix31]

End of the first. I like our energy. We seem to want it.

[Arky]

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

Pass to Graham just gets 2. 3rd and 8 coming up.

Pass to KW just gets 5. Texans to go for the FG.

Graham's 27-yarder is good.

Texans 6, Bengals 0

13:07 left in the half.

[BigBull]

All these fgs are going to come back an bite them in their a**.:mad:

[Nconroe]

ok, but we need some TD's.

[chuck]

What an absolutely disgusting lack of any sort of spine in the red zone. The Patriots must be laughing their asses off.

[Nconroe]

so Brandon Harris made a good openfeld tackle on kick return.

[Big Texas]

They have 8 in the box alot...we are gonna have to make them pay...call some audibles

[Arky]

Bengals bring the ensuing kickoff back to their 28 yard line. Bengals ball.

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Green-Ellis up the gut for 12.

Pass to Gresham goes for 1.

Dumpoff to Green-Ellis goes for loss of 3.

Dalton's deep pass is ruled inc. Bengals to punt.

Punt is fair caught at the Texan 12.

[Nconroe]

well, looked like an interception by Kareem Jackson, but guess not.

[Big Texas]

Defense is ready to play.....SO FAR

[Nconroe]

crap throw by Schaub

[Arky]

Foster for maybe 3.

Swing pass to Foster gets 4. 3rd and 3 coming up. Less than 10 minutes left in the half.

Schaub's pass is INT'ed by Hall.... pick 6.

Bengals 7, Texans 6

9:30 left in the half.

[HPF Bob]

And with one play, all that hard work is erased.

[Big Texas]

And thats when the FGs bíter you in the ass....14:7 or even 10:7 would be better

[BigBull]

i use to be a schaub fan. not so much anymore. :confused:

[barrett]

Watching the Bengals offense was making me wonder how we were going to lose this game. Now I see.

[Nconroe]

Foster is running good today. lets get 7 this drive, please.

[chuck]

Watching the Bengals offense was making me wonder how we were going to lose this game. Now I see.

The special teams can always make a cameo.

[Arky]

Manning brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 20. Texans ball.

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Dumpoff to Foster loses 4. 2nd and 14 coming up.

Foster for 13 on the draw. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Foster for about 10 and the 1st down. Ball at the Texan 40. Under 8 minutes left in the half.

Tate sweeps left for 1. 2nd and 9 coming up.

Pass to Graham goes for 19. Offsides Bengals is declined. Ball at the Bengals 39.

Timeout.

6:50 left in the half.

[Big Texas]

Watching the Bengals offense was making me wonder how we were going to lose this game. Now I see.

It was a very lazy throw....one that he probably would have gotten away with in the regular season...BTW Arian is going in....

[Arky]

C'mon guys, let's get another FG.....:rolleyes:

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Foster dances for nice gain, 15 yards. Ball at the Bengals 24.

Foster for 2.

Schaub dumps off to OD for 7. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Foster for 4 and the 1st down. Ball at the Bengal 11.

Foster for 1.

Pass to OD goes to the 3 yard line. 3rd and 2 at the 3 coming up.

Timeout (Bengals?) with 2:27 left in the half.

[Arky]

On 3rd and 2, pass to AJ off his hands, inc. Texans to go for the FG.

Graham's 22-yarder is good.

Texans 9, Bengals 7

2:19 left in the half.

[Nconroe]

Now Andre drops a catchable ball. atleast we are back in the lead. maybe defense can get a turnover.

[BigBull]

how shocking another fg.:eek:

[TheMatrix31]

****************ing A, Andre

[HPF Bob]

Now Andre drops a catchable ball. atleast we are back in the lead. maybe defense can get a turnover.

That didn't look catchable on replay. Outside AJ's reach.

[Arky]

Bengals bring the ensuing kickoff back to their 28. Bengals ball.

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Dalton pressured, scrambles up the gut for 13. Ball at the Bengals 40.

2 minute warning.

[HPF Bob]

Our TOP and total yardage are just killing Cincy but we're only up by 2 pts. :(

[Big Texas]

That didn't look catchable on replay. Outside AJ's reach.

I concur...without the jam it may have been a good throw

[Arky]

Our TOP and total yardage are just killing Cincy but we're only up by 2 pts. :(

Yep, red zone 0-2.

[Nconroe]

That didn't look catchable on replay. Outside AJ's reach.

could be, looked off his fingertips. trying to stay positive.

[Arky]

Pass to Gresham goes inc.

Pass to Jones goes for 11 and a 1st down.

Leonard for 2 or 3. 2nd and 8 coming up.

Pass to Jones broken up by KJ, inc. 3rd and 8 coming up.

Pass to Gresham over the middle goes inc, almost INT'ed by Manning. Bengals to punt with 1:17 left.

Martin fair catches at the Texan 11.

[BigBull]

atleast the defense looks like they came to play.

[Nconroe]

lots of almost plays, almost another int. anyways defense held. Our secondary looking better today, perhaps more pressure on Dalton helping.

[Arky]

Foster for 2.

Pass to OD gets 8 and a 1st down. 59 seconds left in the half.

Pass to AJ gets 12. Timeout Texans with 54 seconds left. Ball at the Texan 33.

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

Dumpoff to Foster just gets 1. 3rd and 9 coming up with 40 seconds left.

Schaub's wobbly pass is complete to OD for nice gain. Ball at the Bengal 47.

Schaub spikes it.

Pass to KW gets 6.

Schaub spikes it. 4th and 4 coming up.

Pass to OD is broken up. Bengals ball at their 41 with 4 seconds left.

Bengals kneel it.

Halftime.

Texans 9, Bengals 7

[chuck]

I wonder why Kubiak decided that the bootleg is no longer a usable part of his offense.

[Big Texas]

Halftime Grades
Wade Phillips... A
Kubiak....B
Foster...A
Shaub....D

[Arky]

Halftime stats:

Passing: Schaub 19/26, 144 yards, 1 INT

Rushing: Foster 16/86

Receiving: OD 7/73, AJ 2/30, KW 3/14, G Graham 2/22, Foster 5/5

Tackles: Watt 3, James 2, many with 1

TOP: Texans 22:53, Bengals 7:07

3rd down efficiency: Texans 5/11, Bengals 0/4

Red zone: Texans 0/2, Bengals 0/0

1st downs: Texans 14, Bengals 4

Total yards: Texans 250, Bengals 53

Penalties: Texans 1/5, Bengals 1/11

Turnovers: Texans 1, Bengals 0

[Arky]

Bengals down the 2nd half kickoff in the endzone, touchback.... flag down.... offsides Texans -5, re-kick coming up.

Bengals bring the kickoff back to their 20. Bengals ball.

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Green-Ellis is TFL'ed by Watt for loss of 1.

Dalton pressured, throws it away, inc. 3rd and 11 coming up.

Dalton's pass is broken up by Harris, inc. Bengals to punt.

Martin is interred with on the catch of the punt, +15 yards. Texans will get the ball at their 49. 13:51 left in the 3rd quarter.

[Big Texas]

Brandon Harris.........Whooooooooooaaaaaaa

[HPF Bob]

The Bengals' defense may be gassed by the fourth quarter. This will either turn out to be a Texans blowout or a narrow loss.

[Arky]

Foster for 5.

Foster for 3. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Deep pass to AJ is too long, inc. Flag down... Holding on Bengals gives an auto 1st down at the Bengal 38.

Dumpoff to Foster gets 12.

Pass to AJ goes to the 5 yard line. 1st and goal.

Foster to the 1. 2nd and goal.

OD shaken up. Injury timeout.

[Arky]

Foster punches it in from the 1!

Texans 16, Bengals 7

10:31 left in the 3rd quarter.

[Nconroe]

better, good start on second half.

[Arky]

Bengals bring the ensuing kickoff back to their 20. Bengals ball.

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Pass to Green gets 5.

Pass to Hawkins gets 6 and the 1st down.

Deep pass to Green complete for big gainer. 45 yards. Ball at the Texan 23.

Pass to Green gets 6.

Dalton's pass sails out of the endzone, inc. 3rd and 4 coming up.

Dalton's pass is snuffed by Barwin in the backfield, inc. Kubiak throws the challenge flag - wants the fumble....

[Nconroe]

looks like fumble to me, arm wasn't coming forward when Barwin hit the arm. we'll see how they rule. close but lost the challenge.

Ciny's passing all of a sudden is a little concern.

[Arky]

Play is ruled an inc pass. Bengals to go for the 33-yard FG.

FG is good.

Texans 16, Bengals 10

7:48 left in the 3rd quarter.

[Arky]

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

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Foster for 4.

Foster for 4. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Dumpoff to Foster goes for 12 and the 1st down.

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

Pass to OD goes for 7. 3rd and 3 coming up. Under 6 minutes left in the 3rd quarter.

Foster gets about 2. Texans have to punt on 4th and 1. Ball about midfield.

Dang, punt is muffed but Bengals are able to fall on it at the 10 yard line. Bengals ball.

4:33 left in the 3rd quarter.

[Nconroe]

offsides on Manning gives Cincy firstdown, gotta stop that.

ok , JJo gets the pick.

[Arky]

Green-Ellis for 5.

Dalton's pass is batted down by Watt, inc. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Dalton's pass is inc but Manning is way offsides. Gives the Bengals a 1st down at their 21.

Green-Ellis for 3.

Dalton's pass is picked by JJo! Returns it to the Bengal 26!

[Arky]

Foster TFL'ed for a loss of 4.

Pass to AJ gets 10. 3rd and 4 coming up. Under 2 minutes left in the 3rd quarter.

Pass to OD goes for 11 and the 1st down at the Bengal 9. Clements injured on the play, injury timeout.

[TheMatrix31]

.gotta get seven here

[Nconroe]

shoot, Brandon Brooks holding, lots of penalties again.

ok, two score lead. 4 FG.

[Arky]

Foster for 5. Flag down....holding on Texans backs it up 10.... 1st and goal from the 18.

Pass to KW broken up, inc. 2nd and goal from the 18 coming up. 40 seconds left in the 3rd quarter.

Foster gets 7. 3rd and goal from the 11 coming up.

End of the 3rd quarter.

[Arky]

Schaub's pass to Foster goes to the 5. Texans have to go for the FG.

Graham's 24-yarder is good.

Texans 19, Bengals 10

14:17 left in the game.

[BigBull]

yah another fg. :rolleyes:

[Big Texas]

Special Teams ......enough said....:eek:

[Arky]

Bengals bring the ensuing kickoff back to their 39.

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Pass to Gresham gets 6.

Green-Ellis rushes for about 6 and a 1st down. Ball in Texan territory.

Dalton's pass to Green too high, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Hawkins gets 8. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Green-Ellis gets 1. Brings up 4th and 1. Bengals going for it.....

Green Ellis get the 1 and a 1st down. About 11 minutes left in the game.

Whoo, deep pass to Green in the endzone is inc but Green had a step....

Dalton pressured, scrambles for 1. 3rd and 9 coming up.

Pass to Green gets 7. 4th and 2 coming up. Bengals to try the 47-yard FG.

FG is good.

Texans 19, Bengals 13.

9:03 left in the game.

[HPF Bob]

This drive will decide the outcome. Zero pts=loss. Three or more = win.

[Nconroe]

that was a cheap penalty on Posey. delay of game on Texans. now on the defense.

[Arky]

Manning downs the ensuing kickoff in the endzone, touchback. Texans ball at their 20.

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Pass to Casey goes for 20.

Foster for 5. 2nd and 5 coming up.

Foster for about 3. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Pass to Posey goes for gain of 18 but PI on Posey brings it back. Makes it 3rd and 12 coming up.

Pass to KW gets 11...... Texans are punting on 4th and 1.

Delay of game on Texans -5. Still punting...

Bengals bring the punt back to their 20. 6:15 left in the game.

[Big Texas]

The worst offensive pass interference ever..

[barrett]

Officials have been gut punching us for the last month. Brutal spot by a guy who just made it up from 10 yards behind the play. Plus the phantom offensive PI call.

[HPF Bob]

I'm on the hook now. C'mon Defense. Make a liar out of me.

[Big Texas]

Kubiak is relying on the defense tooooooooo much....control the offense

[Arky]

One mo' time, defense.....

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Pass to Green gets 16.

Green-Ellis for 4. 2nd and 6 coming up.

Dalton caught by Reed for no gain... 3rd and 6 coming up.

Timeout Bengals with 4:17 left.

[Big Texas]

AJ Green scares me

[Nconroe]

yeah, Keo hit him first for the PI. dang it. getting tight now. come on defense.

[Big Texas]

What the **************** is Keo doing in the game?

[Arky]

On 3rd and 6, flags presnap.... false start Bengal -5. Makes it 3rd and 11....

Oy, Penalty on Keo for PI gives the Bengals a 1st down at midfield.

Pass to Jones gets 15.

Green-Ellis TFL'ed for loss of 1. 2nd and 11 coming up. Nearing 3 minutes left in the game.

Pass to Gresham over the middle broken up by GQ. 3rd and 11 coming up.

Wow, Dalton's pass too long, inc in the endzone.... Green had a step. Brings up 4th and 11... Bengals going for it....

Pass to Jones gets about 8..... Texans takeover on downs....2:44 left in the game...

[Nconroe]

Whew, held on fourth down, with about 2:40 to go. one first down its over for sure. no bad plays please,

nice catch by Graham, plus 15 yd. head butt

[Big Texas]

OMG......:eek:............

[Arky]

Foster for 4. Bengals timeout with 2:39 left.

Foster for about 4 more. Bengals timeout with 2:33 left. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Pass to Graham gets about 7 and a 1st down! Flag down.... Roughing on Bengals +15! Ball at the Bengals 42.

Foster for 2.

2 minute warning.

[Arky]

On 2nd and 8, Foster gets 10.

Texans can start kneeling it out.

Final Score:

Texans 19, Bengals 13

Wooohoooo! ;)

[Nconroe]

other that the one INT, Schaub has done pretty good today seems to me, so far. okay,

another first down run by Foster.

feels good now. kneeling it out.

yeeha, on to NE Pats next week.

Ok, right now I think we can take the Pats if we clean up the penalties and dumb INTs.

[BigBull]

well they better be able to score tds when they play the pats because fgs will no get it done.

[HPF Bob]

I have no expectation of them winning next week.

[Big Texas]

well they better be able to score tds when they play the pats beause fgs will no get it done.

Dito....we gotta domínate the TOP....We clearly cant score with the best of them

[Big Texas]

I have no expectation of them winning next week.

Best approach to go with IMO

[TheMatrix31]

We played it conservatively and it worked today. They knew the defense would dominate and Dalton wouldn't do much. Won't work against a Brady so as long as we play a bit more aggressively on offense and don't dig ourselves a hole again with stupidity, we can win that game.

[nunusguy]

Xcept for one play, really good game for Schaub. I'm thrilled that my Texans won, they've seemed to have lost their way in the last 4-6 weeks but this might be some redemption for them ?
Next week vs the Pats ? Sure, it's a really long-shot, but I'm thinking the Texans will be into the challenge, I'm thinking they will be fired up ?

[Nconroe]

Our OL protecting Schaub really well today, no sacks today, against league leading sack team with 51, was one of keys to game. nice to see our OL come together at the right time. hope it continues.

[nunusguy]

Our OL protecting Schaub really well today, no sacks today, against league leading sack team with 51, was one of keys to game. nice to see our OL come together at the right time. hope it continues.
I recorded this game and I will watch my recording because I want to see most of all what was going on the with the Oline, who played well and who didn't ? I know that Ben Jones started at RG, but also Brandon Broods took quite a few snaps there. And yea, that was a big penalty against him in the RZ, but in general wonder how he performed ? Oh yea, didn't Newt go all the way at RT ?

[painekiller]

I'm happy the Texans won!!! But this conservative play calling will only get us beat in New England.

[chuck]

I'm happy the Texans won!!! But this conservative play calling will only get us beat in New England.

I actually think that conservative play calling is fine if the Texans control the LOS and finish in the red zone. I don't think it will be absolutely impossible to win next week. Very, very difficult but not impossible at all.

[Arky]

Yep, re: New England, I'm thinking I don't expect anything close to what happened on their last trip there..... I haven't seen a spread, yet, but I expect it to be in the 8 or 9 range...maybe higher....

Tony Dungy on NBC doesn't like their (Texans) chances in NE but he's become an "opposite endorsement" person lately (i.e. fade his picks).... He's beginning to get on my nerves (and BTW, some people should never go with the shaved head look, Dungy and his taxi cab ears is one of those people)....

[BigBull]

(and BTW, some people should never go with the shaved head look, Dungy and his taxi cab ears is one of those people)....

LOL! That is what I was thinking also.:D

[barrett]

Yep, re: New England, I'm thinking I don't expect anything close to what happened on their last trip there..... I haven't seen a spread, yet, but I expect it to be in the 8 or 9 range...maybe higher....

Tony Dungy on NBC doesn't like their (Texans) chances in NE but he's become an "opposite endorsement" person lately (i.e. fade his picks).... He's beginning to get on my nerves (and BTW, some people should never go with the shaved head look, Dungy and his taxi cab ears is one of those people)....

He lost some credibility with me when him and Harrison gushed over Joe Webb and how great he is before today's game. They actually used the line "that's what makes Joe Webb special." Dungy was sure it was a good thing for Minnesota. Either he was just an NBC stooge selling the game or he had an agenda beyond football that would explain why he wanted Joe Webb to succeed so badly.

Either possibility resulted in a terrible analysis job.

[Arky]

He lost some credibility with me when him and Harrison gushed over Joe Webb and how great he is before today's game. They actually used the line "that's what makes Joe Webb special." Dungy was sure it was a good thing for Minnesota. Either he was just an NBC stooge selling the game or he had an agenda beyond football that would explain why he wanted Joe Webb to succeed so badly.

Either possibility resulted in a terrible analysis job.

Ya, I saw that. That's part of it.... Why? Such enthusiasm for a backup QB? I liked the Packers a whole lot more to win after I saw that....

I suppose what irks me most is his favoritism toward the Colts organization and whoever Peyton is playing for - they can do no wrong..... Many times I've seen a film analysis where a player screws up and Dungy will chime in "you can't do that!"... Like the player made the mistake on purpose or something.... Heat of the battle, s**t happens, ya know? Hindsight is 20/20. He was a player himself so he should know how it goes sometimes.... Not saying he's a totally worthless analyst, just very annoying sometimes....

[Nconroe]

There were plenty of talking heads on TV predicting Texans had lost "it" and momentum, and would loose today.

Maybe we won a few analysts back today but already looks like very few giving us much chance against Pats either next Sunday.

I guess Texans have grown some thru their recent losses, learning how to forget quickly their penalties or bad ref calls or thier own bad plays and keep going.

Thought I saw a stronger Schaub today on mental toughness side.

[HPF Bob]

I think the Texans' best chance to succeed is to pound the rock against them but I think they can get the Pats off balance if they come out in the first series in a hurry-up. Shanny and Kubiak used to script the first 15 plays in Denver. Why not run them in a no-huddle hurry up and give Belichick a dose of his own medicine - maybe even with two WRs and two TEs with one back?

Do this in practice too so the defense gets used to the pace. Script it and run it with a stopwatch so they don't spend much time at the line before snapping the ball. If it works right, you get their defenders gassed right from the start in the cold air and wondering if they are going to see that all day.

[Arky]

OK, Pats opened as 9 pt favorites (http://www.madduxsports.com/nfl-odds.php) and it has already jumped to 10.5 in a couple of books....

I'll take all them points.... I think it will be closer than John Q. Public thinks it will be....