Official Texans @ 49ers Game Thread, 10/6/2013

[Arky]

The 2-2 Texans travel up to San Francisco for a Sunday night contest against the 49'ers (2-2). The Texans are coming off a 23-20 loss to the Seahawks and the 49'ers are coming off an impressive 35-11 victory over the Rams on Thursday night football. The 49'ers will have the benefit of a few days extra rest.

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

Announcers (http://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2013&wk=5) = Al Michaels, Chris Collinsworth

The line (http://www.madduxsports.com/nfl-odds.php) = 49'ers by 6 to 7.5

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Sunday viewing in Houston:

CBS early: New England @ Cincinnati, Greg Gumbel, Dan Dierdorf

CBS late: Denver @ Dallas, Jim Nantz, Phil Simms (the entire nation gets this game (http://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2013&wk=5))

FOX early: New Orleans @ Chicago, Joe Buck, Troy Aikman

[Nconroe]

Here's hoping Schaub has a good game and protects the ball.

Let's have a full game something like first half against Seattle.

Build some consistency and confidence headed to playoffs.

My opinion, it could happen.

[HPF Bob]

Both teams have been a bit dysfunctional so far this season, causing some self-doubt. I think the SF defense is much better when Patrick Willis is playing. He'll be a big factor in stopping Foster/Tate.

The next question is whether the Texans try to make this a "statement game". They haven't had much success in those, especially on the road.

[cadams]

as long as they don't break out the letterman jackets i am fine with this being a statement game.

[Arky]

Per 610 radio, Cushing and D Brown ready to go....

[nunusguy]

God I hope I'm wrong, but I look for a real understated effort by the Texans tomorrow night in San Fran. Like I say, hope they fool me but after last Sundays
maximum effort against Seattle in a game which they should have clearly won I don't expect to see that same team take the field tomorrow night on the road on the west coast.

[WMH]

@ChronBrianSmith: #49ers inactives: Patton, Harper, Skelton, Asomugha, Cunningham, Willis, Looney. #NFL #Texans

No Willis and no Smith is big.

@MarkBermanFox26: Texans inactives: QB Case Keenum, WR Lestar Jean, ILB Tim Dobbins, OT Andrew Gardner, G Brandon Brooks, DE Sam Montgomery, DE Tim Jamison

[Arky]

Texans win the toss and will receive.

Martin brings the kickoff back to the Texan 12. Texans ball.

[Arky]

Tate for loss of 1.

Foster for 5. 3rd and 6 coming up.

Hehe..... Schaub's softy pass turns into a pick 6 by the Niners. 18 yards. SMFH....

Niners 7, Texans 0

13:30 left in the 1st quarter.

[Nconroe]

Guess that is Nfl record four straight games with pick six.

Incredible

[Arky]

Nice run back by Martin on the ensuing kickoff. Texans ball up near the Texan 45.

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Foster for 2.

Foster for no gain. 3rd and 8 coming up.

Pass to OD good for the 1st down.

Screen to Foster loses 2. 2nd and 12 coming up.

Pass to AJ gets 7. Ball at the Niner 40. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass to Martin gets the 1st down at the Niner 25 yard line.

Pass over the middle sails inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Foster twists for about 9. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Foster for about 3 and the 1st down but flags down..... Holding on OD backs it up. Makes it 3rd and 11 coming up from the Niner 26.

Flags presnap. OD offsides -5. 3rd and 16 coming up.

Screen to Tate gets about 5. Texans to go for the FG.

Bullock's 45-yarder sails left no good. Score remains:

Niners 7, Texans 0

7:28 left in the 1st quarter.

[popanot]

Why does Kubiak never defer after winning the toss? Most coaches defer. Sorry, just trying keep my mind off of our crap QB play.

[popanot]

Gotta love those Texans!! Giving away 10 points -- and counting...

[Big Texas]

Somebody please tell me both Shaub and Bullock are on their way out.

[Nconroe]

Great start, two penalties on OD moves us from 20 back to 35 and then hook FG from 45 yarder. Yikes. Still only getting started. Maybe defense can get points back.

[Arky]

Pass to Baldwin too high, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up. Ball at the Niner 35.

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

Pass to V Davis over the middle is complete for about 12 or 13 and a 1st down.

Pass to Boldin good for 11 and another 1st down.

William on the end around gets about 13. Ball at the Texan 27.

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

Gore for 6. 3rd and 4 coming up.

Short pass to V Davis goes all the way to the Texan 10.5 yard line.

Gore for about 3 up the gut. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Gore stood up for loss of 2. 3rd and 9 coming up.

Pass to Boldin goes all the way to the 1 yard line and a 1st down.

Gore punches it in.

Niners 14, Texans 0

5:51 left in the 1st quarter.

[Nconroe]

Looks like headset Kubiak to Schaub not working.

[Arky]

Martin brings the ensuing kickoff back, loses the ball, gets it back and is tackled at the Texan 17. Texans ball.

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Short pass to Tate in the flat goes for 8.

Foster slides for 2 and the 1st down.

Screen to OD goes for 12 and a 1st down. Ball at the Texan 39.

End of the 1st quarter.

[barrett]

Sickening.

[Nconroe]

So why was that not PI against San Fran

[Arky]

Foster for 6 or 7. 2nd and 3 coming up.

Foster goes up the middle for nice gainer. Ball at the Niner 43.

Foster for maybe 1.

Pass to AJ near the sideline is inc. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Timeout (#1) Texans with 13:04 left in the half.

On 3rd and 10, Schaub's pass to Graham goes inc. Texans to punt.

Niners fair catch the punt at their 8 yard line. Niners ball.

[barrett]

So why was that not PI against San Fran

The one thing AJ has never done well as a WR is draw PI calls.

On another note it has always amazed me this team never quit on Kubiak and/or Schaub, despite both spitting the bit in countless key situations. We may be seeing it tonight.

[Arky]

Hunter goes up the gut for about 11 and a 1st down.

Gore gets loose for about 26.

Gore TFL'ed by Watt -4. 2nd and 14 coming up.

Kaepernick's pass sails inc. 3rd and 14 coming up.

Pass in the flat goes inc. Niners to punt.

Keo brings the punt back to the Texan 22 yard line. Texans ball. 10:46 left in the half.

[Nconroe]

Yeah, a defensive stop. JJ Watt is giving it his all.

[Arky]

Schaub's short pass to Graham good for 3.

Foster for 2 or 3. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass to AJ inc. but flag on the play.....PI on Niners, auto 1st down at the 35.

Tate for 2 or 3.

Short pass to OD goes for about 6. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Foster gets 3 or 4 and the 1st down. Ball at the Texan 46.

Schaub's pass is INT'ed by the Niners. Niners bring the ball back to the Texan 32.

[barrett]

Does Schaub come back on the field?

[Nconroe]

We just might shoild give Schaub a rest. Anytime now.

He really should recognize defense better.

[Arky]

Time for TJ.

[barrett]

How hard is it to break on a curl when the QB won't throw it down the field.

[BigBull]

I'm not really a Freeman fan, but I wonder if Smith is on the phone with his reps now.:o

[Arky]

Kaepernick scrambles for 14 to the Texan 18.

Gore powers all the way to the Texan 2.

Gore for maybe 1. 2nd and goal coming up.

Dixon goes left for the TD.

Niners 21, Texans 0

5:03 left in the half.

[Joshua]

How hard is it to break on a curl when the QB won't throw it down the field.

The field is definitely shrinking. Can't throw deep. Every DB is jumping the out routes because they take forever to get there. Doesn't leave much.

[nunusguy]

The field is definitely shrinking. Can't throw deep. Every DB is jumping the out routes because they take forever to get there. Doesn't leave much.
Exactly. It' not that he won't throw deep, he can't.

[nunusguy]

Foster is running as hard as I've ever seen him run tonight.

[Arky]

Martin brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 8. Texans ball.

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Foster for 4 or 5.

Pass to AJ goes to the Texan 31, 1st down.

Pass to OD too high, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Deep pass to Posey too long, inc. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Foster goes for about 8 or 9. Texans going for it on 4th and 2.

Foster's 2nd effort gets the 1st down.

Schuab's deep pass to Hopkins inc but offensive PI on Hopkins -10. Makes it 1st and 20 coming up.

Shaub's pass over the middle to Hopkins good for 5. 2nd and 15 coming up.

2 minute warning.

[Arky]

Schaub's pass to Hopkins at the sideline too high, inc. 3rd and 15 coming up.

Schaub pressured throws inc to Hopkins on the sideline. Texans to punt.

Niners return the punt all the way to their 29. Niners ball.

[Arky]

Hunter TFL'ed by Watt. 2nd and 11 coming up.

Hunter for 2. 3rd and 8 coming up with 55 seconds left in the half. Timeout Texans.

Hunter for about 3. 50 seconds left and the Texans use their last timeout. Niners to punt.

Martin brings the punt back to the Texan 31. 37 seconds left in the half.

[Arky]

Short pass to Graham goes for 3.

Pass is complete over the middle but official can't get the ball spotted and time runs out.

Niners 21, Texans 0

Halftime.

[Big Texas]

So I guess kubiak is gonna ride Shaub til he gets fired...

[cadams]

So I guess kubiak is gonna ride Shaub til he gets fired...

Don't think that is even a question.

[popanot]

Give 'em the old pep talk, Gary!! That'll get 'em fired up and back on track!!

Anyone else sense the wheels are falling off the Kubiak wagon? I've seen this before many times with the Oilers.

[BigBull]

Give 'em the old pep talk, Gary!! That'll get 'em fired up and back on track!!

Anyone else sense the wheels are falling off the Kubiak wagon? I've seen this before many times with the Oilers.

Wade just needs to pull a Buddy Ryan and punch the oc and I'll be in full flash back mode.

[Arky]

Halftime stats:

Passing: Schaub 14/23, 111 yards, 0 TD's, 2 INT's

Rushing: Foster 12/47, Tate 2/1

Receiving: AJ 3/29, OD 3/28, Tate 2/12, Foster 2/7, Graham 2/6, K Martin 1/15

Tackles: Cushing 4, Manning/B Reed 3 each, E Reed/JJo/Watt 2 each

Time of possession: Texans 18:58, Niners 11:02

1st downs: Texans 10, Niners 11

3rd down efficiency: Texans 3/8, Niners 3/5

4th downs: Texans 1/1, Niners 0/0

Redzone: Texans 0/1, Niners 2/2

Turnovers: Texans 2, Niners 0

Total yards: Texans 159, Niners 135

Penalties: Texans 3/25, Niners 1/7

[Arky]

Niners down the 2nd half kickoff in the endzone.

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Pass goes inc.

Another pass goes inc. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Deep pass to Baldwin goes inc. Niners to punt.

Martin fair catches the punt at the Texan 33. Texans ball.

[Nconroe]

Turnovers.

[Arky]

Foster goes left for 16. Ball near midfield.

Foster goes right for 2.

Pass to Hopkins goes for about 18. Ball at the Niner 30.

Schaub's pass too tall for AJ, inc.

Tate for about 7. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Pass to AJ off his hands, inc. Texans to go for the FG.

Bullock's 41-yarder is good.

Niners 21, Texans 3

12:01 left in the 3rd quarter.

[Nconroe]

Watch out, we're on the board.

[Big Texas]

So let's take the shot on third down and forego the wide open slot receiver...for the first down and pick up a good ol FG...old faithful

[Big Texas]

Kubiak said we have other things to worry about than Matt Shaub....REALLY

[WMH]

Dre's gotta catch that ball.

[Arky]

Niners bring the ensuing kickoff back to their 25 yard line. Niners ball.

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Gore TFL'ed by Watt for loss of 2. 2nd and 12 coming up.

Gore gets about 7 up the gut. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Kaepernick is sacked by Mercilus. Niners have to punt.

Martin can't make up his mind and gets tackled at the Texans 20. Holding on the Texans is 1/2 the distance to the goal line. Ball is placed at the Texan 10.

[Arky]

Foster for 1.

Schaub's pass to AJ off the mark, inc. 3rd and 9 coming up.

Schaub takes a dive at the 5. Texans have to punt.

Niners bring the punt back to their 40 or 41 yard line. Niners ball.

[Joshua]

After watching another 3rd and long where i knew before the ball was snapped that Schaub didnt have a prayer, I went looking for stats. Unsurprisingly, they confirm my suspicions.

http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/leaders.asp?year=&type=&range=&rank=047

[Arky]

Gore for 1 or 2.

Gore for 3. 3rd and 6 coming up.

Short pass to Boldin inc but flag down.....Holding on McCain, auto 1st down at midfield.

James runs left for about 9 but flag down..... Offsides Watt is declined. 2nd and 1 coming up.

Gore gets loose for big gainer. Ball at the Texan 15.

Flags presnap..... No foul, replay the down....

Gore caught dancing in the backfield... loss of 5.

Kaepernick's pass is batted down by Crick, inc. 3rd and 15 coming up.

Pass over the middle to V Davis is broken up, inc. Niners to go for the FG.

Dawson's 38-yarder is good.

Niners 24, Texans 3

5:15 left in the 3rd quarter.

[popanot]

Come on, Gary, we only need 7 more FGs and we're tied up!!! We can do it (in my best Bobby Bouche voice).

[BigBull]

Man was I wrong about the Texans. Before the season started I thought they would end up 13-3 or 12-4 now I just hope they can make it to the 10 win range and hopefully that will get them in the playoffs.

[Joshua]

Man was I wrong about the Texans. Before the season started I thought they would end up 13-3 or 12-4 now I just hope they can make it to the 10 win range and hopefully that will get them in the playoffs.

I can't decide whether I want that or not. That would probably be just enough to bring all these chuckleheads back. Sometimes I think it would just be better to take our medicine this year so we can clean house.

[Arky]

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

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Pass to OD goes inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Tate for maybe 1. 3rd and 9 coming up.

Pass to Graham gets 9 and the 1st down.

Tate rumbles for 6. 2nd and 4 coming up.

Schaub's pass nearly INT'ed by a Niner but is inc. 3rd and 4 coming up.

Flag's presnap..... Newton offsides.... 3rd and 9 coming up.

Pass to OD goes for 8. Texans facing 4th and 1.... Texans to go for it....

Timeout Texans with 2:54 left in the 3rd quarter....

Pass to OD over the middle goes for about 20 and a 1st down. Ball at the Niner 42.

Short pass to Foster gets 7.

Foster sweeps left for nice gainer. Ball at the Niner 24.

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

Foster TFL'ed, loss of 3. 3rd and 13 coming up.

Schaub's short pass is INT'ed. Niners ball at their 31.

[Big Texas]

I feel sorry for all the other players on this team who have to put up with this shit...

[popanot]

LOL! Now DTs in coverage are picking him off. Yep, Gary, you've got bigger problems than Schaub. What an idiot!

[Nconroe]

Suirely Schaub is out now. Just embarrassing the poor guy now.

[Joshua]

I love that he threw a pick to a DT on a 4 yard pass when it was 3rd and 13.

[Arky]

Gore for gain of 1.

End of the 3rd quarter.

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On 2nd and 9, pass to Miller goes for 4.

On 3rd and 5, pass to V Davis goes all the way for the TD. 64 yards.

Niners 31, Texans 3

This is an ass-whoopin'......

14:16 left in the game.

[Joshua]

So that's how you put a team away. I've always wondered.

[Big Texas]

I love that he threw a pick to a DT on a 4 yard pass when it was 3rd and 13.

So funny yet so true...

[barrett]

Now I hope it gets really ugly. Even Bob McNair has to notice kind of ugly.

[BigBull]

So that's how you put a team away. I've always wondered.

I know right. I think I would have a heart attack if the Texans ever figured out how to put a team away.

[nunusguy]

Suirely Schaub is out now. Just embarrassing the poor guy now.
Give TJ a few snaps, what the hell.

[barrett]

At least the special teams is contributing equally to this one.

[Arky]

C Wood brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 14. Texans ball.

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Yates in at QB.

Pitch to Tate goes for 2.

Tate rushes for about 14 but fumbles..... Niners get the ball and a late hit on D Brown, 1/2 the distance. Niners ball at the Texan 8.

[barrett]

And now classic Ben Tate. Good luck being a starter when you can't hold the ball.

[Nconroe]

Total frustration has set in.

[Arky]

Gore rushes for about 5. 2nd and goal from the 3.

Dixon goes for 1. 3rd and goal from the 2.

Rush is stopped short. Niners to go for the FG.

Delay of game on Niners backs it up 5.

Dawson's 24-yarder is good.

Niners 34, Texans 3

10:46 left in the game.

[barrett]

I love Tate immediately playing the injury card and looking at his hands on the bench like they function independent of him.

[Big Texas]

Someone has to be fired after tonight...this team has toooooo much talent to be in this situation.

[Big Texas]

I feel sorry for the defense...they have not played as bad as the score indicates...how can you expect a team to still respect you as a coach after this...

[BigBull]

So does TJ get to throw a pass in this set of downs?

[popanot]

Typical national TV embarrassment from Kubiak and the Texans. Be proud, Bob.

[Big Texas]

I am tired of people saying Shaub should still start because TJ Yates is not good enough to win a Super Bowl...neither is Shaub...the way he has played this season he looks like a third string bubble QB

[HPF Bob]

I said I wouldn't panic if the Texans started 2-3 but I don't think they wanted those three losses to look like this.

Honestly, they've played two good halves - the second half in San Diego and the first half against Seattle. Otherwise, the Texans have been bad-to-terrible.

This team is going to have to get in gear to even catch a wild card berth but if they can get their swagger back, I think they can do it.

They have to find one quarterback, any one of them, who can limit mistakes and get the offense back on track.

[BigBull]

I am tired of people saying Shaub should still start because TJ Yates is not good enough to win a Super Bowl...neither is Shaub...the way he has played this season he looks like a third string bubble QB
I couldn't agree more it is time for a change a qb plain and simple.

[WMH]

They've obviously checked out, why expose Foster to meaningless carries?

Dumb....

[Arky]

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

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Screen to Foster goes for 6. 2nd and 4 coming up. A Niner (Dobbs) is injured on the play. Injury timeout.

Foster for almost 4. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Foster gets loose for nice gainer. 17 yards. Ball at the Texan 46.

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

Pass to Posey gets 5. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass to OD gets 5 and the 1st down.

Foster dances for 3 or 4. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Foster sweeps left for 1. 3rd and 6 coming up.

Pass to Posey inc but flags down.... defense offsides. Makes it 3rd and 1 coming up.

Yates can't find anyone open and throws it away, inc. 4th and 1 coming up. Texans to go for it.

Yates fumbles the snap and takes a sack. Niners takeover on downs.

[Nconroe]

Our center has been snapping the ball low all night.

[Arky]

Ball at the Niner 44.

McCoy in at QB for the Niners.

Hunter sweeps left for about 12.

James gets about 8 sweeping right.

Dixon sweeps left for about 6 or so, 1st down at the Texan 29.

James for about 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

James gets big gainer all the way to the Texan 15.

Dixon for about 2. Ball at the Texan 13.

2 minute warning.

[Arky]

On 2nd and 8, Niners are kneeling it out.

Final Score:

Niners 34, Texans 3

[Big Texas]

I am not a big Kubiak hater... I like his system...however kubiak has made it clear he is married to Shaub...so I am in full-fledged fire SHAUBIAK mode...

[nunusguy]

I am not a big Kubiak hater... I like his system...however kubiak has made it clear he is married to Shaub...so I am in full-fledged fire SHAUBIAK mode...
Their financial investment @ QB is in Schaub and they will play him this year until they are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.
But listen, all they need to do is sweep Andy Luck and the Colts and they make up those 2 games they are down and they are right back in the drivers seat in the AFC South, right ? Just try to be positive about this, man.

[barrett]

Their financial investment @ QB is in Schaub and they will play him this year until they are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.
But listen, all they need to do is sweep Andy Luck and the Colts and they make up those 2 games they are down and they are right back in the drivers seat in the AFC South, right ? Just try to be positive about this, man.

If they sweep those two games and win the AFC South, all it does is get us another year of Schaub. I am at a point now where I am rooting for losses since that is the only way to guarantee change. 2-14 would suit me just fine, but I would assume that any record that misses the playoffs is enough to guarantee Schaub is done (and Kubiak if need be).

[nunusguy]

If they sweep those two games and win the AFC South, all it does is get us another year of Schaub. I am at a point now where I am rooting for losses since that is the only way to guarantee change. 2-14 would suit me just fine, but I would assume that any record that misses the playoffs is enough to guarantee Schaub is done (and Kubiak if need be).
I'm sure you realized that my comment about the Texans sweeping the Colts was in the "tongue in cheek" department. Sweeping the Colts (and Andy Luck) is about as likely for the Texans as Matt Schaub hanging onto the ball on a boot and taking it down the sidelines 70 yards for a TD.
But I've changed my mind about Kubiak going all the way with Schaub until a math elimination from playoff contention this year - I could see the ole man stepping in and suggesting a change is necessary at QB just as he did when Wade was brought in as the DC.

[Nconroe]

FG kicker is also a position needing close evaluation.

[HPF Bob]

I'm still in Bullock's corner. This Horn thinks he will be okay.

[barrett]

If they sweep those two games and win the AFC South, all it does is get us another year of Schaub. I am at a point now where I am rooting for losses since that is the only way to guarantee change. 2-14 would suit me just fine, but I would assume that any record that misses the playoffs is enough to guarantee Schaub is done (and Kubiak if need be).

I guess I got what I've been rooting for the last 3 months. I don't know why I still feel so terrible though.