View Full Version : Official Texans @ Cardinals Game Thread, 11/10/2013
The 2-6 Texans travel to Arizona to take on the 4-4 Cardinals in a late Sunday afternoon game. Arizona is coming off a bye and should be well rested. The week before their bye, the Cardinals defeated the Atlanta Falcons 27-13 at home. The Texans are coming off a 27-24 home loss to the Colts on SNF.
TV = CBS (channel 11 local), 3:25 pm CST, Sunday
Announcers (http://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2013&wk=10) = Kevin Harlan, Solomon Wilcots
The line (http://www.madduxsports.com/nfl-odds.php) = Cardinals by 1 to 3 pts.
Nconroe
11-08-2013, 09:30 PM
I'm thinking Case Keenum will get his first win this week.
Texans win the toss and will receive.
Karim brings the kickoff back to the Texan 15. Texans ball.
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OMG, Keenum gets stripped and fumbles. The Cards pick it up and take it in for the TD.
Cardinals 7, Texans 0
14:46 left in the 1st quarter.
Warren
11-10-2013, 03:28 PM
Well, Case is fitting right in...
BigBull
11-10-2013, 03:29 PM
14 seconds in and already trailing. 7-0
popanot
11-10-2013, 03:32 PM
Me thinks this is going to get ugly.
Karim brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 29. Texans ball.
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Keenum's short pass to AJ nearly INT'ed but falls inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.
Tate for about 3. 3rd and 7 coming up.
Flags presnap. Delay of game on Texans -5. Makes it 3rd and 12 coming up.
Oy, screen to Posey gets 11. Texans will punt on 4th and 1.
Patterson brings the punt back to about the Cardinals 13.
Mendenhall gets 2.
Rush goes nowhere but Texans were offsides, 5 yards. Makes it 2nd and 4 coming up.
Mendenhall for no gain. 3rd and 3 coming up.
Palmer's pass almost picked by Mays but goes inc. Cardinals to punt.
Martin brings the punt back to about midfield. Texans ball.
Tate gets caught for -4. 2nd and 14 coming up.
Pass to Jones gets 17.
Tate for 2.
Pass to Posey goes the Cardinal 20, 1st down.
Tate for no gain.
Keenum scrambles for 7. 3rd and 3 coming up.
Pass to Graham in the flat goes to the 7. 1st and goal.
Pass to AJ in the endzone goes for the TD! What a catch! Will be reviewed.....
Play stands.
Texans 7, Cardinals 7
6:03 left in the 1st quarter.
BigBull
11-10-2013, 03:45 PM
The Keenum to AJ connection continues. That 4 tds in two weeks for AJ.:p
Bullock's kickoff goes out of the endzone, touchback. Cardinals ball at their 20.
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Pass to Roberts goes for 19.
Ellington for about 4. 2nd and 6 coming up.
Pass to Floyd gets 11 and a 1st down. Ball in Texan territory.
Pass to Fitz is short and inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.
Mendenhall sweeps left for 5. 3rd and 5 coming up.
Palmer's pass sails inc. Cardinals to punt.
Cardinals down the punt at the Texan 1. Texans ball.
The Keenum to AJ connection continues. That 4 tds in two weeks for AJ.:p
Yep, good stuff..... keep it going.....
DJ gets about 4. Ball at the Texan 5.
DJ gets stuffed for no gain or -1. Makes it 3rd and 6 coming up.
Keenum's pass to AJ off the mark, inc. Texans to punt.
Peterson brings the punt back for 8 yards. Flags down...... Cardinals with a hand-to-the-face, -10 yards. Places the ball at the Cardinal 42.
1:25 left in the 1st quarter.
Pass to Floyd gets 20. Ball at the Texan 38.
Pass to Roberts gets 8.
Ellington sweeps left for about 1. 3rd and 1 coming up and the Texan 29.
End of the 1st quarter.
Flags presnap. False start Cardinals -5. Makes it 3rd and 6 coming up.
Pass to Brown gets 7 and a 1st down.
Pass to Ballard gets 15. Ball at the Texan 12. Injury timeout.... JJo shaken up on the play.
Screen pass to Housler goes for the TD.
Cardinals 14, Texan 7
13:57 left in the half.
The ensuing kickoff goes out of the endzone, touchback. Texans ball at their 20.
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Pass to AJ gets 14 and a 1st down.
Pass to Hopkins gets 19. Ball in Cardinal territory.
Tate goes left for 6.
Tate for 12. Ball at the Cardinal 30. 1st down.
Keenum pressured, throws it out of bounds, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.
Short pass to Tate gets 7. 3rd and 3 coming up.
Dumpoff to DJ goes all the way to the 9 yard line. 1st and goal.
Tate goes right side for 7. 2nd and goal at the 2.
Timeout Cardinals.
Pass to a wide open Griffin goes for the TD!
Texans 14, Cardinals 14
9:37 left in the half.
BigBull
11-10-2013, 04:25 PM
Case has figured out how to keep Fat Randy from missing fgs by making him kick pats.
Cardinals bring the ensuing kickoff back for nice gain but block in the back brings it back. Ball is placed at the Cardinal 4. Cardinals ball.
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Ellington for 5. 2nd and 5 coming up.
Woohoo! Palmer's deep pass is INT'ed by Swearinger! Texans ball at the Cardinal 45!
BigBull
11-10-2013, 04:27 PM
Swag with the int. :D
Tate for 4.
Pass to Posey goes to the 29, 1st down.
Tate for -1.
Short pass to Tate goes inc. Brings up 3rd and 11.
Keenum pressured throws inc. Texans to go for the FG.
Bullock's 48-yarder is good!
Texans 17, Cardinals 14
6:31 left in the half.
BigBull
11-10-2013, 04:31 PM
Oh wow Fat Randy made a fg. :eek:
Bullock's ensuing kickoff goes out of the endzone, touchback. Cardinals ball at their 20.
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Mendenhall for 3.
Flags presnap. False start Cardinals. 2nd and 12 coming up.
Ellington gets loose for 23 and a 1st down.
Palmer pressured, throws inc to Ellington. 2nd and 10 coming up.
Palmer pressured again, throws inc towards the flat. 3rd and 10 coming up.
Pass to Fitz is good for 13 but flag on the play......PI on Fitz. Makes it 3rd and 20 coming up.
Pass to Fitz gets about 11. Cardinals have to punt.
Punt goes out of bounds at the Texan 1.
Deep pass to AJ goes inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.
DJ for 3. Brings up 3rd and 7 coming up.
Wooooooooooo.... Keenum's pass almost INT'ed but bounces to Hopkins for a gain of 22. 1st down. Ball at the Texan 26.
2 minute warning.
BigBull
11-10-2013, 04:44 PM
Wow, Case has the luck of the Irish. If that was Matt that would have been a pick 6.
Short pass to Tate gets 1.
Short pass to Hopkins gets 3. 3rd and 6 coming up.
Pass to Graham gets 10 and the 1st down.
Timeout Texans with 1:20 left in the half, ball at the Texan 42.
Man, Keenum sacked but got the ball out for an inc pass. 2nd and 10 coming up.
Ah, Keenum pressured throws inc but they are going to get him for grounding.... Makes it 3rd and 25 coming up.
Keenum can't find a receiver and throws it away, inc. Texans to punt with about a minute left in the half.
Peterson brings the punt back to the Cardinal 33. Cardinals ball with 49 seconds left.
Flags presnap. False start Cardinals -5. Makes it 1st and 15.
Pass to Fitz goes inc. 2nd and 15 coming up.
Watt! Sacks and recovers the fumble! Texans ball at the Cardinal 22.
Short pass to Jean is dropped, inc.
Short pass to AJ is broken up, inc. 3rd and 10 coming up with 27 seconds left in the half.
Timeout Texans.
Draw to DJ goes no where. Texans to go for the FG. Timeout Texans with 4 seconds left in the half.
Bullock's FG is blocked, no good.
Score remains:
Texans 17, Cardinals 14
Halftime.
BigBull
11-10-2013, 05:01 PM
At least it wasn't Fat Randy's fault that it was blocked. smh The Texans can't win for loosing. :confused:
Halftime stats:
Passing: Keenum 15/26, 159 yards, 2 TD's
Rushing: Tate 9/30, Keenum 1/7, DJ 4/7
Receiving: Hopkins 3/43, Posey 3/34, AJ 2/21, Graham 2/18, Tate 2/8, G Jones 1/19, DJ 1/14
Tackles: Mays/KJ 4 each, Sharpton 3, Watt 2
Time of possession: Texans 18:41, Cardinals 11:19
1st downs: Texans 12, Cardinals 7
Total yards: Texans 194, Cardinals 140
3rd down efficiency: Texans 4/9, Cardinals 1/4
Red zone: Texans 2/2, Cardinals 1/1
Penalties: Texans 3/25, Cardinals 5/29
Turnovers: Texans 1, Cardinals 2
Bullock's 2nd half kickoff sails out of the endzone, touchback. Cardinals ball at their 20. Griffin injured on the play.... Injury timeout.... Griffin walks off OK...
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Short slant to Fitz gets 5.
Mendenhall for maybe 1. 3rd and 4 coming up.
Palmer's pass is broken up by Swearinger, inc. Cardinals to punt.
Martin brings the punt back to the Texan 35 but flag is down... Holding on McCain....Places the ball at the Texan 16.
Nconroe
11-10-2013, 05:18 PM
Alright, let's see some second half offense this week.
Woo, Keenum's short pass nearly INT'ed but inc. Flag on the Texans for illegal hands to the face, -10. Makes it 1st and 18 from the Texan 6.
Tate for loss of 2. 2nd and 20 coming up.
Tate for 2. 3rd and 18 coming up.
Keenum can't find anyone open and scrambles for 7. Texans have to punt.
Peterson brings the punt back to the Cardinal 41. Cardinals ball.
11:18 left in the 3rd quarter.
Direct snap to Peterson gets 5.
Peterson again for 7 and a 1st down.
Swearinger catches the runner for loss of 4. 2nd and 14 coming up.
Palmer pressured, throws inc. 3rd and 14 coming up.
Pass to Roberts gets 17 and the 1st down.
Ellington for 4.
Palmer's deep pass goes inc but they are going to get McCain for holding. Places the ball at the Texan 25. 1st down.
Gain of 2 on the run. 2nd and 8 coming up.
Screen pass in the flat to Fitz gets 7. 3rd and 1 coming up.
Mendenhall gets stuffed for no gain. Cardinals to go for the FG.
Feely's 35-yarder is good.
Texans 17, Cardinals 17
6:06 left in the 3rd quarter.
BigBull
11-10-2013, 05:38 PM
Is the o-line trying to get Keenum killed?:(
G Jones fields the kickoff and brings it back to the Texan 22. Texans ball.
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Keenum is sacked. Loss of 10.
Timeout Texans.
On 2nd and 20, screen to AJ gets 4. 3rd and 16 coming up.
Keenum pressured, throws inc. to Posey. Texans have to punt with 4:38 left in the 3rd quarter.
Peterson brings the punt back to the Cardinal 38.
BigBull
11-10-2013, 05:46 PM
Why can't this team move the ball in the second halves of games? This is getting to be a bad habit. I don't even want to get started on this so called #1 defense in yards given up. :confused::mad:
Screen to Roberts goes for 9.
Mendenhall gets 1 and the 1st down.
Palmer pressured, runs out of bounds but Mercilus was offsides. Makes it 1st and 5.
Ellington for 3. 2nd and 2 coming up. Ball at the Texan 43.
Mendenhall for 12.
Pass to Housler over the middle goes to the Texan 5. 1st and goal for the Cardinals.
Mendenhall for 2. 2nd and goal coming up.
Palmer pressured, throws it away. 3rd and goal from the 3 coming up.
Timeout Cardinals.
Palmer's pass to Roberts is broken up, inc. Cardinals to go for the FG.
Feely's 21-yarder is good.
Cardinals 20, Texans 17
2 seconds left in the 3rd quarter.
Karim brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 23. Texans ball.
End of the 3rd quarter.
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Tate for about 2.
Tate for 6 tough yards. 3rd and 2 coming up.
Keenum's short pass to Hopkins gets 4 and the 1st down.
Tate hits the right side for about 7.
Keenum flushed from the pocket, throws over everyone, inc. 3rd and 3 coming up.
Oy, jailbreak blitz drives Keenum all the way back to the Texan 19. Texans have to punt.
Peterson brings the punt back to the Cardinal 33 or so but flags are down..... Refs rule no block in the back. Cardinals ball at their 33 with 11:30 left in the game.
Mendenhall drives for 8.
Mendenhall for 6.
Dumpoff to Mendenhall gets 9. 2nd and 1 coming up.
Taylor gets 1 and the 1st down.
Screen to Housler gets 11 and another 1st down. Ball at the Texan 32.
Taylor for 4.
Short pass to Housler complete to the Texan 19. 9 yards.
Palmer's dunk pass goes inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.
Palmer's floater to Roberts beats McCain for the TD. 19 yards.
Cardinals 27, Texans 17
6:42 left in the game.
Karim brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 17. Texans ball.
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Pass to Hopkins gets 10.
Short pass to Tate goes for no gain.
Tate for 12 and a 1st down.
Keenum's pass to Hopkins off the mark, inc.
Keenum pressured, throws inc. 3rd and 10 coming up.
Keenum's deep pass over everyone, inc. Texans have to punt with 5:04 left in the game.
Texans down it at the Cardinal 5. Cardinal's ball.
Mendenhall for no gain...... Fumble!!!!!! Texans recover at the 5! Play is under review.....looks like Texans ball.....
Texans ball!
Keenum's pass to Hop too tall, inc. 2nd and goal from the 5.
Keenum pressured, throws inc. 3rd and goal from the 5 coming up.
Keenum hits AJ for the TD! Play is under review.....
Play stands!
Cardinals 27, Texans 24
4:34 left in the game.
BigBull
11-10-2013, 06:24 PM
AJ is amazing.
Cardinals bring the ensuing kickoff back to their 18. Cardinals ball with 4:31 left in the game.
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Rush for no gain. 2nd and 10 coming up.
Pass to Housler gets 8. 3rd and 2 coming up.
Screen to Ellington gets 12 and the 1st down. Under 3 minutes left.
Ellington for no gain. Texans use timeout #2.
Ellington for 3. Texans use their last timeout. 3rd and 7 coming up.
Pass to Ellington goes for 6. Cardinals are challenging the spot of the ball.....
Play stands. Cardinals to punt on 4th and 1 with 2:11 left in the game.
Martin fair catches the punt at the Texan 16. Texans ball.
Pass to Hopkins goes for 11. 1st down. Ball at the Texan 28.
2 minute warning.
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Keenum's deep pass sails out of bounds, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.
Pass to AJ gets 7.
Pass to AJ sails inc. 4th and 3 coming up with 1:29 left in the game.
Pass to Hopkins broken up, inc. Cardinals takeover on downs.
Cardinals kneeling it out.
Final score:
Cardinals 27, Texans 24
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Texans have lost 4 games by a total of 10 pts.....
Nconroe
11-10-2013, 06:44 PM
Exciting but no cigars.
JJ Watt had a heck of a game.
BigBull
11-10-2013, 06:53 PM
At least now people will quit saying they have a chance to make the playoffs.:mad: This team is a total joke right now. They have so many problems I don't know what they need the most, head coach, o-line, middle lb, safety, outside lb, kicker, or rb.
chuck
11-10-2013, 07:01 PM
At least now people will quit saying they have a chance to make the playoffs.:mad: This team is a total joke right now. They have so many problems I don't know what they need the most, head coach, o-line, middle lb, safety, outside lb, kicker, or rb.
You forgot GM. It would be nice to get more than one productive player (if that) per draft every now and then.
BigBull
11-10-2013, 07:08 PM
You forgot GM. It would be nice to get more than one productive player (if that) per draft every now and then.
Yeah I kinda lump him with Kubiak. I think they are a package deal, but with Bob who knows what he is thinking. I fear that he'll give Kubiak a pass for health reasons.
chuck
11-10-2013, 07:12 PM
I fear that he'll give Kubiak a pass for health reasons.
I think it's all but certain that they'll bring him back and that spells more trouble because it's plain that Kubiak has the real power on draft day.
HPF Bob
11-10-2013, 07:40 PM
Well, no Daniels, no Foster and apparently no pass blocking from the right side. It's hard to blame Keenum for the same sort of losses we were blaming Schaub for. He's obviously a bit erratic but anyone would be with the lack of protection he is getting.
This is just turning into a can't-catch-a-break year. Ask the Falcons and Giants how that works.
Nconroe
11-10-2013, 07:41 PM
The AZ blitzes sure worked in second half. Was that any particul OLmen or play calls or inexperience and injuries.
Ryan Griffin had a concussion.
Hopkins and Swearinger doing fairly good.
Too many penalties.
FG blocked. At least got 48 yarder.
7 loss in a row is Texans record.
We did win the turnover battle today.
Andre Johnson and JJ Watt really good game.
Let's win next week against Oakland.
Joshua
11-10-2013, 07:57 PM
Clearly, the team has problems but I have to disagree with Chuck on our draft results. Since 2008, we've drafted Duane Brown, Cushing, J.J. Watt, and picked up Arian Foster as an undrafted free agent. That's arguably the best LT, one of the top ILBs, arguably the best RB, and the best defensive player in football.
We've also drafted Barwin, Quin and Casey who are no longer here but got good money in free agency and are clearly considered quality players in the league (although the GM can take some blame for them no longer being here (at least Quin)). We also have Kareem Jackson, Tate, Mitchell, Graham, And Reed. All solid albeit not spectacular. In the to-soon-to-tell category, we still have Mercilus, Brooks, Crick, Hopkins, Swearinger, etc.
All in all, that's pretty solid drafting. I haven't went back and looked but outside of teams like the Colts who lucked into Luck, I doubt there is more than 5 teams who have drafted better.
But, again, something clearly isn't working and maybe I've overvalued these guys since their record is 2-7. I still think coaching is a bigger problem.
And i also agree that between his health issues and all the guys on IR, Kubiak gets another year.
BigBull
11-10-2013, 10:19 PM
But, again, something clearly isn't working and maybe I've overvalued these guys since their record is 2-7. I still think coaching is a bigger problem.
And i also agree that between his health issues and all the guys on IR, Kubiak gets another year.
This is what scares me. Kubiak should be fired no if and buts about it. Smh
Keith
11-11-2013, 12:41 AM
Arky, appreciate the commentary as always, especially today though as another commitment prevented me watching this game live.
nunusguy
11-11-2013, 07:11 AM
I dunno, is that Arizona D as good as KC's, maybe even better ? It's an outstanding unit. And only another stellar performance by our top players, both Andre on offense and JJ on defense, made for a final score that indicated the game was closer than it really was.
Hey look at the positive side of yesterdays game: we are now one of just 5 teams with fewer than 3 wins and that means we are on schedule for a top 5 pick in next Aprils Draft. Now how's that for making chicken salad out of you know what ? Hey seriously, with the new flatter, much less progressively structured cap including the component of the cap for Draft picks, these real high-picks are much more valuable than they use to be because they are no longer prohibitively expensive which has been the situation in many years in the past. And with over half the season to observe and evaluate Keenum's performance, the Texans should be able to come to an informed conclusion one way or the other about his ability and potential to be the starting QB of the future for the team. They say it's a very good years for QBs in the draft, but we could sure use a top OT or edge-rusher out of next years Draft. Or a CB. We obviously need lots and lots of help in the talent department.
HPF Bob
11-11-2013, 09:22 AM
I've got my heart set on Matthews, the OT from Texas A&M. Which means we won't take him because they never pick the guy I wanted (Dennis Johnson, Patrick Willis, anyone?)
Nconroe
11-11-2013, 01:40 PM
Sounds like Ed Reed upset he's not starting and getting less playing time.
And coach Kubiak back at practice today.
Watching more college to prepare for draft now.
popanot
11-11-2013, 02:33 PM
Here's the Reed whine. They should've brought him some cheese to go with the whine and sour grapes.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/11/ed-reed-thinks-the-texans-were-out-coached-by-the-cardinals/
Nice signing Kubes and Smith. :rolleyes:
Keith
11-11-2013, 04:18 PM
Seems weird to hear Coach Reed call out the coaching.
HPF Bob
11-11-2013, 05:23 PM
Worst signing since Ahman Green. I was hopeful Reed wouldn't be damaged goods when we signed him but that hope was in vain.
chuck
11-11-2013, 08:38 PM
Worst signing since Ahman Green. I was hopeful Reed wouldn't be damaged goods when we signed him but that hope was in vain.
At least those were merely free agent signings rather than trades. As far as trades the crowning achievement is surely Phillip Buchanon, a completely useless player wrangled from the Raiders with a second and a third when they were seeking only a third. Ahh, good old Casserly.
I'm actually not upset with Ed said. I just wish it would have came from someone that mattered.
The Texans gambled on a stop gap 1 year player. They lost, but they took a shot.
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