Official Texans @ Colts Game Thread, 12/15/2013

[Arky]

The 2-11 Texans travel up to Indianapolis this Sunday to take on the 8-5 Colts. In the Texans last game, they had a road loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-20 on Thursday Night Football. The Colts are coming off a 42-28 road loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Colts won the previous meeting against the Texans 27-24 in Houston.

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

Announcers (http://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2013&wk=15) = Kevin Harlan, Solomon Wilcots

The line (http://www.madduxsports.com/nfl-odds.php) = Colts by 5.5 to 6

[HPF Bob]

Can the Texans keep up their tradition of never winning in Indiana?

It will be harder than you think because the Titans' loss in Denver clinched the division for Indy and they'd need to more-or-less run the table to overtake Cincinnati for third. Meanwhile, the Texans will all be trying to impress Wade Phillips and whoever the new head coach is going to be in an attempt to keep their jobs.

Case Keenum would like to get into the win column and the Colts have looked very beatable in recent weeks.

I'd say most of the motivation is on Houston's side but, still, they are in their own personal house of torture - the Lucas Oil Dome. Lose this and the Texans probably finish 2-14.

[Arky]

Ya, here's some pretty strong trends:

1. (As mentioned) the Texans have never won in Indy.

2. Andrew Luck is 8-0 ATS (against the spread) coming off a loss.

3. Andrew Luck has never lost two games in a row.

4. Andrew Luck is 10-4 ATS at home.

5. Colts are 19-4 against the Texans straight up.

Partial source (http://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2013_15early.php)

[WMH]

Entertaining losses.....

[nunusguy]

Sorta surprised most of Texas getting the Texans game (and not NE vs Miami) ? Wonder if that's mainly because Keenum is starting ?
And I'm hoping we win another game or two and don't get the top pick because I'm increasingly seeing reports that indicate the Louisville QB is even less likely
to be another AL or RG3.

[Nconroe]

Atleast me, I'd much rather watch Texans than NE or Miami anytime no matter who is playing for Texans.

Anyways, hope for a hard fought, more or less mistake free game. Close and entertaining.

Wonder how offense play calls will go this week.

Win or lose I'm ok. One doesn't need to draft a QB 1-1 . Probably won't this year.

I'm more of a any given Sunday rather than trend guy, but as a trend appears loss likely.

[Arky]

High of 23º F predicted for Sunday's game in Indianapolis. (edit: doh! there in a dome, right?)

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Think I'll shake it up and wager on the Colts. Win or lose, I'll win.

[Nconroe]

Sounds like Wade has different coaches helping call plays on offensen defense, and special teams. See how things look these last three game with a few new ideas in various situations.s.

[cadams]

Texans win tomorrow putting the #1 pick in jeopardy

[chuck]

Texans win tomorrow putting the #1 pick in jeopardy

I'll have what you're having.

Watching that goddam Oilers 1993 thing that was on tv the other day got me remembering that I stupidly traveled to Indy for the first game of the following year to see the Colts blow out the Oilers 45-21. I remember the Colts scoring 45. I don't recall the Oilers scoring anything. They did, though, apparently. After being down 42-0. Hey, they scored 21 points in the fourth quarter! Take THAT, Kubiak!

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199409040clt.htm

Houston pro football is snakebit.

Anyway, no, the Texans are going to get abused like an Allston alter boy tomorrow.

[Arky]

Texans win the toss and Wade defers... something new....

Colts down the kickoff in the endzone, touchback. Colt's ball at their 20.

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Screen to Hilton gets 7. 2nd and 3 coming up.

Pass to Whalen over his head, inc. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Pass to Hilton gets 8 and the 1st down.

Flags presnap.... neutral zone infraction on the Texans, 5 yards. 1st and 5 coming up.

D Brown runs up the middle for 26 yards. Ball at the Texans 34.

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

Brown for 4. 3rd and 6 coming up.

Flags presnap again....neutral zone on the Texans (Mercilus), makes it 3rd and 1.

Brown gets 1 yard and the 1st down. Ball at the Texan 24.

Brown gets 7. 2nd and 3 coming up.

Brown gets 2. 3rd and a long 1 coming up.

Richardson gets 1 and the 1st down.

Luck's pass to Whalen in the endzone is good for the TD.

Colts 7, Texans 0

9:31 left in the 1st quarter.

[Warren]

Not exactly building a convincing case for that job, Wade.

[WMH]

Has an interim coach ever been fired before the end of the season.....???? :rolleyes:

[Nconroe]

Defense doing their part. For Texans no 1 draft pick so far. Nice penalties in neutral zone to help Colts sustain drives. Great loose coverage on Kj for touchdown.

[Arky]

DJ downs the ensuing kickoff in the endzone, touchback. Texan's ball at their 20.

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Tate for 4. 2nd and 6 coming up.

Tate for maybe 3. Looks like 3rd and 3 coming up.

Pass to AJ is broken up, inc. Holding on Texans is declined. Texans to punt.

Lechler's punt is fair caught at the Colt 19. Colt's ball.

8:03 left in the 1st quarter.

[Nconroe]

That was a fast 3 and out. Holding penalty didn't count. Seems refs even wanna help Texans keep their pick.

[Arky]

Pass to Hilton goes for 9.

Luck escapes the sack and hits Rogers for 10 and the 1st down.

Pass to Whalen gets 5. Ball at the Colt 44. 2nd and 5 coming up.

Brown caught in the backfield, -1. 3rd and 6 coming up.

Luck runs for 7 but flags down..... McCain illegal contact...adds 5 more yards. 1st and 10 at the Texan 45.

Screen to Richardson goes for 18.

JJo with the INT! Returns it 32 yards to the Texan 37. Texan's ball!

[Nconroe]

So Vance Joseph is calling defense and Jonathan Joseph gets an INT. His third this years. Atleast not a blowout so far.

[Arky]

Screen pass to Tate over his head, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Flat pass to Martin gets 13 and a 1st down.

Oy, Tate gets 10, fumbles but AJ there to recover it. 1st and 10.

Pass to AJ gets 9. 2nd and 1 coming up.

DJ gets stopped for no gain. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Pass to DJ off his hands, inc. Might've been broken up. Bullock to try the 49-yard FG.

FG is good.

Colts 7, Texans 3

1:46 left in the 1st quarter.

[Nconroe]

Yehaw! 9th consecutive made FG by Randy Bullock, 47 yarder.

[BigBull]

Yehaw! 9th consecutive made FG by Randy Bullock, 47 yarder.

Yea I think Fat Randy finally has figured it out.

[Arky]

Colts bring the ensuing kickoff back to their 37. Colt's ball.

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Pass to Hilton gets 8.

Pass is blocked by Crick, inc. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Short pass to Hilton gets the 1st down at the Texan 49.

Pass to Whalen gets 8.

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

End of the 1st quarter.

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On 3rd and 2, Richardson only gets 1. Colts to punt on 4th down...

Punt goes into the endzone, touchback. Texan's ball at their 20.

[WMH]

I am SO glad the Colts spent a #1 in this coming draft for Richardson. That's good for us.

[Arky]

Tate for 7.

Keenum's pass to AJ is INT'ed. Colts have the ball at the Texan 17.

[BigBull]

Case doing his part to help secure the #1 pick in the draft.

[popanot]

Let's see if Wade has the balls to bench Case. :)

[Arky]

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

Richardson for 2. 3rd and 8 coming up.

Pass to Doyle loses 4. Colts to go for the FG.

Vinateri's 37-yarder is good.... flags down afterwards.....Unecessary roughness on Colts enforced on the kickoff.

Colts 10, Texans 3

12 minutes left in the half.

[Arky]

DJ brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 43. Texan's ball.

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Tate for 3.

Tate gets 11 and the 1st down. Ball at the Colt 43.

Tate for 4 on the left side. 2nd and 6 coming up.

DJ for 4 but flags are down.....holding on Texans makes it 2nd and 16.

Keenum's pass is batted down at the LOS, inc. 3rd and 16 coming up.

Pass to Hopkins gets 7. Texans to punt.

Lechler's punt goes into the endzone but flags are down....holding on the Texans.....Colts decline and take the ball at their 20. Colt's ball.

9:14 left in the half.

[Nconroe]

That's 3 holding calls on OL. Everyone helping out best they can. Lechlers punt into endzone doesn't hurt either.

I guess refs throw all these flags because if no penalties they are scared Texans might win.
Seems both of those defensive penalties kinda ticky-tack. But hey Colts are winning.

[BigBull]

I see bringing refs to the practices didn't help the Texans with defensive penalties.

[Arky]

Due to the penalty ball is placed at the Colt 30.

Richardson for 2. 2nd and 8 coming up.

Deep pass to Hilton goes for 41. Holding on JJo is declined. Ball at the Texan 27.

Pass is broken up but they're gonna get the Texans for PI. Places the ball at the 2 yard line.

Richardson loses 2. 2nd and goal from the 4.

Flags presnap....false start Colts (Fleener). Makes it 2nd and goal from the 9.

Shovel pass to Richardson goes for the TD.

Colts 17, Texans 3

7:03 left in the half.

[WMH]

I hope the next 2 games cement the fact that Wade will not be our HC. That is what I fear most. I'm sure McNair is hoping for a reason to retain him, and I would not be in favor of that.

[Nconroe]

Tate having a nice day, 9 runs 50 yds. AJ two contested drops in a row. Hmm.

[Arky]

DJ brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 21. Texan's ball. Illegal block in the back on Braman places the ball at the Texan 7.

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Tate runs for 4. 6:51 left in the half. A Colt hurt on the play, injury timeout....

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On 2nd and 6, Tate gets 9 and a 1st down.

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

Ditto, AJ drops another. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Flags presnap....False start Texans makes it 3rd and 15.

Pass to Griffin gets 22 and a 1st down.

Tate for 6. 2nd and 4 coming up.

Tate for loss of 1. Brings up 3rd and 5.

Pass to Griffin gets 8 and a 1st down. 4 minutes left in the half. Ball at the midfield.

Tate for 3.

Keenum is INT'ed again. Ball is brought back to the Texan 44. Colt's ball.

[popanot]

Anybody still wondering what we have in Keenum?

Meanwhile, Cousins lighting it up in ATL.

[Nconroe]

Case having a great day. 2 int and counting. Two games after this and looking good for complete turnover.

[Arky]

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

Short pass to Rogers gets 12. Ball at the Texan 32. Under 2.5 minutes left in the half.

Richardson for 1. 2nd and 9 coming up.

2 minute warning.

[Arky]

Luck pressured throws inc. Brings up 3rd and 9 at the Texan 31.

Pass to Richardson gets about 6. Colts to go for the FG.

Vinateri's 43-yarder is good.

Colts 20, Texans 3.

1:44 left in the half.

[Nconroe]

Ryan Griffin doing good today. Where is DeAndr Hopkins.

[Arky]

DJ brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 24. Texan's ball.

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Pass to AJ gets 6.

Short pass to Griffin gets 8. Timeout Texans. Ball at the Texan 38.

Pass to Tate gets 9.

Pass to Tate off the mark, inc. 3rd and 1 coming up.

DJ gets 4 and the 1st down. Texans use a timeout. 40 seconds left in the half.

Keenum is sacked for loss of 12. 2nd and 22 coming up.

Pass to Tate gets 6. 3rd and 16 coming up.

Pass to Martin off the mark, inc. Texans to punt with 18 seconds left in the half.

Colts return the punt to their 23.

[popanot]

Where is DeAndr Hopkins.He was wide open all by himself over the top on that last Keenum INT.

As for Keenum, is there any other QB that loses more yardage on a sack than him? He loses an extra 8-10 yards every time he sees a blitz coming and tries to get away. Almost makes one wish for the Schaub turtle sack.

[Arky]

Colts kneeling it.

Halftime.

Colts 20, Texans 3

[BigBull]

I don't know if Keenum is even good enough to be a backup much less a starter.

[barrett]

All the Keenum bashers need to layoff.

[BigBull]

All the Keenum bashers need to layoff.

It is not bashing when it is true.

[Arky]

Halftime stats:

Passing: Keenum 9/19, 88 yards, 0 TD, 2 INT

Rushing: Tate 12/62, DJ 2/4

Receiving: Griffin 3/38, AJ 2/15, Tate 2/15

Tackles: JJo/Mays 7 each, Keo/Swearinger 3 each, KJ/Mitchell/Mercilus 2 each, many with 1

Time of possession: Texans 13:14, Colts 16:46

1st downs: Texans 8, Colts 14

Total yards: Texans 142, Colts 207

3rd down efficiency: Texans 3/7, Colts 5/8

Red zone: Texans 0/0, Colts 2/3

Penalties: Texans 8/72, Colts 2/20

Turnovers: Texans 2, Colts 1

[Nconroe]

Hey, lots of QB throw 2 or more INT in one game. And that is only one sack so far today. All correctable given enough time.

Just for fun, this is good for our draft position.

[WMH]

I don't know if Keenum is even good enough to be a backup much less a starter.

I can understand this train of though.

[barrett]

It is not bashing when it is true.

I am just repeating what I was told all last month on this board.

[Arky]

2nd half kickoff goes out of the endzone, touchback. Texan's ball at their 20.

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Tate for 3.

Keenum's pass almost INT'ed. Brings up 3rd and 7.

Short pass to AJ gets 3. Texans have to punt.

Colts return the punt 52 yards to the Texan 28.

[BigBull]

Good to see even without coach Joe the Texans special teams are still truly special. smh

[Arky]

Luck can't find a receiver and scrambles for 8. 2nd and 2 coming up.

Richardson sweeps left for 1. 3rd and 4 coming up.

Pass to Rogers broken up, inc. Colts to go for the FG.

Vinateri's 40-yarder is good.

Colts 23, Texans 3

12:31 left in the 3rd quarter.

[Arky]

DJ brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 26. Texan's ball.

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Tate gets 5, fumbles and it's recovered by FB Jones. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Pass to Smelley gets short gain but holding on Griffin backs it up. 2nd and 17 coming up from the Texan 19.

Short pass to Tate gets 5. 3rd and 12 coming up.

Screen to DJ gets 3. Texans have to punt.

Colts fair catch at their 17. Colt's ball. 9:45 left in the 3rd quarter.

[Arky]

Screen to Hilton is read by JJo for a loss of 4. Brings up 2nd and 14.

Pass to Whalen gets about 18 and a 1st down.

Richardson for 1.

Richardson for 8. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Flags presnap. Offsides A Smith. 1st down Colts. Ball at the Colts 45.

Pass to Richardson broken up, inc.

Luck scrambles for 4. 3rd and 6 coming up.

Pass to Hilton is dropped. Colts have to punt.

Punt goes into the endzone, touchback. Texans ball at their 20.

[Arky]

Tate for no gain.

Short pass to Hopkins gets 6. 3rd and 4 coming up.

Keenum's pass to Tate on the flair off the mark, inc. Texans to punt on 4th down.

Colts bring the punt back to their 27. Colt's ball.

[Arky]

Richardson for no gain.

Luck scrambles for 12 and a 1st down.

Screen to Fleener is broken up, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up. 2:58 left in the 3rd quarter.

Short pass to Richardson gets 5. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Luck's pass deflected by Keo, inc. Colts have to punt.

Martin brings the punt back to the Texan 26....flags down... Pleasant holding...1/2 the distance to the goal. Places the ball at the Texan 7. 2 minutes left in the 3rd quarter.

[BigBull]

I swear Keenum doesn't seem to have an internal clock that tells him to get rid of the ball.

[Arky]

Keenum sacked/fumbles. Recovered in the endzone by the Texans but a safety. 15yarder on Brown, the recoverer, for throwing the ball at a Colt. Penalty to be assessed on the ensuing kick.

Colts 25, Texans 3

1:53 left in the 3rd quarter.

[barrett]

The funny thing is that Wade cannot take him out no matter what, since benching Keenum is the only thing that gets you fired on this franchise.

[Arky]

Texans to punt-off.....Lechler's punt is returned the Colt 44. Colt's ball.

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Double reverse goes for 1. 2nd and 9 coming up.

Short pass to Hilton gets 2. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Luck is sacked by Reed for loss of 1. Colts have to punt.

End of the 3rd quarter.

[BigBull]

The funny thing is that Wade cannot take him out no matter what, since benching Keenum is the only thing that gets you fired on this franchise.

This made me laugh so hard that Dr. Pepper came out my nose. Thanks I needed a good laugh.

[Arky]

Fake punt doesn't get the 1st down so Texans ball at the Colt 49.

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DJ for 9. Posey shaken up on the play.... 2nd and 1 coming up.

DJ caught in the backfield for loss of 1. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Keenum sacked. Loss of 10. Texans have to punt on 4th and 12.

Punt goes into the endzone, touchback. Colt's ball at their 20.

12:56 left in the game.

[Arky]

Richardson for about 2. After the play, unsportsmanlike on the Colts, 1/2 the distance. Places the ball at the Colt 11. 2nd and 19.

Draw to Richardson goes for 14. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Richardson gets 2. Colts have to punt.

Punt rolls dead at the Texan 23. Texan's ball.

[Arky]

Karim goes for 5. 2nd and 5 coming up.

Karim gets 9 and a 1st down.

Karim for 3. Ball at the Texan 41.

Short pass to AJ only gets 1. 3rd and 6 coming up.

Keenum is blitzed and throws inc. to Martin. Texans have to punt.

Colts fair catch at their 13 yard line.

8:12 left in the game.

[Arky]

Richardson for no gain.

Richardson gets loose for 21.

Richardson for no gain. About 6 1/2 minutes left in the game.

Pass to Hilton too tall, inc. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Richardson gets 9. 4th and 1 coming up. Colts to punt.

Martin fair catches the punt at the Texan 18. Texan's ball with 5:05 left in the game.

[Arky]

Flags presnap. False start Newton, -5. Makes 1st and 15.

Keenum is sacked. Loss of 7.

Karim for 3. Brings up 3rd and 19.

Deep pass to Hopkins complete for big gainer. Ball at the Texan 48.

Pass to Griffin gets 11.

Pass to Karim over the middle off the mark, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Keenum pressured throws too deep for everybody. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Deep pass to Hopkins complete but out of bounds so, inc. Texans going for it on 4th and 10.

Pass to Griffin originally marked for 11 yards.... Colts challenge that he had a knee down. Replay shows the knee clearly down short of the marker.. Colts should win the challenge. 2:42 left in the game.

Play is reversed. Colt's ball.

[Arky]

Choice rushes for 5. 2nd and 5 coming up. Ball at the Colt 38.

Choice for 4. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Choice gets 1 but flags are down. Mercilus offsides. Gives the Colts a 1st down.

Choice for 2. Texans use their last timeout.

On 2nd and 8, Choice gets 1.

2 minute warning.

[Arky]

On 3rd and 7 at midfield, Choice gets about 5 or 6. Colts have to punt.

Martin returns the punt to about the Texan 21. Texan's ball with 1:04 left in the game.

[Arky]

Pass to Griffin gets 5.

Tate for 4 or 5.

Keenum sneaks for the 1st down on 3rd and 1.

Time runs out.

Final Score:

Colts 25, Texans 3

[nunusguy]

Well that was an ugly suckker if I ever saw one. Who didn't throw in the towel on the Texans today ?
So are we about done with the Case K. experiment already ? Now lets start TJ next Sunday so we can clear the Texans DC @ QB for next year.

[HPF Bob]

Spent more time with my eyes on NE-Miami than I did the Texans' game but they just had nothing, as you kind of expected being the game was in Indy but, still, it would have been nice to see some better effort.

Texastros have now lost 12 straight. The only team that could possibly keep them from the overall #1 now is the Redskins (who gave their #1 to the Rams so they can't even suck to get the first overall choice).

[cadams]

I'll have what you're having.

Watching that goddam Oilers 1993 thing that was on tv the other day got me remembering that I stupidly traveled to Indy for the first game of the following year to see the Colts blow out the Oilers 45-21. I remember the Colts scoring 45. I don't recall the Oilers scoring anything. They did, though, apparently. After being down 42-0. Hey, they scored 21 points in the fourth quarter! Take THAT, Kubiak!

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199409040clt.htm

Houston pro football is snakebit.

Anyway, no, the Texans are going to get abused like an Allston alter boy tomorrow.

Well, I was wrong

[barrett]

Spent more time with my eyes on NE-Miami than I did the Texans' game but they just had nothing, as you kind of expected being the game was in Indy but, still, it would have been nice to see some better effort.

Texastros have now lost 12 straight. The only team that could possibly keep them from the overall #1 now is the Redskins (who gave their #1 to the Rams so they can't even suck to get the first overall choice).

Are they still snakebit, or are they just that bad?

[WMH]

Are they still snakebit, or are they just that bad?

They flat out suck.

Bad thing is, based on their post game comments, they are finally getting over their delusions and realizing it. Next week is going to be bad.....very bad.....:(

[HPF Bob]

Are they still snakebit, or are they just that bad?

Right now, they're just that bad. They gave up after the Patriots game. They have a lot of scrubs in right now or at least players performing like scrubs. It doesn't mean they weren't snakebit earlier when they were losing by seven or less week after week.

[popanot]

I didn't think it was humanly possible to have an uglier loss than the one at JAX but the Texans managed to pull it off today.

[HPF Bob]

The Texans are so bad they may wind up getting a London game. :eek: