Official Texans @ Broncos Game Thread, 9/23/2012
 

Texans vs. Broncos

TV = CBS (channel 11 local), Sunday 3:25 pm

Announcers = Jim Nantz, Phil Simms

The line = Texans by 1 to 3.

Official Injury Report a/o Friday
 

Broncos:

Out - Chris Kuper

Probable - Chris Harris, Quinton Carter, Von Miller, Joel Dreesen, Tracey Porter & Brandon Stokley


Texans:

Questionable - Tim Dobbins


Probable - Bryan Braman, Brooks Reed, Antonio Smith, Connor Barwin, Brandon Brooks, Antonie Caldwell, Brian Cushing, Jonathan Joseph, Brice McCain, Chris Myers, Jesse Nading

Kubiak said in his presser today that Dobbins will be a gametime decision. The others are all expected to play.

Can't wait for this one. Such a big game. Hopefully we can force Peyton to make a few errors. As usual, gotta take care of the ball. Work the middle of the field since Champ is still damn good and Tracy Porter is playing well to start the year.

Let's go baby!

Sounds like "yeah, duh" but I think the team that controls the lines is important. The Broncos will need to hold off Antonio Smith, Barwin, Reed and Watt. I'm not sure the Denver OL can do that. On the other side, Houston needs to open holes in the running game and keep Schaub from having close encounters with Elvis Dumervil and Von Miller. Should be a good one.

Secret weapon. Texans added Ryan Harris as a reserve who was a late cut by the Broncos. He may be valuable in exposing some of Manning's reads and tendencies.

Man, this is a long three hours.

I'm watching the Vikes - Niners game and for some reason the announcers are muted and all I'm getting is crowd noise. It is absolutely sublime.

That happened during the first quarter of the Texans' first exhibition game this year and after a few plays to adjust, I actually enjoyed it. It forces you to focus on what you are watching instead of relying on the announcers.

Broncos have NoShow Moreno inactive and elevate rookie RB Hillman to McGahee's backup. Also, rookie Brock Osweiler is the #2 QB behind Manning with Caleb Hanie the emergency QB.

Almost gametime! Let's go boys!

Wow, Jags just went 80 yds in the final minute to pull ahead of Indy....

Lions and Titans tied up at 41...

Texans kicking off.... Broncos won the toss...

Kick goes out of the endzone, touchback. Broncos ball at their 20.

McGahee up the middle for 15.

Pass in the flat inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

McGahee for 3.

Manning's pass is off the mark, inc (tipped?)... Broncos have to punt.

Punt is fielded by Holliday at the sideline. Texans ball at their 6.

Schaub tackled in the endzone for a safety. Texans will have to punt/kick to the Broncos.

Broncos 2, Texans 0

13:20 left in the 1st quarter.

These guys are gonna **************** us up on that side all DAY man.

Outstanding idea to leave Newton out there alone especially on the three yard line. Incredible stupidity.

Really..how long did he think he had?

Crap, safetty.

I love the announcers on the replay.

"They were concerned about that matchup..."

Apparently not.

Broncos bring the ensuing kick back to their 40.

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Pass to Decker for 5.

McGahee for about 5. 1st down.

Pass to Gronkowski goes for 11.

McGahee for 5. 2nd and 5 coming up at the Texan 34.

Manning's pass broken up by JJo. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass to Tamme good for 14 and the 1st down at the Texan 20.

Ball sweeps left for no gain. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass over the middle is inc. (whew! Dreessen wide open).

On 3rd and 10, screen to McGahee gets 6. Broncos to go for the FG.

Prater's 32-yarder is good.

Broncos 5, Texans 0

8:41 left in the 1st quarter.

5-0....wow

Ensuing kickoff goes out of the endzone. Texans ball at their 20.

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Pass to KW goes for 18.

Foster right side for 12. Ball at midfield.

Flag presnap. False start Texans. Makes it 1st and 15.

Ditto. Makes it 1st and 20.

Bombs away! Schaub hits AJ in stride for the TD! 60 yards!

Texans 7, Broncos 5

6:28 left in the 1st quarter.