Official Texans vs. Titans Game Thread, 9/30/2012
 

The Texans (3-0) will be hosting the Tennesse Titans (1-2) noon Sunday at Reliant in a divisional game. The heavily favored Texans will be looking to keeping the train rolling in the right direction as they begin to make a push for the post-season. Last week the Texans went to Denver and won 31-25.

The Titans are coming off their first victory of the year - a wild 44-41 OT win last Sunday against the Detroit Lions. QB Jake Locker likes to chunk the ball to WR's Nate Washington, Damian Williams, rookie Kendall Wright and TE Jared Cook (quest.). WR Kenny Britt is also questionable. QB Jake Locker has more rushing yards (8 rushes/67 yds) than RB Chris Johnson (33 rushes/45 yds). RB Javon Ringer is probable.

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

Announcers = Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts

The line = Texans by 12 to 13.5

Understatement alert! ;)

If we show up as we should, this ought to be an easy win. But I don't want to jinx us by getting out ahead of this.

It should be fun to watch.

I'm kind of glad Tennessee spent their trick plays last week against Detroit. Hopefully both teams are playing a pretty even keel game emotionally and it comes down to talent and exectution.

Tennessee has been one of the worst run defenses in the NFL so far, and that is against 3 pretty average (at best) running teams. We should be able to have our way on the ground in this one. On defense hopefully we have the opposite gameplan from last week (this time take away the big plays and make them march the field). Locker is not accurate enough and they don't run it nearly well enough to put together long drives against us. Although the mobility at QB is always a concern.

Why is that an understatement? :confused:

Why is "questionable" an understatement?

Questionable in terms of mental health, not physical health.

Hokaaaay.... :)

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Looks like AJ and JJo are both nursing groin injuries..... AJ has been moved to probable and JJo is probably a gametime decision. If JJo is out, Ball will be his replacement.

Saw this little nugget in Paul K's AFCS Blog....WOW, didn't realize that.

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/pos...d-afc-south-52

"Also: The Texans seek the first 4-0 NFL start in the city’s history. They’ve never done it, and the franchise never did it in its 37 seasons in Houston as the Oilers, either. … "

The good Oilers teams back in the early 90s tended to start terribly. I think one of those teams, 1992 maybe, started 1-4.

Yep, remember that all too well.......

Still though, 47 years without a 4-0 start? Kind of mind boggling.

Last week Tennesse had a punt return for a TD and a 105 yd kick return for a TD so hopefully our specials teams are playing their lanes and tackling well.

Titans pass defense hasn't been great but they got an interception for a pick six also, so hopefully we continue to protect the ball and not throw any interceptions.

Locker had several deep throws for TD also so good news JJo practiced Friday and will make out pass defense better.

I think our offense should run and pass successfully, and gets off to a quick start.

I'd like to see the defense front seven get lots of pressure and sacks.
Will try to watch both OLB play.

Hopefully Chris Johnson continues his miserable 33 caries for 45 yards season.

And Titans scored 21 points in 4Q so defense and offense need to play the full games, even if have a lead after three quarters.

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) tweeted:
Titans WR Kenny Britt is not playing due to an ankle injury.

Dominate them.

Here we go...........

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Texans to receive the kickoff....

Holliday brings the kickoff back to the Texan 23.

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

Slant to AJ goes for big gainer. 33 yards.

Another pass to AJ goes for 20. Ball at the Titan 23.

Foster for about 4 or 5. Brings up 2nd and 5.

Foster sweeps left for 5 and a 1st down.

Foster for 3. Ball at the Titan 11. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Pass over the middle to Casey goes for the TD!

Texans 7, Titans 0

11:41 left in the 1st quarter.

Boom. Thor.

Suck it, Munch.

Titans bring the kickoff back to about their 18.

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CJ goes for 13 on the left side.

Pass to Wright is not handled, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

CJ for about 5. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass is tipped by Reed, inc. Titans have to punt.

Holliday upended at the Texan 22 on the return. Texans ball.

9:56 left in the 1st quarter.

Deep pass down the sideline to KW inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Dumpoff to Tate gets 9. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Foster gets stood up at the LOS. Texans have to punt.

Titans bring the kickoff back to their 15 but flag on the play. Illegal block in back on Titans, 1/2 the distance, places the ball at the Titan 9.

I'm really disappointed Tate didn't pick up that first.

Love these TFLs

Good God Almighty.

CJ tackled for loss by Watt, -1. 2nd and 11 coming up.

CJ for 3 or 4 on the left side. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Locker planted by GQ for the sack! Titans have to punt. Locker injured on the play, looks like his hand...... injury timeout.

One thing that absolutely blows about these early games in comparison with the later games is the outrageous number of commercials.

Holliday brings the punt back to the Titan 47. Texans ball.

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Foster sweeps right for 3.

Foster for 6. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Texans use a timeout at the LOS.

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Foster stumbles - don't think he got it.... Makes it 4th and 1. Texans to go for it.

Tate goes right for about 5 and the 1st down.

Short pass to Casey goes for 11. Ball at the Titan 22.

Dumpoff to Casey goes for 6.

Foster for 3. Makes it 3rd and a long 1.

Dump to Martin goes for 1.... Texans face 4th and inches..... Kubes challenges the spot....

Replay shows that Martin got enough for the 1st down.....

Foster for 7. 2nd and 3 from the Titan 4.

Foster punches it in for the TD!

Texans 14, Titans 0

17 seconds left in the 1st quarter.

Take that bow, Arian!

Titans bring the ensuing kickoff back to their 16.

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Hasselbeck in at QB.

Pass to Cook goes for big gainer, 25 yards.

End of the 1st quarter.

CJ caught in the backfield for -7. 2nd and 17 coming up.

Hasselbeck's pass can't find a home, inc. 3rd and 17 coming up.

Pass over the middle to Wright is dropped but flag on the play. Illegal formation on the Titans is declined. Titans to punt.

Titans down the punt at the Texan 11. Texans ball.

Looks like we'll see more of Jones.

Pass to AJ inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Oy, dumpoff to Tate loses yards. Makes it 3rd and 16 coming up.

Foster gets tripped up after a 7 yard gain. Texans have punt. OG Caldwell injured on the play..... injury timeout.... Caldwell helped off the field...

12:53 left in the half.

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Titans don't get much on the return, fumble and a flag is down. Illegal block in the back on Titans places the ball at the Titan 23. Titans ball.

I don't know on what universe Locker is better than Hasselbeck.

CJ for 9. 2nd and 1 coming up.

CJ for about 5 and a 1st down.

Pass to Williams gets 10 but flag is down. Offensive PI on the Titans brings it back. Makes it 1st and 20.

CJ for 6. 2nd and 14 coming up.

Pass to Washington gets 13. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Dumpoff to Q Johnson gets a big gainer and the 1st down.

CJ goes left side for 19. Ball at the Texan 19.

Pass over the middle to Stevens goes for the TD. Play is under review......

Play is ruled a TD....

Texans 14, Titans 7

7:52 left in the half.

Holliday brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 23.

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Foster goes left for 6.

Foster for 2. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Pass to OD goes for the 1st down at the Texan 38.

Pass complete to OD goes for 11 but flag on the play. Holding on Titans is declined.

Tate only gets 1 on the right side.

Pass to Casey over the middle gets 5. 3rd and 4 coming up.

Foster caught in the backfield for a loss of 4. Texans to punt.

Titans fair catch the punt at their 15. Titans ball.

CJ for 4.

Hasselbeck is sacked by Watt! Flag down....holding on Titans is declined. Makes it 3rd and 17.

Dumpoff to CJ gets 8. Titans have to punt.

Timeout Texans to stop the clock at 2:07.

Holliday brings the punt back to the Texan 45. Texans ball.

2 minute warning.

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

Pass to AJ gets 3. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Pass complete to OD only gets 5 or 6.

Texans call timeout on 4th and 1 with 28 seconds left in the half.

Texans punt, Titans fair catch at their 6. 21 seconds left in the half.

Titans kneel it out.

Halftime

Texans 14, Titans 7

Not exactly he total domination of a lesser opponent that I was looking for.

Halftime stats:

Passing: Schaub 13/17, 188 yds., 1 TD

Rushing: Foster 14/48, Tate 2/6

Receiving: AJ 3/56, Casey 4/33, OD 3/24, Tate 2/3

Tackles: Cushing 6, Watt/James 4 each, GQ 3, JJo 2

TOP: Texans 18:31, Titans 11:29

1st downs: Texans 10, Titans 6

3rd down efficiency: Texans 2/7, Titans 1/5

Red zone: Texans 2/2, Titans 1/1

Total yards: Texans 172, Titans 120

Turnovers: Texans 0, Titans 0

Yep, the play calling has been fairly conservative. Foster keeps slipping down (get some longer spikes!). Defense has been too loose, methinks... CJ is averaging 5.8 ypc.... smh...

Crazy when the D knocks out the starting QB, and its bad for us.....

Titans to receive the 2nd half kickoff....

Squibby kickoff is brought back to the Titan 28. Titans ball.

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CJ for 6.

CJ stopped for -1. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass to Washington goes for a big gainer, 25 yards into Texan territory. Ball placed at the Texans 43.

CJ for 2.

Pass to Wright off the mark, inc. Makes it 3rd and 8 coming up.

Hasselbeck pressured, throws it away, inc. Titans to punt.

Punt is downed by the Titans at the Texan 5.