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Official Texans vs. Chiefs Game Thread, 09/13/2015

The Texans kickoff their 2015 season Sunday at noon. The Texans will probably go with Brian Hoyer at QB and Jadeveon Clowney is expected to see some playing time. Besides the short term loss of RB Arian Foster, the Texans are in good health - we'll see how long that lasts....Last year, the Texans finished 2014 with a 9-7 record just missing the playoffs.

Kansas City has one of the better defenses in the league so the Texans will be challenged. 31-year old, 11th year veteran QB Alex Smith is expected to start. The Chiefs also finished 2014 with a 9-7 record.

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

Announcers = Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon

The spread = Pickem to Texans by 1

The Texans vs. Chiefs will be viewed by just about everybody west of the Mississippi.

What's the O/U on this game? Gotta think it's in the low-mid 30's.

First one to 14 wins?

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Originally Posted by WMH (Post 41503)

What's the O/U on this game? Gotta think it's in the low-mid 30's.

First one to 14 wins?

Eheh. I'm seeing 41 for the total. I don't usually bet/play O/U but this would be a good one to go under on....

I honestly don't know who's going to win (or should win). This is probably the most even and equally bet game of the week.....

It's comforting to me to see the Texans as a 1-point favorite. That's Vegas' way of saying "The Texans are going to win this. We're not sure how but that's where we're putting our money."

The Chiefs laid an egg at home in Week 1 last year against the Titans. Think Vegas has forgotten that?

Enjoy our 15 minutes of Clowney for this season.

The The ESPN experts favor the Texans over the Chiefs 8 to 6.

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Walter brings up a couple of good points... namely the Chiefs have a game on Thursday Night Football with the Broncos right after the Texan game and (as Bob mentioned) the Titan loss on opening day last year. Curiously, he's going with the "over".

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KANSAS CITY OFFENSE: It seems like some Chiefs fans are starting to catch on that Alex Smith isn't very good. I watched every preseason game this summer, and in the two home games, the crowd moaned and groaned when Smith didn't do things very well - including when Kansas City was blowing out Tennessee. Most sensible people who root for the team understand that the Chiefs won't be going very far with Smith at the helm.

Smith can play well versus teams with poor or mediocre defenses. The Texans definitely don't fit into that category. They have one of the premier stop units in the NFL, thanks, of course, to J.J. Watt. Perhaps the best player in the NFL, Watt will dominate the trenches in every game, but he'll especially be potent in this matchup because the Chiefs can't protect Smith very well. Kansas City's pass-protection issues will definitely be on display, as Watt, Jadeveon Clowney and the rest of the Houston defensive front puts lots of pressure on Smith.

The Chiefs' only hope is to establish Jamaal Charles early and often. There are two issues with this, however. The first is that Andy Reid tends to have game-day management issues, often forgetting to give the ball to his best players. Second, the Texans signed Vince Wilfork to clog the interior, meaning anything positive Charles does will have to come as a pass-catcher in open space.

HOUSTON OFFENSE: The Texans, of course, have quarterbacking issues of their own, and those will be in full display against many teams this season. But perhaps not in this game.

The Chiefs will be without Sean Smith, who will be serving a suspension. Smith is the team's best defensive back, so not having him around will make things difficult against DeAndre Hopkins, who seems poised to have a breakout year. Kansas City will have to apply heavy pressure on Brian Hoyer as a result, and it may have success doing so. The Texans will be able to protect Hoyer well throughout the year, but when going against a pair of stud pass-rushers in Justin Houston and Tamba Hali, all of that gets thrown out the window.

Fortunately for the Texans, they could have success running the ball. The Chiefs had major issues containing the rush last year, and that was with nose tackle Dontari Poe in the lineup. Poe is injured, however, so there should be rushing lanes available for Alfred Blue.

RECAP: I view these teams as being even, so why are the Texans -1 instead of -3, especially with Kansas City missing two of its best defensive players? That doesn't make much sense to me. The Texans seem like the right side, especially given that the Chiefs could be looking ahead to their Thursday night matchup against the Broncos. Plus, there is Andy Reid's poor track record in Week 1 to consider. Remember last year's blowout loss to the Titans? Houston is obviously much better than Tennessee and should win this game, though I'm not crazy about it.

The Psychology. Edge: Texans.
The Chiefs have the Broncos in four days, but they are underdogs here, so they could be focused.

The Vegas. Edge: None.
Equal action. • Percentage of money on Kansas City: 53% (19,000 bets)

The Trends. Edge: None.
• Opening Line: Texans -1.5.
• Opening Total: 43.
• Weather: Dome.

Week 1 NFL Pick: Texans 24, Chiefs 20
Texans -1 (0 Units)
Over 41 (0 Units)

With Manning and company coming into Arrowhead later in the week, are they saying that this has the potential to be trap game for the Chiefs ? That would be very unusual for the season opener for any team.

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Originally Posted by nunusguy (Post 41508)

I think the word "trap" is a little strong. Trap I believe, usually refers to a favorite or a good team overlooking what is perceived to be a not-as-good opponent because they have a strong opponent coming up next. Last year when the Chiefs (shockingly) lost their opening day game to the Titans 26-10, they had Denver the next week. And ended up losing that one, too. Walter (above) makes the point that the Chiefs aren't really the favorite in this situation (vs. Texans). Still, they do have Denver on TNF next and that game is way more important to them than the Texans...

The Texans have a similar situation later in the year. They go to Atlanta and then come home for the Colts on TNF. Gonna be tough to win both of those....

CBS Sports broke off their site to their regular site and a gambling site called SportsLine with a paywall. So their picks went behind the paywall. Interesting that they let you see two picks for free and one is Buffalo over Indy both straight up and against the spread.

A lot of late action on KC so that they are a 1 pt favorite in many books....

Gametime is moments away....

Texans win the toss and defer.

Chiefs down the kickoff in the endzone, touchback. Chiefs ball at their 20.

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Charles gets about 3 yards but flag is down. Offsides Texans makes it 1st and 5.

Charles for 4 or 5. 2nd and 1 coming up.

Screen pass works for 13. Ball at the Chief 42.

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

Smith scrambles right side for about 3 and the 1st down.

Charles for 2. 2nd and 8 coming up. Ball at the Texan 43.

Pass batted down by Crick, inc. 3rd and 8 coming up.

Mercilus gets a piece of the pass and it deflects inc. Chief to punt...

Punt is downed by the Chiefs at the Texan 6 or 7 yard line. Texans ball.

Eheh. Hoyer's first pass is INT'ed. Chiefs ball at the Texan 13. :rolleyes:

Charles for 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Smith hits Kelce in the endzone for the 10 yard TD.

Chiefs 7, Texans 0

10:22 left in the 1st quarter.

And there you have it...what Hoyer is capable of when the bullets start flying...

I would pay money to hear that conversation with BOB right now

Hoyer has a lot to do to make up for that play...LOL

Blue for 3.

19 yard pass complete to Washington.

Blue for 12.

Pass to Griffin sails inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Hoyer's pass is dropped (Shorts?)..... 3rd and 10 coming up.

Hoyer's deep pass to Shorts is a little off the mark, inc. Texans to punt.

Lechler's punt is downed by the Texans about the Chief 17 yard line.

8:40 left in the 1st quarter.

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Originally Posted by Big Texas (Post 41521)

And there you have it...what Hoyer is capable of when the bullets start flying...

Unbelievable.

Watt trips up Charles in the backfield for a loss of 3.

Screen pass to Charles off the mark, inc. 3rd and 13 coming up.

Screen pass to Charles goes for 17 and the 1st down.

Smith keeps for 5. 2nd and 5 coming up.

Short pass to Charles goes for 10.

Pass to Maclin gets 8. 2nd and 2 coming up.

Davis picks up 4 and the 1st down. Ball at the Texan 42.

Pass to Kelce wide open goes for the TD, 42 yards.

Chiefs 14, Texans 0

4:28 left in the 1st quarter.

Chiefs are going to hit the "over" by themselves....

From having nine guys on the field on the punt return to a pick on the first throw of the year to the inability to stop the one and only thing Alex Smith does, BOB and the Texans are getting their asses handed to them by Reid and the Chiefs.

It's very early still, but god this is putrid.

Pass to Mumphrey gets 6.

Blue gets 2. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Pass to Shorts goes for 15 and the 1st down.

Grimes for 21! Ball at the Chief 36.

Pass to Washington gets 19.

Pass to Shorts gets 15. 1st and goal at the 2.

Grimes caught in the backfield for loss of 2.

Pass to Hop goes for the TD!

Extra point no good.

Chiefs 14, Texans 6

46 seconds left in the 1st quarter.

That looked like the drive of a completely competent offense.

Something tells me BOB is not going to have Kubiakian patience with Bullock's bullshit. I would expect them to have a kicker try out this week.

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

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Pass to Charles goes for 11.

End of the 1st quarter.

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Thomas on the sweep gets 9. 2nd and 1 coming up.

Pass to Kelce gets 17 and the 1st down. Kelce down - KJ2 gave him a good lick in the ribs... injury timeout.

Charles sweeps left for 2. Ball at the Texan 35.

Pass to Maclin gets 13.

Davis gets 11 and a 1st down at the Texan 11.

Pass to Maclin gets 2.

Tipped pass to Charles gets 1 yard. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Smith's pass off the mark, inc in the endzone. Chiefs to go for the FG.

Santos 27-yarder is good.

Chiefs 17, Texans 6

10:26 left in the half.

Why Bullock still has a job is beyond me. He's been mediocre to putrid since being here. And where the hell is this great D? KC is rolling them over so far.

Texans at their 20...

2 yard run by Polk.

Polk for 1. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Hoyer's pass goes inc. Texans to punt.

Thomas gets 20 on the return and gets the ball near midfield. Chiefs ball.

Pass to Maclin gets 20.

Charles goes down for loss of 1.

Watt gets the sack, loss of 9. Flag on the Chiefs for hands to the face is declined. 3rd and 20 coming up.

Screen to Davis gets a nice gainer, 12 yards. Chiefs going for it on 4th and 8....

Timeout Texans.

Chiefs opt to go for the FG and Santos gets a 48-yarder - good.

Chiefs 20, Texans 6

6:20 left in the half.

This is getting ugly. WTF.

The ensuing kickoff goes out of the endzone, touchback. Texan's ball at their 20.

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Hoyer sacked for 8. 2nd 18 coming up.

Flat pass to Washington good for 4.

Hoyer fumbles and the Chiefs recover... Chiefs ball at the Texan 7 yard line.

Smith's screen pass to Charles goes for the TD. 7 yards.

Chiefs 27, Texans 6

4:55 left in the half.

What a total disgrace. Everyone associated with the organization should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves.

Thanks for this awesome display of QB competency, Texans management. Where's FITZY when you need him?

Texans at the 20....

Grimes for 1.

Short pass to Griffin inc.

Pass to Washington broken up, inc. Texans to punt.

Thomas returns the punt 16 yards. Chiefs ball at the Texan 47.

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Originally Posted by popanot (Post 41539)

Thanks for this awesome display of QB competency, Texans management. Where's FITZY when you need him?

Hoyer is terrible but he is nowhere near the worst of what I've seen today. OL, RBs, defensive secondary, special teams, all terrible.

If Mallet sucks so bad that he can't beat out Hoyer I don't understand how he is in the league.

Davis goes left for 2.

Watt gets in the backfield for loss of 3 on Davis. 3rd and 11 coming up.

Smith rolls out and throws inc. Chiefs to punt with 2:38 left in the half.

Punt is downed at the Texan 1 yard line but the gunner had a foot on the goal line so Texan's ball at their 20.

Pass to Blue gets 7.

Blue gets 3 and the 1st down. Ball at the Texan 30.

2 minute warning.

Pass to Hopkins sails inc.

Grimes for 3.

Pass to Washington goes for 18.

Pass to Washington goes for 13.

Pass to Griffin goes to the Chief 18 yard line. 47 seconds left in the half.

Grimes for about 4 or 5.

Hoyer sacked. Ball at the 16 yard line. 3rd and 9 coming up with 20 seconds left.

Chiefs use a timeout. Texans out of timeouts.

Pass to Washington in the endzone goes inc.

Bullock gets the 34 yard FG.

Chiefs 27, Texans 9

9 seconds left in the half.

The ensuing kickoff is downed in the endzone, touchback. Chiefs ball at their 20.

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Chiefs kneel it out.

Halftime.

Chiefs 27, Texans 9

Eeesh, Papa John just cannot stay out of his own commercials....

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Wonder how long it will take OB to blow up the Hoyer train...

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

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Pass to Hopkins gets 16.

Dumpoff to Blue goes inc.

Blue for 7. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Pass to Washington off the mark, inc. Texans to punt.

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

13:36 left in the 3rd qtr.

Charles for no gain.

Pass to Kelce gets 9. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Charles sweeps left for no gain. Chiefs have to punt. Nice job, defense.

Mumphrey goes out of bounds with the punt at the Texan 18. Texan's ball.

Blue for 2 or 3.

Hoyer pressured, throws inc. 3rd and 8 coming up.

Pass to Shorts off the mark, inc. Texans to punt.

Thomas brings the punt back to near midfield (again). Chiefs ball with 11:12 left in the 3rd.