Official Texans @ 49ers Fake Game Thread, 8/14/2016
 

The preseason kicks into high gear tonight with 6 games on the slate. NFLN will feature the New Orleans Saints vs. the New England Patriots @ 6:30 pm CST.

Meanwhile, the Texans are off to San Francisco to play in a Sunday game vs. the 49'ers. The game on Sunday is the only NFL game that day and will be shown @ 6 pm CST on NFLN (and probably as well on local Channel 13).

Degens would be interested to know the 49'ers are currently a 3 pt. favorite..... (take the Texans and the pts.)

I don't think there's been a year where there were SO MANY things to look for...I will be excited to see ALL four quarters. So much talent to look out for.

Yep, what with the Olympics and the Astros still going for it, no shortage of must-see sports available right now....

I'd like to know what sort of lunatic gambles on preseason football. I guess it's the same crowd that wagers on spring training baseball.

Me, I'm sticking with the olympic race walking and synchronized swimming.

Eheh. There's actually some strategies to use if one wants to do that... Handicapping preseason NFL is a little too wild and wooly for some (me).... You have to figure the back up QB's will be playing the majority of the time, some coaches don't give a rat's behind about winning in preseason (even though they won't admit that) or they suck at it, some coaches/teams are better in the preseason than they are in the regular season, etc.

If you're really interested, here's a good video that discusses preseason betting strategies.

One of the things you're looking for in any sports betting (IMO), is an error in the line.... The NFL is usually pretty tight/close......college football doesn't get quite the same treatment so, IMO, it's a little easier to find "errors"....

From all accounts, the Niners seem horrible this year. Have to imagine the Texans have better depth, so...not that I wager on preseason... but this seems like a buy opportunity.

Obvi interested in seeing what little we will get of Osweiler, but I am particularly interested in watching the progress of his backup, Savage. Getting a sense that he may be developing into a quality NFL backup QB.

Also want to see Akeem Hunt run the football more.

With all the injuries on the Oline I'm not expecting anything out of the run game. I would imagine a lot of quick passes out of multiple looks.

I can't see how fuller (or anyone else) gets open deep with back ups at both tackle and center positions.

Seems like it could be a good day for BMiller and possibly Cecil (if he's playing)...Tyler Ervin and Akeem Hunt in the short passing game as well)

I'm also curious to see who TAKES that end position opposite JJ.

Also heard a lot of good things about AJ Bouye...Also does KJohnson get a significant number of reps?

That about sums it up....Overall I'm just ready for some football...

PS even though it's preseason I'm still glad Dallas lost...

I'm hoping to see some of the young speed. Osweiler of course. Big guys on DL.

http://sportspyder.com/teams/houston-texans/news

Best part of preseason?? Spencer Tillman.

Both teams tight to start. Texans Oline protecting good so far. John Simon made the fumble, touchdown on 9ers second possession.

Am I nuts or is Covington significantly bigger than he was last year?

Am I nuts or was McKinney supposed to be improving in coverage?

Am I nuts or are safeties supposed to be able to tackle?

Defense didn't look to good on 47 yd pass for TD to TE, game tied at 7.

4th and 9... Tillman: "Great part of that play was he got rid of the ball quick"

Only problem is, it was 5 yards short of the 1rst down marker. :rolleyes:

Tillman's an idiot. The ball was clearly late.

It is frustrating to see them dink and dunk after drafting a bunch of track stars.

After a quarter...TACKLING seems to be a big issue.

Very basic defense being called...

1rst preseason game, but the Texans looking like $hit. Getting pushed around on both sides of the ball. Miller's the only one that has looked good so far.

Totes. But I'm not seeing enough pass pro with 60% of the OL starters not in uniform.

A little concerned that Osweiler holds onto the ball too long.

Lamar Miller looks alright.

Defense can't seem to make a form tackle. McKinney in coverage is still a hot mess. And Demps will be a street FA again soon at this rate.

Ready for Savage.

With pretty much a random mixture of Olineman and Dlineman, it was sure that we would get pushed around up front...it just shows that our backups are truly nothing more than backups...lol

Is Blue hurt? Little surprised to see Hilliard first RB off the bench.

Nah, the OL is a MASH unit so it's ridiculous to complain too much but I probably won't let that stop me.

BO looked like a guy playing his first game and so far Savage looks like a guy who knows the offense. Obviously BO is the QB but it's nice to have a guy steeped in the offense who seems ready to step in rather than having to dig up the Thad Lewises of the world every year.

Texans are notorious for suckitude in preseason under OB. I just don't like how they're getting beat physically. At least the 1rst teamers.

I don't mind being vanilla in preseason...but missing tackles is unacceptable...

The defensive side is making it really easy to figure out who needs to be cut...

@ halftime:

Score: 49'ers 13, Texans 7

Total yards: Texans 89, 49'ers 302

1st downs: Texans 6, 49'ers 18

Total plays: Texans 25, 49'ers 50

Without the two 49'er turnovers, this one could be really bad. Niner fumble at the goal line looked like a fubarred hand off...

Eric Lee and Tony Washington are not ready...

Whomever is on that DLine looks terrible...

The Texans have the worst return game in the history of football. These clowns make Jacoby Jones look like Mel Gray.

And another thing, what is the story with the Texans never being able to find a guy who can kick the mfng ball into the end zone? At first I thought it must be the wind. Nope. Dude damn near as old as I am in the other jersey booms it into the back of the end zone from either side. I don't get it.

Savage looking better with two TD drives. Starting to succeed with passes. Mostly 3rd stringers now , but doing ok.

@ end of game:

Final Score: Texans 24, 49'ers 13

Total yards: Texans 265, 49'ers 409

1st downs: Texans 19, 49'ers 21

Total plays: Texans 64, 49'ers 78


Well, OK. The 2nd half was a little more encouraging. (yeah, yeah, preseason/backups/yada yada)....

Not much to be excited about except the fact that Savage looks very comfortable...

Wish we could've seen more swing passes and screens to Hunt and Ervin...

Receivers struggled against press coverage...

DLine didn't look good...

Didn't realize we were so thin at OLB...

Jeff Allen, Kendall Lamm, and the Center struggled...

Seemed like Chip opened up his play book a little more than we did...

Charles James did not look well...

Believe that is going to be the new strategy. Touchbacks start at the 25 yard line now. If the kickers kick high, and just into the zone, returners will likely bring it out and odds are greater you'll get them inside the 20.

Novak might be the ideal kicker for that. Pretty sure that kid can get it to the back of the end zone.

We have a Care Bear as a placekicker?

It's really nice to see Tom Savage back. August is his time of year.

The Texans are actually very good in games that don't matter. We didn't look great today yet still won by 11 points.

Miller looks like a better player than Fuller.

A win's a win and if we suffered no major injuries, what more can you ask?

If someone wants to rewatch, looks like NFL network will reshow game at 3 PM on Tuesday afternoon.

I saw Fuller be open several times but Os didn't throw to him. Plenty time yet to see more.

Early and a lot of starters out on both sides of the ball.

On to practice with Saints this week.

Here is a review with a few details
http://www.scout.com/nfl/texans/stor...eseason-opener

http://m.houstontexans.com/s/30862/e...c-a93c5ebd0d05

So we won turnover battle, least penalties, and best field position from OB talk
http://m.houstontexans.com/s/30862/3...37121255151422