Official Texans vs. Patriots Game Thread, 12/1/2013
 

The biggest question I have surrounding this game, will Belicheat pull his starters entering the 4th Qtr?

This is going to be bad. Real bad. Case will get abused, and its not going to be pretty.

NE is "only" 'bout a 8-9 fav at this point, due no doubt to this being a classic "trap game" for the Pats as they are bound to be flat, both physically and emotionally, after their big 5 quarter, OT win over Denver this past weekend, and of course it's a road game in a dome-stadium over the big ThanksGiving weekend. If the Texans happen to jump off to an early lead, they might make it an entertaining, even a competitive game.
BTW, former Texans 6th round pick Chris Jones and now starting NE DT has 5 sacks this year. Between Jones, Griffin, & Quessenberry, how is it that the Texans' 6th round picks have turned out so much better than their third round picks this year ?

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

Announcers = Greg Gumbel, Dan Dierdorf

The line = Pats by 7.5 to 9

Say goodbye to Dierdorf. He's retiring after the season.

(Easy way to get on TV if you have first level seats. Make a "Happy Retirement, Dan Dierdorf" sign with a CBS eye on it and get the attention of one of their sideline cameramen)

Not sure why but getting excited about tomorrows game, probably because Brady and the Pats are coming to town. I can't help but think the Texans
would salvage some personal pride for a lost season if they could upset Brady, so I expect a max effort from them. Also reports are Kubiak is back on the sidelines so you know he's pumped - better keep the Doc nearby.

Roof is open. Hoping for a better Case Keenum and a good pass rush today.

Almost time to start the game.

Maybe OD is back and if running game gets going would help.

Protect the ball and and see what happens.

Kubiak is on the sideline.

Texans win the toss and will receive.

Nice run back by Martin! Brings it back to the Texan 44. Texans ball.

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Tate for 6.

Tate gets 4 and a first down. Ball at the Patriots 46.

DJ trips and loses 1. 2nd and 11 coming up.

Bootleg pass to Graham goes for 8. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Dang, short pass to DJ over his head, inc. Texans to punt.

Edelman fair catches the punt at the Patriot 7 yard line. Pats ball.

Sure would have been nice to complete short pass to wide open DJ. Had time.

Nice series by the defense.

Pass to Edelman gets 3.

Bolden gets 2. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Brady's deep pass sails, inc. Pats must punt.

Martin brings the punt back to the Texan 48. Texan's ball.

Yeah, with good opening KR by Matin and good defense has led to good fiield position.

Two good passes to Andre.

10:48 left in the 1st quarter.

Tate for 2. 2nd and 8 coming up.

Pass to AJ over the middle goes for about 29. Ball at the Pats 21.

Short pass to AJ goes for nice gainer to the 8 yard line. 1st and goal.

Short pass to Graham off his hands, inc. 2nd and goal coming up.

Tate punches it in! 8 yard rushing TD!

Texans 7, Patriots 0

8:44 left in the 1st quarter.

Nice TD run by Tate. Maybe his ribs are better.

Kareem Jackson back at CB after out two games.

Pats brings the ensuing kickoff back to their 24. Pats ball.

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Pass to Edelman off his hands, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Bolden for no gain. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Edelman over the middle goes for about 20 and the 1st down.

Blount runs for 7.

Bolden for no gain or loss of 1. Brings up 3rd and 3.

Brady's pass INT'ed by JJo! Returns it all the way to the Patriot 32! Texans ball!

Great int by JJo.

Pass to AJ over the middle, almost INT'ed, almost caught by AJ but flags down.... ball was inc.... Offensive PI on Graham makes it 1st and 20 coming up.

Tate for 5. 2nd and 15 coming up.

Keenum's pass over the middle off Graham's hands inc. 3rd and 15 coming up.

Pass to Graham gets about 12. Texans to go for the FG on 4th and 3.

Bullock's 43-yarder is good.

Texans 10, Patriots 0

4:10 left in the 1st quarter.

Sure nice to see Bullock starting to nail his FG.

I know I should be happy with the Texans being up 10-0, but with the field position they've had they should be up 21-0. I think this will come back to haunt them.

Pats bring the ensuing kickoff all the way back to their 45 yard line. Pats ball.

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Pass to Gronk gets 6. 2nd and 4 coming up.

Vereen gets about 8 and a 1st down.

Pass to Thompkins goes to the Texan 25.

Brady's short pass thrown inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Vereen for 2 or 3. Brings up 3rd and 8.

Brady has all day and hits Gronk over the middle for the TD.

Texans 10, Patriots 7

1:25 left in the 1st quarter.

Our 4 man rush sure didn't get close on Bradys TD throw.