Official Texans vs. Titans Thread, 12/14/2008

[Keith]

A win today would legitimize the season, wouldn't it? Going for four in a row against a team that is looking to lock up home field advantage in the playoffs.

For those watching from home, Gus Johnson and Steve Tasker are again on the call. Game will be televised though most of the Texas audience, including Austin and San Antonio, but not in the DFW market.

http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/2008-15-CBS1.html

Kyle Vanden Bosch will be out for the Titans, which could be good for Schaub looking downfield today. LenDale White is also listed as questionable after having limited participation in practice this week. The Titans play a tough run D, but Steve Slaton is the only back to gain more than 100 yards against them this season (116).

I don't usually spend a lot of time elsewhere on the net, but goTitans.com is a rival fansite that usually does a pretty nice job if you're looking for an opposing fan perspective. From their game preview:

I don't think the Texans can contain "Slash and Dash" and the Titans will have another 35+ carry game even if they see limted success early. Michael Roos has owned Mario Williams which means Collins should have time in the pocket to get the ball out to Scaife and CJ. ...

I expect the Texans to gain an early lead but the Titans to wear them down and keep their AFC South winning streak perfect with a second half victory.

Prediction: Titans 31 - Texans 20

[Arky]

Following are the inactives for the Texans' matchup with the Tennessee Titans at Reliant Stadium.

Texans inactives are:
16 QB Craig Nall (3rd QB)
27 CB Matterral Richardson
47 SS Will Demps
53 LB Kevis Coley
64 G Kasey Studdard
78 T Rashad Butler
87 TE Mark Bruener
97 DT Frank Okam

Changes to the Texans' starting lineup: None.

Titans inactives are:
8 QB Chris Simms (3rd QB)
11 WR Paul Williams
17 WR Chris Davis
35 RB Quinton Ganther
38 CB Tyrone Poole
42 RB Chris Henry
66 T Mike Otto
93 DE Kyle Vanden Bosch

Changes to the Titans' starting lineup: Dave Ball will start at right defensive end for Vanden Bosch.

http://www.houstontexans.com/gameday..._id=127&team=y

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I like what someone over on another forum called the Titan's two running backs: "lard and 'tard".

Time to give the Titans the thrashing they so richly deserve.....

[coloradodude]

Well, I hope Mario got that memo about Roos "owning him".

And I also hope Slaton tears them up today. Record breaking day!

[Arky]

Texans kickoff. Titans bring it out to the 29.

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1st play, 16 yard gain by C Johnson.

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Titans move the ball down the field and then on 3rd down, the Titans throw a deep pass into the endzone that is INT'ed by Freddy Bennett. Bennett returns it to the Texan 19.

[Arky]

Kearse knocks the ball loose from Schaub as he is rolling out. Titans recover at the Texan 30.

[popanot]

Ugh... Schaub with another Texans turnover! These guys are wimps at holding onto the ball.

[Arky]

Titans get one first down but then get stopped on 3rd down. Bironas kicks the 26 yd FG.

Titans 3, Texans 0

[Arky]

Texans move the ball down the field thanks to some helpful penalties.

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Ball is incomplete on 3rd and 1. Texans going for it on 4th down....

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1st down! Ball at the Titan 17.

[Arky]

Texans can only get a couple of more yards and go for the FG on 4th down. K Brown FG is good from 32.

Texans 3, Titans 3

[Arky]

Texans kick off. Titans bring it out to their 30.

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Tennessee goes 3 and out and has to punt. JJ fair catches at the Texan 11.

[Arky]

Wooooo! Deep pass to AJ! 65 yards. Ball at the Titan 22.

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1st down Texans at the Titan 14.

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Schaub hits AJ in the corner of the endzone! TD Texans!

Texans 10, Titans 3

[Arky]

Texans kick off. Titans bring it out to 25.

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Titans go 3 and out and have to punt. Ball goes out of bounds at the Texan 39.

[popanot]

Would someone tigthen the staps on Slaton's helmet before he gets killed? WTF?

[Arky]

Texans have to punt on 4th and 1.

Turk puts it in the endzone for a touchback. Titans ball at the 20.

[Arky]

Titans move the ball down the field thanks to a PI by Dunta but then McCareins fumbles after a completion!

Texans take over at their own 32.

[Arky]

4th down and the Texans have to punt. Titans fair catch at their own 11.

Slaton getting stuffed more often than not today....

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3rd and 11 for the Titans. 2 minute warning.

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Pass goes incomplete. Titans have to punt. JJ brings it back into Titan territory.

[Arky]

Crap! Schaub sacked and fumbles.

Play under review...... (looked like Schaub was down before fumbling on the replay)

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Play is overturned. Sack but no fumble. Texans ball at their own 39. 2nd and 16.

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:54 left in the half.

[Arky]

Texans have to punt. AD downs it at about the 2 yard line. 39 seconds left till halftime...

[Arky]

Titans hit deep pass for 40 yards - moves the ball to the Texan 40.

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Oh no. Pass interference on Ferguson. Bironas on for the FG. 23 yard FG is good. Geez....

Texans 10, Titans 6

2 seconds left till halftime.

[Arky]

Halftime stats:

Passing: Schaub 12/18, 177 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT (1 fumble lost)

Rushing: Slaton 12/30

Receiving: AJ 8/154 (!), Slaton 2/10

Leading Tacklers: Bentley 5, Ferguson 3, Wilson 3, DelJuan Robinson 3

Time of Possession: Texans 18:36, Titans 11:24