Will this week's game be postponed or moved due to Ike? [Yes]

[TheMatrix31]

Just wondering if you guys down in the Houston area have heard anything.

Stay safe, guys!

[Keith]

The Texans have not really said much yet officially, and it wouldn't surprise me if they didn't discuss plans more openly until late this afternoon or tomorrow.

Given the evacuations ordered, I am having a harder time seeing this game played as scheduled on Sunday afternoon, even though the storm itself will have moved on by then. If I had to guess right now, I'd say this game will be moved back to Monday night and played at Reliant Stadium, assuming no significant damage to the stadium.

All speculation still at this point.

eta - here is the latest email from the team:

HURRICANE IKE UPDATE

The Houston Texans are currently evaluating the severe weather conditions projected for the Gulf Coast region. The team is in contact with the National Weather Service and the National Football League to determine the status of the Texans vs. Ravens game scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 14.
We will communicate updated game information throughout the day via HoustonTexans.com and regular email alerts.

[papabear]

One thing I heard and this could have changed by now, but that if the Ravens palne could land then they thought they would be able to play the game Sunday. If not they will move to Monday. I think they are planning on the storm having passed by Sunday to play the game.

[cadams]

my guess is they will move it to monday. many of the people will be returning from evacuating on Sunday, which could cut attendance.

[nunusguy]

Their problem is as I understand it is their only shot at the game is this
weekend & Monday ? And if they make up their minds to play it here and the storm turns out to be too intense, too destructive (lets hope not!), for a game in this window they are out of luck and won't play it.
Therefor I'm gonna be surprised if the Texans don't elect to go with an alternative location while they've still got the time for that option.

[HPF Bob]

Attendance won't matter. The Texans already have their money.

A move to Monday night might be judicious (and mayyyyybe ESPN will show it as a doubleheader) but that's as far as any changes.