Official Texans @ Panthers Game Thread, 09/20/2015

[Arky]

The Texans travel to Charlotte, NC this Sunday to take on the Carolina Panthers in an early game. The latest news from NRG is that the Texans will be going with Ryan Mallett at QB. The 0-1 Texans lost their home opener to the Chiefs 27-20.

The 1-0 Panthers did enough to get by the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road in their opener winning 20-9. Star Panther LB Luke Kuechly is currently going through the concussion protocol and could be good to go on Sunday. Cam Newton was 18/31, 175 yds with 1 TD and 1 INT against the Jags.

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

Announcers = Greg Gumbel, Trent Green

The line = Panthers by 3 to 3.5

Texans vs. Panthers will be viewed in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and a good chunk of the South.

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Other Sunday NFL action in the Houston area:

Fox early: Tampa Bay @ New Orleans -- Chris Myers, Ronde Barber

Fox late: Dallas @ Philadelphia -- Joe Buck, Troy Aikman

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Prime time:

TNF = Denver @ Kansas City (NFLN, CBS)

SNF = Seattle @ Green Bay (NBC)

MNF = New York Jets @ Indianapolis (ESPN)

[WMH]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 2m2 minutes ago
The #Texans claimed former #Jets OT Oday Aboushi

Jayson Braddock ‏@JaysonBraddock 2m2 minutes ago
I mentioned yesterday that he can play OG / OT. Thought this may happen. Good claim.

[WMH]

Aaron Wilson ‏@AaronWilson_NFL 37m37 minutes ago
Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly didn't practice today due to a concussion

[WMH]

Mark Berman ‏@MarkBermanFox26 25s26 seconds ago
#Texans traded Keshawn Martin to the Patriots

[popanot]

Originally Posted by WMH

Mark Berman ‏@MarkBermanFox26 25s26 seconds ago
#Texans traded Keshawn Martin to the Patriots

Clearing a spot for the OG they just claimed.

[Arky]

"Fix it!" cried the masses..... like it when the front office can be seen making good moves or at least, attempting to make good moves....

I think I really like the two transactions. Been hearing (reading) good things about Aboushi - can play tackle and guard and has a little experience.

So, maybe we got a new QB and a new LG for Carolina which makes me lean toward selecting the Texans and the points. The game was a definite "pass" with Hoyer starting...

[chuck]

From what I understand the new lineman is suspended for this game (and this game only) for some substance abuse issue.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by chuck

From what I understand the new lineman is suspended for this game (and this game only) for some substance abuse issue.

Last week was his suspension. He's good to go now. How quickly he can get up to speed is another story. He started 10 games at LG and was under our new OL Coach.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by WMH

Last week was his suspension. He's good to go now. How quickly he can get up to speed is another story. He started 10 games at LG and was under our new OL Coach.

Have to think this is more about the lack of confidence in Su'a-Filo coming back and/or being worth a squat when he does. I sure hope it's not a sign of Brown missing extended time.

[Nconroe]

Sounds like we got another 6th rnd pick for Keyshawn. Good change of scenery for him. Maybe he plays for SB ring.

Hope our OL does better this week. They weren't ready for KC.

Hoping Mallet turns out better than Fitz.

[HPF Bob]

I think the Panthers are the sort of offense the Texans' defense can get after. I see this as a pick em. The Texans were not a bad road team last year and I put that on the coaching.

[popanot]

Jonathan Jones Verified account 
‏@jjones9 Panthers LB Luke Kuechly is doubtful for Sunday's game against Texans

Maybe a sliver of hope for getting the running game going and the middle of the field being a bit more open for Mallett.

[HPF Bob]

Carolina Panthers
✔ ‎@Panthers
#Panthers LB Luke Kuechly has been downgraded to out (concussion) for Sunday's game vs. Houston. #HOUvsCAR


10:26 AM - 19 Sep 2015

This is a big help. That's like taking Cushing away from us.

[Arky]

The ESPN experts like the Panthers, 10 votes to 4.

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McClain and Solomon at the Chronicle are picking the Panthers to win.

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Just the second game of the year but a win would bring some hope for a good year. A loss and the season will seem like it's becoming one of those years....

[WMH]

From Jabba
With Chris Clark starting at LT, RT Derek Newton moving to LG and LG Jeff Adams to RT.

[Big Texas]

Originally Posted by WMH

From Jabba
With Chris Clark starting at LT, RT Derek Newton moving to LG and LG Jeff Adams to RT.

Wow...has Newton ever played guard?

[HPF Bob]

Yes, I recall Newton playing guard before he was established at tackle. Putting Adams at tackle is what concerns me.

[Big Texas]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Yes, I recall Newton playing guard before he was established at tackle. Putting Adams at tackle is what concerns me.

I would imagine so the way he got tossed around last week.

[Arky]

Texans win the toss and defer. Kickoff is a touchback. Panthers ball at their 20.

Pass to Olsen broken up, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Ginn goes inc. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Flags at the snap..... false start offense, -5. 3rd and 15 coming up.

Cushing gives the 5 yards back with a neutral zone infraction. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Newton's pass is deflected, inc. Panthers to punt.

Mumphrey brings the punt back to the Texan 28. Texan's ball.

[chuck]

If you script your first X number of plays how the F%$# do you not know the first goddam play you run? And if you run a New England offense how the F%$& do you not have a TE who can catch a football?