Official Texans vs. Saints Game Thread, 8/22/2009

Keith · #1 08-21-2009, 09:59 PM

It's football time in Houston once again.

Should be an excellent test for the new defense.

If you're headed out to the game, consider making a song request by emailing gamedaymusic@houstontexans.com.

Filed under things maybe only I care about: The Texans are a perfect 2-0 against the Saints in the preseason with both wins coming at the Superdome. Here's guessing our preseason czar Gary Kubiak keeps that record unblemished.

HPF Bob · #2 08-22-2009, 04:12 PM

Austin viewers can find it on cable channel 12 (KNVA) again. I don't think they have it in Hi-Def.

Arky · #3 08-22-2009, 07:16 PM

Gametime!

Saints kick off. AD brings it out to about the 27.

Texans moving the ball.... face 4th and 3 at the Saints 40...

Texans go for it and fail but personal foul on the Saints gives them a 1st down. Ball at the NO 29.

Ball currently at the NO 13...

Arky · #4 08-22-2009, 07:19 PM

Dump off to David Anderson from the 8yd line goes for the score!

Texans 7, Saints 0

Arky · #5 08-22-2009, 07:32 PM

Saints receive kickoff and setup at their own 29.

Saints rollin' down the field. Ball currently at the Texan 15...

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Mario on a sack puts the ball back at the 14... Kubes to challenge that Brees fumbled before being down ... bad challenge methinks...

Dang, ball is ruled an inc pass - no sack.... ball at the 10....

Next play, Brees hits Pierre Thomas all alone for the TD

Texans 7, Saints 7

Arky · #6 08-22-2009, 07:46 PM

Saints kickoff. AD brings it out to the 24.

Slaton has a couple of nice gains...Texans moving the ball.... currently at midfield

End of 1st quarter...

Arky · #7 08-22-2009, 08:01 PM

Drive stalls - Texans to punt.

Turk's punt goes into the endzone - Saints ball at the 20.

Saints rollin' again... ball currently at the Texan 41..

1st down Saints at the Texan 31.

Arky · #8 08-22-2009, 08:08 PM

Saints at the Texan 10.

1st and goal Saints at the Texan 6.

3rd and goal at the 4. Saints 3 for 3 so far on 3rd down.

Adibi pops the receiver and breaks up the 3rd down pass attempt.

Saints to go for the FG. FG is no good!

Score remains:

Texans 7, Saints 7

Arky · #9 08-22-2009, 08:20 PM

Texans first teamers still in....

1st down Texans at their own 36.

On 3rd down, pass is ruled incomplete... Texans to punt.

Not much on the punt return. Saints ball at their own 24.

And boom, just like that, Bell takes it all the way - about 45 yards for the TD on a run.... Run defense not so hot today..

Saints 14, Texans 7

Arky · #10 08-22-2009, 08:36 PM

Orlovsky in. Nice pass to DA for a 1st down. Ball at the Texan 43. Saints to challenge the spot.... Play is upheld...

Dreesen, nice catch to the Saints 36. 2 minutes left in the half..

Eeew... Dan-o throws a pick. Saints ball at their own 44...

Saints run out of time and elect to go for the FG from the Texan 4. FG is good.

Saints 17, Texans 7

2 seconds left in the half.

painekiller · #11 08-22-2009, 08:41 PM

Our LBs are not looking good. And our Safeties suck. We need to do a serious upgrade of the safeties next off season. And I mean top two picks need to be middle of the defense guys.

painekiller · #12 08-22-2009, 08:49 PM

Fred Bennett cannot tackle worth a flip, anything else I am missing?

Oh yes, this is preseason and it does not matter.

Big Texas · #13 08-22-2009, 08:52 PM

Halftime
This is really looking bad. I am really hoping that Cushing makes a tremendous impact on this defense next week. We let this guy Bell just misuse and abuse us. Okam has been getting blown up on the run plays. I have not even seen Deljuan. Is he playin? What about Okoye? It seemed as if all the life was sucked out of them when the sack was over turned.

It wasn't like they were doing that good before the sack. But after wards they got worse and worse. We are getting blown away on the ground by a passing team. It was if Payton saw something during practice and just decided to exploit it.

Quinn, welcome to the NFL. Colston just misused him those last few minutes.

And Orlavsky, what in the world were you thinking?

Arky · #14 08-22-2009, 08:53 PM

Halftime Stats:

Passing: Shaub 11/16 97 yds, 1 TD; Orlovsky 2/3 29 yds, 1 INT

Rushing: Slaton 6/30, Brown 4/5

Receiving: AJ 4/38, many with 2 catches

Tackles: Ryans 6, M. Williams/Wilson/Quin 4

Time of Possession: Texans 15:02, Saints 14:58

Big Texas · #15 08-22-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by painekiller

Fred Bennett cannot tackle worth a flip

Yes he looked terrible. where was Ferguson?

Arky · #16 08-22-2009, 08:55 PM

Saints receive the 2nd half kick and bring it out to the 30.

On 3rd and 8, Barwin gets the sack! Saints have to punt.

JJ fair catches at the Texan 35.

Big Texas · #17 08-22-2009, 08:58 PM

Great sack Barwin. Keep it up

Arky · #18 08-22-2009, 09:04 PM

Nice catch (then pop) by JJ brings the ball out to the Saint 44.

3rd and 7 for the Texans.

PI on Saints gives the Texans a 1st down. Ball at the Saints 25.

Dan-o throws a nice touch pass to AD for a 25 yd. TD.

Saints 17, Texans 14.

Much better....

Big Texas · #19 08-22-2009, 09:05 PM

The fade to ADavis looked great. He definitely has potential. If Kubiak can just keep his head straight and deprogram all memories of Detroit then we may have a solid backup

Arky · #20 08-22-2009, 09:11 PM

Texans kick off. Saints bring it out to the 26.

Defense gets good pressure and Saints go 3 and out.

Punt is fair caught by JJ at the Texan 28.