Official Texans vs New Orleans Fake Game Thread, 8/20/2011

[Arky]

Keo brings the kickoff back to the Texan 18.

Tate for about 1.

Dump pass to Tate picks up about 12. 1st down.

Tate rushes right for a big gainer, 23 yards.

Dump pass to Walter gets 7. 2nd and 3 coming up.

Tate motors for 6 and a 1st down.

Wooo, pass is tipped, almost caught by AJ and then fall inc. 2nd and 10 coming up at the Saints 32.

Pass is tipped again, inc. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Dump to JJ goes for no gain so Texans to go for the FG.

Rackers 49-yarder is good.

Texans 17, Saints 7.

8:31 left in the half.

[Big Texas]

What a pleasant surprise Mr. Tate...They competition brings the best out of you. I am interested in seeing Slaton now...

[Arky]

Saints ball at their 20.

Chase Daniel in and passes for about 19 on 1st down.

Saints rush right side for about 5.

Deep pass to Morgan perfectly thrown. 56 yards, touchdown.

Texans 17, Saints 14

[chuck]

This a fearsome defense that Wade's installed. Ferocious.

[Big Texas]

Jason Allen and Daniel Manning

100 yards receiving and 2 TD given up by these two players alone...Not good

[Fonz the Boss]

K Jackson didnt even bump the receiver... he just let the receiver pass by him full speed and Manning didn't have time to catch him.

[Arky]

Kickoff goes out of the endzone so Texans ball at their 20.

Tate for 7. 2nd and 3 coming up.

Tate for 3, 1st down.

Dump off to OD on TE screen goes for 8.

Tate for no gain but roughness on the Saints +15. Places the ball at the Saints 48.

Schaub's pass to KW in the flat sails off the mark. Makes it 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass over the middle to AJ is dropped. Makes it 3rd and 10.

AJ gets this one for big gainer, 21 yards.

Dump to JJ gets 11. Ball at the Saints 16.

Schaub can't find a receiver and goes down -4. 3:14 left in the half.

Tate up the gut for about 8. Makes it 3rd and 6. Timeout Texans at the 2:30 mark.

[Arky]

On 3rd and 6, pass complete to AJ for the 1st down at the 4 yard line. 1st and goal. 2 minute warning.

Tate runs it in, touchdown.

Texans 24, Saints 14

1:56 left in the half.

[Big Texas]

This looks like a playoff offense.

One thing I am concerned about is the depth of our playbook that we are seeing today, while NO has settled for draws and traps up the middle.

I hope we are not showing all our cards before the regular season game

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by cadams

want to see the offense actually come out in sync at the BEGINNING of a game.

Well. you got that. Texans punters have sat it out so far. Four possessions. Four scores.

[Nconroe]

This has been a pretty enjoyable first half.

Offense is really clicking, running and passing.

ST so so, still trying things with new players.

Defense, adjusting to Saints, overall, not bad other than the two big pass, and things to fix for sure .

[Arky]

Kickoff goes out of the endzone so Saints ball at their 20.

Daniel's pass to Sproles goes inc. but they are going to get GQ for leading with his helmet, 15 yards.

Daniel's pass under pressure sails inc. Makes it 2nd and 10.

Sproles gets about 17 yards up the middle. Ball at the Texan 48.

1st down dump pass is inc.

Daniel's deep pass goes inc - good coverage on this one.... 3rd and 10 coming up.

Pass goes inc near the sideline, makes it 4th and 10. Saints to punt.

JJ fair catches at the Texan 14.

59 seconds left in the half.

[Arky]

Leinart in.

Tate rushes for huge gainer, 42 yards.

Pass to JJ gets about 8.

Pass to Dreessen goes to the Saints 21, 1st down.

Leinart throws it away but holding on the Saints, 5 yards, auto 1st down. Ball at the Saints 16.

Leinart's pass sails out of the endzone, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up, 20 seconds left in the half.

Ow, pass is just behind JJ and goes inc. Makes it 3rd and 10 with 17 seconds left.

Pass in the endzone can't find a home. Rackers on for the FG.

Rackers 34 yarder is no good.

Score remains:

Texans 24, Saints 14

7 seconds left in the half, Saints ball.

Saints kneel it. Halftime.

[Big Texas]

Tate is going to add an interesting dynamic to our offense.

Has Tate's performance created a competition for the number 2 RB spot?

[Arky]

Halftime stats:

Passing: Schaub 12/16, 163 yards; Leinart 2/5, 22 yards

Rushing: Foster 5/47, Tate 9/95

Receiving: AJ 4/100, JJ 3/20, Casey 2/18

Tackles: Adibi 5, Allen/Barwin/KJ 3 each, Mario/Manning/Cushing/GQ/Sharpton 2 each

Time of possession: Texans 15:13, Saints 14:47

3rd down efficiency: Texans 2/4, Saints 3/7

Red zone: Texans 2/3, Saints 1/2

Total yards, Texans 323, Saints 246

Turnovers: Texans 0, Saints 1

Penalties: Saints 4/50, Texans 4/40

[chuck]

Originally Posted by Big Texas

Tate is going to add an interesting dynamic to our offense.

Has Tate's performance created a competition for the number 2 RB spot?

If Tate can stay healthy I don't see what the issue is. He has far more upside than does Ward.

I wonder if Smith can spin Slaton into anything or if he'll Aaron Glenn him.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by Big Texas

Has Tate's performance created a competition for the number 2 RB spot?

He clearly the best of all the backups if he can stay healthy. That's a BIG if.

[popanot]

Once again, Special Teams are awful and make the most idiotic plays and take the most idiotic angles. Has anyone (namely, Marciano!) told Keo it's OK to down the ball on kickoffs - especially when you catch it 8yds in the endzone?

[Arky]

Keo brings the 2nd half kickoff back to the Texan 19.

(must've been a penalty on the kickoff)

Leinart dumps to Dreessen for about 9.

Obie (Ogbonnaya) gets the 1 for the 1st down.

Obie for about 3.

Leinart's pass is batted down. Makes it 3rd and 7 at the Texan 27.

3rd down pass is off the mark so Texans have to punt.

Maynard's punt is a little shanky, goes out of bounds at the Saints 38.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by popanot

Has anyone (namely, Marciano!) told Keo it's OK to down the ball on kickoffs - especially when you catch it 8yds in the endzone?

While I would agree with you if this was September, I don't agree in August. Gotta get things on film and try to put a band-aid on it.