Official Texans vs. Broncos Game Thread, 12/22/2013

[nunusguy]

I dunno, how did we luck out and get Arizona @ Seattle instead of the Dallas game ?

[Arky]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

I dunno, how did we luck out and get Arizona @ Seattle instead of the Dallas game ?

Dunno, but seems like it's usually the other way around i.e., Dallas not getting the Houston game.

Also, Thursday Night Football ended last week. Next week (last week of regular season), Monday Night Football ends, so this Monday's ATL @ SF game is the last one....

[HPF Bob]

How is 2/3rds of the country getting Denver/Houston instead of KC/Indy? Have they not looked at the standings?

I understand Texas and the Rocky Mountain states getting this game but much of the South, New England, Upper Midwest and Far West are also getting this game too. I guess I can see New Englanders having an interest regarding the Patriots and the #1 seed. But I'm still puzzled.

As to the Arizona/Seattle question: the Cowboys game is on at the same time as the Houston game. The Fox affiliate in Houston decided they could get better ratings not going head-to-head with the Texans.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

How is 2/3rds of the country getting Denver/Houston instead of KC/Indy? Have they not looked at the standings?

I understand Texas and the Rocky Mountain states getting this game but much of the South, New England, Upper Midwest and Far West are also getting this game too. I guess I can see New Englanders having an interest regarding the Patriots and the #1 seed. But I'm still puzzled.

I agree. The Indy-KC matchup obviously is more compelling.

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

As to the Arizona/Seattle question: the Cowboys game is on at the same time as the Houston game. The Fox affiliate in Houston decided they could get better ratings not going head-to-head with the Texans.

OK then, did not realize that the Dallas game (unlike Ar-Seattle) was a noon start. That then is an easy explanation and of course makes sense - thanks. It's interesting to, I didn't realize that Fox (or CBS in a similar situation) had that much latitude in going with the early or late start ?

[Arky]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

How is 2/3rds of the country getting Denver/Houston instead of KC/Indy? Have they not looked at the standings?

Peyton Manning. Everybody loves Peyton Manning. (not I)

Actually, he might break the passing TD record this game. I think he needs 3 more to tie Brady's 50-in-a-year.....

[Arky]

Roofs open....

Broncos win the toss and defer. Texans to receive.

Kickoff goes out of the endzone. Texan's ball at their 20.

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DJ for 3 up the gut. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Short pass to G Jones picks up 4. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Schaub's pass to Hopkins a little high, inc. Texans to punt.

Nice return by Holliday but flags are down..... illegal blocks/holding on the Broncos..... Places the ball at the Bronco 8.

[Arky]

Short pass by Manning goes for 6.

Pass to Tamme gets 4 and the 1st down.

Pass to Decker gets 16.... flags down... illegal formation Broncos makes it 1st and 15 at the Bronco 13.

Pass is short and inc. 2nd and 15 coming up.

Pass to Thomas gets 13. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Flags presnap.....false start Broncos...Makes it 3rd and 7 coming up.

Pass to Caldwell is good for the 1st down. Ball at the Bronco 34.

Deep pass to Caldwell too long, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Moreno goes right up the gut for 31 yards. Ball at the Texan 35.

Pass to Decker gets 14.

Pass to Thomas in the endzone is broken up, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Ball sweeps left for 7. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Short pass is broken up by Keo, inc. Broncos to go for the FG.

Prater's 32-yarder is good.

Broncos 3, Texans 0

8:50 left in the 1st quarter.

[Arky]

DJ downs the ensuing kickoff in the endzone, touchback. Texan's ball at their 20.

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Pass to Martin a little behind but off his hands, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

DJ for no gain.

On 3rd and 10, pass to Martin gets about 3 but flags down......illegal block in the back on DJ is declined. Texans to punt.

Holliday gets 7 on the punt return and is smashingly greeted by Tuggle. Bronco's ball at their 30.

[Nconroe]

Our receivers aren't getting open even if OL gives Schaub lots of time. Oh well.

Tuttle had a nice hit on Holiday on the punt return.

[Nconroe]

Interesting that Denver and Seattle have more penalties than Texans thru 14 games.