Official Texans vs. Colts Game Thread, 10/8/2015

[popanot]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter · 24m24 minutes ago
Colts undecided which QB will play tonight; would not be a surprise if Matt Hasselbeck does, Andrew Luck doesn't.

Can the D rebound against geezer Hasselbeck? Oh, the drama!! I'm sure the rest of the country cannot wait to watch this hot mess of a game.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by popanot

Can the D rebound against geezer Hasselbeck? Oh, the drama!! I'm sure the rest of the country cannot wait to watch this hot mess of a game.

We know we can't beat the Colts in Indy no matter who they play at QB, but can we beat them at our place if they don't have Luck ? If we go against a non-Luck QB tonight and lose, this season is definitely down the tubes.

[WMH]

I'm just hoping Mallet calms down a bit. I have a feeling OB's patience is wearing thin, and the kids about to get the hook. Can't say I blame him, but I really wanted him to turn out decent.

Whether or not Luck plays doesn't really concern me for this week. He's not 100%, so his "magic" will be limited. We'd likely beat ourselves before he'd beat us.

[WMH]

What a mess this will be if they choke....

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 2m2 minutes ago
Updated: Colts' QB Matt Hassebleck was in emergency room until 2 am TUESDAY, dealing with virus he's still feeling. From hospital to start.

[HPF Bob]

Maybe the Colts can get Gary Hogeboom or Art Schlichter.

Whoever the Colts start, I want to see them in a Watt-Clowney sandwich during the first quarter, even if it's after the whistle. Their OL is supposedly a wreck and if we apply QB pressure early, they will have to account for it the rest of the night.

Say, if the Texans win, don't they leapfrog into first in their division? The AFC Suck Division?

[HPF Bob]

16. Houston Texans (5th)

Pass blocking rank: 9th

Run blocking rank: 24th

Penalties ranks: 2nd

Stud: If his name isn’t already in the conversation, the start to 2015 proves Brandon Brooks (+5.7) needs to be regarded as one of the best guards in the game.

Dud: Switching between guard and tackle hasn’t helped, but Derek Newton (-10.9) has reverted to his 2013 level of play, rather than following up on his strong 2014 contract year.

Summary: Getting Duane Brown back will prove big, because without him and center Chris Myers, the line looked very unlike the one that finished in the top 5 last year. Still, there are plenty of question marks as they break in new talent.

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19. Indianapolis Colts (17th)

Pass blocking rank: 18th

Run blocking rank: 16th

Penalties rank: 21st

Stud: Second-year starter Jack Mewhort (+2.4) has played well, whether at guard or tackle. That’s a valuable trait to have.

Dud: One of the most dominating guards in the run game in his prime, it’s a little sad to see Todd Herremans (-9.1) struggling so much in that regard right now.

Summary: The interior has struggled to find the right combination as they’ve coped with injuries. The tackles haven’t played up to their capability (in the case of Anthony Castonzo, at least). So, while it hasn’t been bad, they haven’t continued on from the progress of 2014, and their struggles, as a result, have been highlighted by the sluggish start to the year for Andrew Luck.

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Interesting that the rankings have the entire AFC Suck Division (tm) all in a row. 16. Houston, 17. Tennessee, 18. Jackassville 19. Indy

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...tering-week-5/

[WMH]

Pro Football Focus
‏@PFF
Most air yards lost due to drops so far:

1. C Newton (139)
2. S Bradford (133)
3. B Bortles (118)
4. R Mallett (112)
5. C Palmer (92)

[chuck]

I wonder if RAC will try to rush JJ through the A gaps to try to take advantage of Indy's poor inside line play.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by chuck

I wonder if RAC will try to rush JJ through the A gaps to try to take advantage of Indy's poor inside line play.

I want to see RAC use JJ and Clowney on the same side more often and overload the protection. Splitting them on opposite sides to meet at the QB seems to be doing the opposing offense a favor.

[Arky]

Texan inactives:

S Quintin Demps
ILB Akeem Dent
RB Jonathan Grimes
WR Cecil Shorts III
WR Nate Washington
OLB Kourtnei Brown
C Greg Mancz

Demps and Washington both suffered hamstring injuries in Sunday's game at Atlanta and exited early. Keith Mumphery will start for Washington at wide receiver.

[Warren]

Luck is inactive.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by chuck

I wonder if RAC will try to rush JJ through the A gaps to try to take advantage of Indy's poor inside line play.

He has had Clowney rush from a two-point stance over the guard before.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by Warren

He has had Clowney rush from a two-point stance over the guard before.

I've seen that. I specifically asked for JJ because Clowney is so valuable outside against the run and because JJ is more explosive out of a three-point stance which is what I would like to see.

[Arky]

Opening kickoff goes to the Texans and is downed in the end zone, touchback.

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Texan's ball at their 20.

Foster for 5.

Foster goes left for 3. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Foster gets 2 and the 1st down.

Foster for 7.

Mallett pressured, goes for no gain. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Pass to Foster over the middle good for 7 and the 1st down.

Blue for about 4.

Pass to Hopkins good for about 10 and a 1st down at the Colt 41.

Blue for 1.

Pass to Hop gets 7. 3rd and 2 coming up.

Pass over the middle to Foster gets 9 and the 1st down at the Colt 24.

Blue for 5.

Pass to Mumphrey down the sideline sails out of bounds, inc. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass off the hands of Foster is INT'ed. Ball is brought back to the Colt 44 yard line.

[Arky]

Colts ball at their 44.

Gore goes for 20.

Gore for 2. Ball at the Texan 34.

Pass to Fleener good for 4. 3rd and 4 coming up.

Pass goes inc but flag on JJo for illegal contact. Whoa, refs pick up the flag..... Colts go for the FG.

Vinatieri's 48 yarder is good.

Colts 3, Texans 0