Official Texans @ Vikings Game Thread, 10/9/2016

[chuck]

It's a bit annoying that the prime time games feature six NFC teams. I wonder how often that happens.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by chuck

It's a bit annoying that the prime time games feature six NFC teams. I wonder how often that happens.

Good catch, I did not notice that. Also, you can expect a heavy dose of Dallas every week as long as they keep winning (Actually, we get a heavy dose of Dallas whether they are winning or not). I do understand they have a big following but I'm not one of them. Thank goodness this year I got a free year of Sunday Ticket when I signed up with DirecTV......

[Nconroe]

As it seemed, OL went from rank 11 last year to 29th so far this year.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro...ring-week-5-2/

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Arky

Good catch, I did not notice that. Also, you can expect a heavy dose of Dallas every week as long as they keep winning (Actually, we get a heavy dose of Dallas whether they are winning or not). I do understand they have a big following but I'm not one of them. Thank goodness this year I got a free year of Sunday Ticket when I signed up with DirecTV......

I call them the Dallas Kardashians because I think the Dallas team has a big fan base for the same reason the Kardashians do - yes the Kardashians have a very modest level of talent but they are celebs and people like them because they seem to like the whole celebrity thing, why I'm unsure ?
Anyway back to the upcoming game. I don't have a good feeling about this game but I'm often wrong so hopefully I'm off base again on Sundays matchup with the Vikings.

[HPF Bob]

I think the Vikings facade can be smashed if the Texans bring their A game. Are they capable of that on the road? That's the part I can't tell you. We have the weapons now to turn a few big plays into a win even if we lose the statistical battle.

[Arky]

I think a phrase seen on a Cubs fan t-shirt fits here:

"Try not to suck"

Let's go Texans!

[Arky]

Texans won the toss and will kickoff.

Patterson brings the kickoff out to the Viking 16. Viking's ball.

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Pass to McKinney off the mark, inc.

McKinney caught for a loss but flag on Clowney for offsides. Makes it 2nd and 5 coming up.

Pass to Patterson along the sideline gets 6 and the 1st down.

McKinney for 8.

McKinney for about 8 more, 1st down. Ball at the Viking 44.

McKinney caught for a loss of 2. 2nd and 12 coming up.

Pass to Thielen along the sideline goes for 24 yards.

Asiata gets caught for loss of 2.

On 2nd and 12, pass to Thielen along the sideline goes for the TD. 36 yards.

Vikings 7, Texans 0

11:23 left in the 1st qtr.

[Big Texas]

We definitely can not afford to have JJoe have a relapse this game

[Arky]

B Miller brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 17. Texan's ball.

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Rollout pass to Griffin gets 3.

Oz can't find a receiver and throws it away. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Pass to Strong off the mark, inc. Texans to punt.

Vikings return the punt to their 45 yard line. Viking's ball.

10:20 left in the 1st qtr.