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

[Arky]

The 2-12 Texans take on the 11-3 Denver Broncos Sunday for a noon game at Reliant. The Texans are coming off a 25-3 road loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The Broncos are coming off a 27-20 home loss to the San Diego Chargers approx. a week ago on TNF.

TV = CBS (channel 11 local), noon CST, Sunday

Announcers = Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts

The line = Broncos by 10 to 11.5

[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.

[Nconroe]

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