Official Texans vs. Patriots Game Thread, 12/13/2015

[Arky]

The ensuing kickoff is a touchback.

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Texan's ball at their 20.

Polk for 9.

Eeesh, deep pass to Washington is broken up but holding on the Pats = 5 yards and an auto 1st down.

Deep pass to Hop goes out of bounds, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Ugh, pass to Griffin inc as he hits the ground. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Griffin broken up, inc. Texans will have to punt.

Punt is fumbled! Texans recover! Ball at the Pat's 22!

[Big Texas]

Just run the ball Hoyer is worse than trash...How do you just KEEP missing open receivers...

[Arky]

Texan's ball at the Patriot 21.

Pass to Hop gets 7.

Direct snap to Grimes loses a couple. 3rd and 4 coming up.

Pass to Washington in the endzone.... he can't hang on to it, inc. Texans to go for it on 4th down.....

Pass to Griffin behind him, inc. Ball turns over on downs.

[Big Texas]

So we are throwing jump balls to Nate Washington now...

[popanot]

CAN SOMEBODY ON OFFENSE PLEASE MAKE A F'ING PLAY!!!! Yes, our QB sucks but these guys drop more passes that hit their damn hands than any team in the league. Ridiculous!!

[chuck]

Hoyer 1-8 on third down. And 0-1 on fourth. I told you guys that I have no delusions about who Yates is but at least he seems to have a pair of balls.

I am firmly convinced that the Texans are a better team with Yates. They are not a good team with Yates, but they are better.

You may disagree; reasonable people might. But the idea that a guy they sign off the street is anywhere near as effective as BOB's hand-picked starter is absolutely nuts.

[Arky]

Pat's ball at their 16 yard line.

Bolden for loss of 1.

Pass to Amendola gets 8. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Brady's fast ball to White goes inc. Pats will have to punt.

Shorts fair catches at the Texan 39 yard line.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by popanot

CAN SOMEBODY ON OFFENSE PLEASE MAKE A F'ING PLAY!!!! Yes, our QB sucks but these guys drop more passes that hit their damn hands than any team in the league. Ridiculous!!

What exactly do you expect out of this receiving core? I guess I just don't have it in me to get mad about the mediocre players we trusted in playing mediocre. Hopkins is the only skill position player we have who could start for a decent team. This loss happened in the offseason (like all of our others).

[Big Texas]

Originally Posted by barrett

What exactly do you expect out of this receiving core? I guess I just don't have it in me to get mad about the mediocre players we trusted in playing mediocre. Hopkins is the only skill position player we have who could start for a decent team. This loss happened in the offseason (like all of our others).

My problem is if Strong is expected to be Robin...then why is he playing so sparingly?

[Big Texas]

Bench Hoyer please...He just looks so freaking scared...

[chuck]

Originally Posted by barrett

What exactly do you expect out of this receiving core? I guess I just don't have it in me to get mad about the mediocre players we trusted in playing mediocre. Hopkins is the only skill position player we have who could start for a decent team. This loss happened in the offseason (like all of our others).

I'm seeing a lot more bad passes than dropped balls. Ideally they'd look to Nuk more and either rely on him to make plays or teach the safeties to shade to his side and then take advantage of that. But if the quarterback is inaccurate and there is no running game to speak of I'm not sure there's much you can do.

The wide receiver/tight end corps sucks, of course (like most every area of this team) but I don't see them as the primary problem.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by barrett

What exactly do you expect out of this receiving core?

I expect them to hang onto the ball when it's in their grasp. It's not only the WRs.

[Arky]

Texan's ball at their 39.

Polk for 6. About 7 minutes left in the 3rd qtr.

Polk for 1. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Pass to Griffin gets the 1st down at the Patriot 34 yard line. Chung injured on the play...

Grimes for 2.

Pass slips out of Hoyer's hand inc but the refs rule a fumble..... play is under review...

Play is ruled and inc pass. Makes it 3rd and 8 coming up.

Hoyer sacked and fumbles but Newton recovers it. Texans will have to punt on 4th and 31. More Patriots injured.... 4:58 left in the 3rd qtr.

Amendola fair catches at the Patriot 11 yard line.

[chuck]

Good thing they flexed this game. It's always entertaining to see this shit team embarrassed on national television. It's too bad that McNair doesn't have any shame.

[Arky]

Pat's ball at their 11.

Bolden for loss of 1.

Pass to Amendola gets 8. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Clowney with the sack! Pats will have to punt.

Shorts fields the punt and steps out of bounds at the Texan 40.

[chuck]

Who the hell's number 90? I can't see his name because his hair's in the way. Is it Brooks Reed?

[Arky]

Texan's ball at their 40.

Polk for loss of 1.

Pass to Grimes gets 5. 3rd and 6 coming up.

Hoyer sacked back at the Texan 35. Texans will have to punt.

Punt is fair caught by Amendola at the Patriot 35.

[Big Texas]

Indys at home right now like we could lose out and still win this division

[popanot]

Even Lechler sucks tonight. D is holding this thing within range but that will likely change soon since the O and STs can't do jack shite.

[Arky]

Pat's ball at their 35.

Bolden powers for about 12.

Quick pass to LaFell gets 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

End of the 3rd qtr.

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On 2nd and 7, Bolden caught for no gain. Ball at midfield.

Merci with the sack! Loss of 8. Pats will punt.

Shorts brings the punt back to the 18.