Official Texans vs. Titans Game Thread, 9/30/2012

[Arky]

The Texans (3-0) will be hosting the Tennesse Titans (1-2) noon Sunday at Reliant in a divisional game. The heavily favored Texans will be looking to keeping the train rolling in the right direction as they begin to make a push for the post-season. Last week the Texans went to Denver and won 31-25.

The Titans are coming off their first victory of the year - a wild 44-41 OT win last Sunday against the Detroit Lions. QB Jake Locker likes to chunk the ball to WR's Nate Washington, Damian Williams, rookie Kendall Wright and TE Jared Cook (quest.). WR Kenny Britt is also questionable. QB Jake Locker has more rushing yards (8 rushes/67 yds) than RB Chris Johnson (33 rushes/45 yds). RB Javon Ringer is probable.

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

Announcers = Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts

The line = Texans by 12 to 13.5

[HPF Bob]

WR Kenny Britt is also questionable.

Understatement alert!

If we show up as we should, this ought to be an easy win. But I don't want to jinx us by getting out ahead of this.

It should be fun to watch.

[barrett]

I'm kind of glad Tennessee spent their trick plays last week against Detroit. Hopefully both teams are playing a pretty even keel game emotionally and it comes down to talent and exectution.

Tennessee has been one of the worst run defenses in the NFL so far, and that is against 3 pretty average (at best) running teams. We should be able to have our way on the ground in this one. On defense hopefully we have the opposite gameplan from last week (this time take away the big plays and make them march the field). Locker is not accurate enough and they don't run it nearly well enough to put together long drives against us. Although the mobility at QB is always a concern.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Understatement alert!

Why is that an understatement?

Britt (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, but coach Mike Munchak is hopeful that he will by end of week, John Glennon of the Tennessean reports.

[HPF Bob]

Why is "questionable" an understatement?

On April 12, 2011 Britt was arrested in New Jersey on three counts (including a felony) following an alleged car chase with police. The charges were later reduced.[4] On June 7, Britt pled guilty to careless driving and was fined.[5]

On June 8 Britt was arrested in Hoboken, NJ, charged with resisting arrest.[6]

Britt was suspended for the first game of the 2012 season due to numerous incidents involving police.[3]

Questionable in terms of mental health, not physical health.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Questionable in terms of mental health, not physical health.

Hokaaaay....

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Looks like AJ and JJo are both nursing groin injuries..... AJ has been moved to probable and JJo is probably a gametime decision. If JJo is out, Ball will be his replacement.

[WMH]

Saw this little nugget in Paul K's AFCS Blog....WOW, didn't realize that.

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/pos...d-afc-south-52

"Also: The Texans seek the first 4-0 NFL start in the city’s history. They’ve never done it, and the franchise never did it in its 37 seasons in Houston as the Oilers, either. … "

[chuck]

Originally Posted by WMH

Saw this little nugget in Paul K's AFCS Blog....WOW, didn't realize that.

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/pos...d-afc-south-52

"Also: The Texans seek the first 4-0 NFL start in the city’s history. They’ve never done it, and the franchise never did it in its 37 seasons in Houston as the Oilers, either. … "

The good Oilers teams back in the early 90s tended to start terribly. I think one of those teams, 1992 maybe, started 1-4.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by chuck

The good Oilers teams back in the early 90s tended to start terribly. I think one of those teams, 1992 maybe, started 1-4.

Yep, remember that all too well.......

Still though, 47 years without a 4-0 start? Kind of mind boggling.

[Nconroe]

Last week Tennesse had a punt return for a TD and a 105 yd kick return for a TD so hopefully our specials teams are playing their lanes and tackling well.

Titans pass defense hasn't been great but they got an interception for a pick six also, so hopefully we continue to protect the ball and not throw any interceptions.

Locker had several deep throws for TD also so good news JJo practiced Friday and will make out pass defense better.

I think our offense should run and pass successfully, and gets off to a quick start.

I'd like to see the defense front seven get lots of pressure and sacks.
Will try to watch both OLB play.

Hopefully Chris Johnson continues his miserable 33 caries for 45 yards season.

And Titans scored 21 points in 4Q so defense and offense need to play the full games, even if have a lead after three quarters.

[WMH]

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) tweeted:
Titans WR Kenny Britt is not playing due to an ankle injury.

[TheMatrix31]

Dominate them.

[Arky]

Here we go...........

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Texans to receive the kickoff....

Holliday brings the kickoff back to the Texan 23.

[Arky]

Schaub rolls out and can't find a receiver, throws it away, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Slant to AJ goes for big gainer. 33 yards.

Another pass to AJ goes for 20. Ball at the Titan 23.

Foster for about 4 or 5. Brings up 2nd and 5.

Foster sweeps left for 5 and a 1st down.

Foster for 3. Ball at the Titan 11. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Pass over the middle to Casey goes for the TD!

Texans 7, Titans 0

11:41 left in the 1st quarter.

[TheMatrix31]

Boom. Thor.

[chuck]

Suck it, Munch.

[Arky]

Titans bring the kickoff back to about their 18.

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CJ goes for 13 on the left side.

Pass to Wright is not handled, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

CJ for about 5. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass is tipped by Reed, inc. Titans have to punt.

Holliday upended at the Texan 22 on the return. Texans ball.

[Arky]

9:56 left in the 1st quarter.

Deep pass down the sideline to KW inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Dumpoff to Tate gets 9. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Foster gets stood up at the LOS. Texans have to punt.

Titans bring the kickoff back to their 15 but flag on the play. Illegal block in back on Titans, 1/2 the distance, places the ball at the Titan 9.

[chuck]

I'm really disappointed Tate didn't pick up that first.

[TheMatrix31]

Love these TFLs