Official Texans vs. Titans Thread, 12/14/2008

[Keith]

A win today would legitimize the season, wouldn't it? Going for four in a row against a team that is looking to lock up home field advantage in the playoffs.

For those watching from home, Gus Johnson and Steve Tasker are again on the call. Game will be televised though most of the Texas audience, including Austin and San Antonio, but not in the DFW market.

http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/2008-15-CBS1.html

Kyle Vanden Bosch will be out for the Titans, which could be good for Schaub looking downfield today. LenDale White is also listed as questionable after having limited participation in practice this week. The Titans play a tough run D, but Steve Slaton is the only back to gain more than 100 yards against them this season (116).

I don't usually spend a lot of time elsewhere on the net, but goTitans.com is a rival fansite that usually does a pretty nice job if you're looking for an opposing fan perspective. From their game preview:

I don't think the Texans can contain "Slash and Dash" and the Titans will have another 35+ carry game even if they see limted success early. Michael Roos has owned Mario Williams which means Collins should have time in the pocket to get the ball out to Scaife and CJ. ...

I expect the Texans to gain an early lead but the Titans to wear them down and keep their AFC South winning streak perfect with a second half victory.

Prediction: Titans 31 - Texans 20

[Arky]

Following are the inactives for the Texans' matchup with the Tennessee Titans at Reliant Stadium.

Texans inactives are:
16 QB Craig Nall (3rd QB)
27 CB Matterral Richardson
47 SS Will Demps
53 LB Kevis Coley
64 G Kasey Studdard
78 T Rashad Butler
87 TE Mark Bruener
97 DT Frank Okam

Changes to the Texans' starting lineup: None.

Titans inactives are:
8 QB Chris Simms (3rd QB)
11 WR Paul Williams
17 WR Chris Davis
35 RB Quinton Ganther
38 CB Tyrone Poole
42 RB Chris Henry
66 T Mike Otto
93 DE Kyle Vanden Bosch

Changes to the Titans' starting lineup: Dave Ball will start at right defensive end for Vanden Bosch.

http://www.houstontexans.com/gameday..._id=127&team=y

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I like what someone over on another forum called the Titan's two running backs: "lard and 'tard".

Time to give the Titans the thrashing they so richly deserve.....

[coloradodude]

Well, I hope Mario got that memo about Roos "owning him".

And I also hope Slaton tears them up today. Record breaking day!

[Arky]

Texans kickoff. Titans bring it out to the 29.

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1st play, 16 yard gain by C Johnson.

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Titans move the ball down the field and then on 3rd down, the Titans throw a deep pass into the endzone that is INT'ed by Freddy Bennett. Bennett returns it to the Texan 19.

[Arky]

Kearse knocks the ball loose from Schaub as he is rolling out. Titans recover at the Texan 30.

[popanot]

Ugh... Schaub with another Texans turnover! These guys are wimps at holding onto the ball.

[Arky]

Titans get one first down but then get stopped on 3rd down. Bironas kicks the 26 yd FG.

Titans 3, Texans 0

[Arky]

Texans move the ball down the field thanks to some helpful penalties.

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Ball is incomplete on 3rd and 1. Texans going for it on 4th down....

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1st down! Ball at the Titan 17.