Official Texans vs Cowboys Fake Game Thread, 8/29/2013

[Nconroe]

The final preseason game will be on ABC13Local starting at 7pm tonight.

Mostly backup and special teams battles to make last few spots on 53 man roster and then to practice squad.

And Wade Phillips first shot at his previous job with Cowboys, fwiw.

Apparently Betting Lines (via Covers)
Over/Under: 37.5 pts.
Spread: Dallas (+2.5)

So hoping Texans can win the battle of Texas.

[chuck]

What sort of lunatic bets on preseason games?

[Keith]

I'll take the over and give the points. Yates and Keenum are moving the offense.




Thanks NConroe for getting the thread going.

I've got a baseball team to coach tonight, so I'll be playing catch-up when I get back. Don't let anyone get hurt while I'm gone.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by chuck

What sort of lunatic bets on preseason games?

Especially the 4th fake game.....

[Arky]

Originally Posted by chuck

What sort of lunatic bets on preseason games?

I do. But since they are fake games, I use fake money.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by Arky

I do. But since they are fake games, I use fake money.

To elaborate, I belong to a website where you get "points" for clicking on the betting forums daily. 6 pts/day. You can then take the points and bet them in the website's "casino".

I just had a parlay on MLB - Oakland and LA Angels. Bet 5 pts to win 26 pts. The Angels came through and won their game 2-0. Oakland was ahead 6-3 going into the bottom of the ninth. I'm starting to count my windfall. Tori "effing" Hunter comes up and smacks a 3 run walk-off home run. Poof! I lose 5 pts instead of winning 26. Bad beats are so common in gambling.... A lot more common than the reverse (seems like)....

I've got the Texan -2.5 for 8 pts (to win 7.27 pts) tonight. As Keith mentioned, I'm betting on Yates and Keenum to march the ball down the field like they've done so far...

FYI, current line on the Texans 1st game against SD is Texans by 3.

[Arky]

Texans rush their way down the field for the game's first score. Nice running by D Johnson and C Wood. Keenum had a couple of completed passes.

Texans 7, Cowboys 0

6:37 left in the first quarter.

[chuck]

Lechler is out of control.

[chuck]

Is Andrew Gardner seriously being considered for a job in the NFL? As a player, I mean?

[Arky]

Originally Posted by chuck

Is Andrew Gardner seriously being considered for a job in the NFL? As a player, I mean?

Ya, I'm not a fan, either...

[Arky]

Texans pinned in at their own 2 with 13:49 left in the half.

[WMH]

I know Gary's going to go with Karim for his experience, but I'd sure favor Wood over him. He's seems to have another gear that Karim doesn't have.

[Arky]

Cowboys put together a drive and get a FG, 38-yarder with 5:04 left in the half.

Texans 7, Cowboys 3

[Arky]

Nice pass by Keenum to hit Jean up top for the 27-yard TD pass down the sideline.

Texans 14, Cowboys 3

1:47 left in the half.

[Arky]

Halftime ends with same score:

Texans 14, Cowboys 3

Keenum = 9/13, 128 yards, 1 TD, 126.4 Rating

Griffin = 4 catches for 70 yds

Jean = 2 catches, 32 yards, 1 TD

Wood = 8/78 rushing, 9.8 avg.

Johnson = 7/43 rushing, 6.1 avg, 1 TD, 1 fumble lost

[Arky]

Yates in at QB.

Texans take the 2nd half kickoff down the field but have to settle for the Bullock 39-yard FG.

Texans 17, Cowboys 3

11:43 left in the 3rd quarter.

[Nconroe]

Cierre Wood does a lot of good things.

[Arky]

Yates hits Cruse dragging over the middle for the TD catch.

Texans 24, Cowboys 3

15 seconds left in the 3rd quarter.

[Nconroe]

Nice interception by Buyue.

[Nconroe]

Texans 7 sacks to 0 for cowgirls in this fake game.

Texans have Governor's Cup back where it should be.

Some tough cuts coming up.