Official Texans vs. Cardinals Fake Game Thread, 08/28/2016

[Arky]

The 3rd preseason game takes place this Sunday @ 3pm CST at NRG Stadium. Last preseason game at NRG before the Texans have a quick turnaround and head to Dallas the next Thursday to complete the preseason. This Sunday's game will be shown on FOX (not sure about channel 13).

In the world according to BOB, preseason, regular season and playoffs are three separate animals.....i.e. the third preseason game is just another preseason game - more player evaluation....

It's coming down to nut-cracking time and there always seems to be some surprise cuts every year. This year should be no different, in fact, there's probably several that will get cut by the Texans and immediately get picked up by another team....

Current line is Pickem or Texans by 1.

[Nconroe]

Two early reductions to 90 man roster

First Alex Carrington already released after one practice game.

Second , Nick Martin, underwent season ending ankle surgery it appears. So Greg Manz will be our center , most likely going into the season.

[Big Texas]

We can't seem to catch a break...no Duane for a while and now Nick Martin done for the season...I don't know how we run the ball...let alone stay up right long enough to throw it deep....

[Arky]

While the Texans play @ 3pm on FOX, at noon San Diego visits Minnesota in their new stadium also on FOX. I imagine FOX will spend a little time checking out the new stadium and it might be worth a look - seems to be a very impressive building.....

Same day, later in the evening, NBC will be doing a SNF game with Cincinnati visiting Jacksonville. I suppose the networks are going through their own preseason readiness..............

[HPF Bob]

Did Chris Myers ever sign elsewhere? I'm bummed that Martin is already done for the season.

This is the night we should see more than just a drive or two from Osweiler against first-teamers so we can evaluate where he is in this offense. He may have to be in run-for-your-life mode if the OL can't get healthy.

[Nconroe]

Have to see what Mancz can do at C , both OT still the backup as well.

I'm gonna go to the game with a few friends. Starts at 3:25 now.

Shows how preseason doesn't mean much other than trying to get best 53. Arizona is 0-2 and Texans are 2-0, but Arizona picked by many to go to Superbowl.