Official Texans vs. Titans Game Thread, 9/15/2013

[Arky]

The Texans (1-0) will host the Tennessee Titans (1-0) in their home opener on Liberty White-out day. First divisional game and a chance to sneak a lead on one of the field. The Titans are coming off a surprising road win @ Pittsburgh last week.

TV = CBS (channel 11 local), noon Sunday

Announcers = Kevin Harlan, Solomon Wilcots

The line = Texans by 9 to 10.5

[WMH]

Ice Ice Baby.....

I'm going to have to rearrange my beer fetching and potty break timing to catch this halftime show!

[HPF Bob]

The whole state will get this game locally as well as a swath between Texas and Tennessee.

Unless Chris Johnson goes crazy, I'm not worried.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Arky

Announcers = Kevin Harlan, Solomon Wilcots

Locally why do we get the NOLA and not the Dallas game this Sunday ?
I could care less about watching Dallas but I'm a Chiefs fan, their opponent this Sunday, and I'd like to record that game and then watch it later.
Seems they almost always telecast the Dallas game (if they have an NFC game locally), but the one time I want the game because of who they are playing they carry another NFC contest.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Locally why do we get the NOLA and not the Dallas game this Sunday ?
I could care less about watching Dallas but I'm a Chiefs fan, their opponent this Sunday, and I'd like to record that game and then watch it later.
Seems they almost always telecast the Dallas game (if they have an NFC game locally), but the one time I want the game because of who they are playing they carry another NFC contest.

I think it is because Dallas vs. KC is an early game and in conflict with the Texans home game. I believe the rule is the Texan home game on CBS is the only one that can be shown in the Houston area in that time slot. FOX is forced into filling the late game (NO vs. Tampa).

Now, I'm pretty sure there have been instances when Houston has gone head-to-head with Dallas but I think it has to do with who's home/road and the NFL double-header rule....

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Arky

I think it is because Dallas vs. KC is an early game and in conflict with the Texans home game. I believe the rule is the Texan home game on CBS is the only one that can be shown in the Houston area in that time slot. FOX is forced into filling the late game (NO vs. Tampa).

Now, I'm pretty sure there have been instances when Houston has gone head-to-head with Dallas but I think it has to do with who's home/road and the NFL double-header rule....

Gotcha - OK thanks Arky.

[Nconroe]

Still early in the football season and teams still coming together. Both Texans and Titans are 1-0 coming into the game.

Both teams seem to be run first, depending on the situation.

So, anxious to see how Arian improves from game 1 and what percentage of run plays Ben and Arian get this week.

Antonio Smith is back in starting lineup- so see how that impacts front seven play.

And then we have the Ed Reed watch at safety, getting closer , if not this game.

Schaub and receivers did real well in passing game last week, hope that continues as it should.

[WMH]

@RapSheet: #Titans RB Chris Johnson had 25 carries in the opener. May match that this week, as I'm told backup Shonn Greene (knee) is very doubtful