Official Texans vs. Rams Fake Game Thread, 8/29/2019

[Arky]

The LA Rams come to town for the final preseason game at Reliant. Last chance for some of the bubble players to make an impression.

Who do you keep at running back? Sarah Barshop thinks it will be just four:

RUNNING BACK (4): Duke Johnson, Damarea Crockett, Taiwan Jones, Cullen Gillaspia (fullback)

This could change soon if the Texans sign or trade for a veteran running back after Lamar Miller tore his left ACL in Houston’s third preseason game. In this group, only Johnson and Jones have played in an NFL game. Jones and Gillaspia would contribute mostly on special teams.

Game = Rams @ Texans, 7 pm, 8/29/2019

TV = ABC13

[HPF Bob]

Streaming the game live. Watt is a scratch. Since the tv program is promoting Joe Webb, I presume Watson will not be playing either.

Texans obviously trying not to peak too soon, particularly in the offensive line.

[Arky]

Webb hits TE Jerell Adams for the 5 yard TD.

Texans 7, Rams 0

9:31 left in the 1st qtr.

[Arky]

Rams rookie QB John Wolford hits rookie TE Kendall Blanton for the 12 yard TD.

Texans 7, Rams 7

2:11 left in the 1st qtr.

[HPF Bob]

Webb scrambles for 32 yards on 4th-and-6 then hits Jerrell Adams for a TD. 7-0 Texans on opening drive. Rankin and 4 nobodies on the OL. Higdon made some nice plays earlier in the drive.

(ps - not taking you job, Arky. Just adding my observations.)

[HPF Bob]

Rams 3-and-out. L.A. not playing their starters either. Penalty on the punt marches Houston back. Apparently, both teams have been stung by rule changes in the kick coverage already.

[HPF Bob]

62-Sprinkle. Pack your bags, son. Jumped the snap on two straight plays to give the Rams 10 freebies. Rams put in new QB who shows he can pass. Tied up at 7-7.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Webb scrambles for 32 yards on 4th-and-6 then hits Jerrell Adams for a TD. 7-0 Texans on opening drive. Rankin and 4 nobodies on the OL. Higdon made some nice plays earlier in the drive.

(ps - not taking you job, Arky. Just adding my observations.)

No problem. All comments welcome.

[HPF Bob]

Some future trash hauler let Webb's third down pass zip right through his hands. Texans punt again. End of the first quarter.

[HPF Bob]

Poor pass by LA QB leads to tipped interception. Texans say "thank you" with a 24-yard loss on first down then some checkdowns and another punt.