Official Texans @ Broncos Fake Game Thread, 8/23/2014

[nunusguy]

I'm with Barrett on his comments about the penalty on DJ. It was more of a case of Welker's head running into DJ's forearm/shoulder that vice versa. And taking nothing away from Manning, but many front-line Texan defenders were not in the game when he ran up those 2 quick TDs at the end of the half. I believe the only starter not seeing any action so far this preseason is CB JJoe, who like Cushing seems to be injured far more than he is healthy and participating.
When Savage throws the ball it just gets to its destination much quicker than passes by the other 2 QBs and his composure and accuracy were solid last night. His brief time in the game was very impressive and makes the departure of Keenum seem more likely now, whether we make Savage the backup or they pick up another QB who's released when teams cut the final group of players to reach the 53-man rosters.

[HPF Bob]

Recorded the game while at work and will be watching it later. Got to watch the 4th quarter after work. It has to be a big confidence boost for Savage to pull off the win. It seems they have Savage doing a lot of spot passes and back-shoulder passes that lead to a high completion rate. We'll see if that continues as he matures.

There was a Louis Nix sighting which is good news just to have him on the field for a few plays. Will say more after I've had a chance to watch the first three quarters.

[Nconroe]

I was thinking even Keenum showed improvement. Depends on who released I suppose.

Nice to see penalties drop to only 5.

Some cuts to 75 coming Tuesday.

[barrett]

I also thought Keenum had his best performance of the preseason.

[Warren]

Swearinger wasn't fined for the hit.

[HPF Bob]

...and should not have been. Leading with your shoulder should not be a crime in the NFL.