Official Texans @ Panthers Fake Game Thread, 8/9/2017

[chuck]

Well, this place is a hotbed of activity.

[Arky]

Final score:

Panthers 27, Texans 17

I think Watson got a little gassed towards the end, there. Gotta think everyone including him has not got the full game stamina going, yet....

Reading the scuttlebutt, we got a QB controversy....

[chuck]

Originally Posted by Arky

Reading the scuttlebutt, we got a QB controversy....

The secondary and the OL suck so much I don't see why they wouldn't turn it over to Watson and just roll with it.

Yes, barrett, I divined all of this from the first preseason game.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by chuck

The secondary and the OL suck so much I don't see why they wouldn't turn it over to Watson and just roll with it.

Yes, barrett, I divined all of this from the first preseason game.

I didn't even watch the game. I honestly forgot it was on until my wife mentioned it at 9. I'm having a hard time conjuring up the right level of care and bitterness heading into the season.

Watson is the one thing that I really care about and he's the reason I'll probably watch the replay of the game. I agree that this team has no reason not to give him the ball.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by barrett

I'm having a hard time conjuring up the right level of care and bitterness heading into the season.

That's what the preseason is for, man, come on.

Me, I feel great. I may be close to midseason form. But, you know, limited reps.

[HPF Bob]

Withholding comment until I can watch the game (NFL Network blacked out in Austin and no access to local feed) The comments I read was that Carolina's defense destroyed our o-line until they sat down for the night. We did all our damage against their scrubs.

Benjamin's TD against J-Jo was tight coverage. Can't blame Joseph for that. Watson was a combination of nervous rookie and unique athleticism.

I'll be interested to see how the run defense looked without Wilfork in the middle and with Watt and Clowney finally both at full strength. Say hello to Mr. Brady next week.

[nunusguy]

The game sure highlighted the Texans weaknesses which include the Oline and defensive backfield.
On the plus side Savage did throw the ball well and Watson was as advertised
very athletic and mobile and it was nice to see a QB here in Houston with those skills.