Official Texans vs. Raiders Game Thread, 11/17/2013

[Keith]

See? That's Keyshawn's problem... he doesn't muff punts enough.

Seriously lucky on that return. Near disaster on both Texans TDs.
Thank you Raiders.

[BigBull]

Originally Posted by Keith

Keyshawn Martin is still returning punts. I want to end all life on earth.

He just redeemed himself with a punt return for a td for this game anyway.

[BigBull]

JJ just destroyed the raiders o-line for that sack.

[Arky]

The ensuing kickoff goes out of the endzone, touchback. Raider's ball at their 20.

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Watt with the sack! Loss of 10! 2nd and 20 coming up.

Short pass to Rivera gets 5. Timeout Texans with 3rd and 15 coming up. 2:44 left in the half.

Jennings for 8. Raiders will punt on 4th and 7. 2:37 left in the half.

Martin brings the punt back to the Texan 25. Texan's ball. 2:26 left in the half.

[Arky]

Screen to Tate goes for 9.

Tate all the way to midfield. 17 yards.

2 minute warning. Texans out of timeouts.

[Arky]

Keenum pressured throws it away, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up. Ball at midfield.

Flat pass to AJ gets 5. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass to Graham gets 7 and the 1st down.

Keenum spikes it with 1:13 left in the half. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Posey gets 5. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Deep pass to AJ in the endzone too long, inc. Texans to go for the FG.

Bullock's 51-yarder is good.

Texans 17, Raiders 14

40 seconds left in the half.

[BigBull]

Man this is a strange game KM returns a punt for a td and Bullock hits a 51yrd fg. What is next?

[Arky]

The ensuing kickoff is downed in the endzone, touchback. Raider's ball at their 20.

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Screen to Jennings loses 3. Timeout Raiders (2 left). 33 seconds left in the half.

Pass to Streater gets 7. Raiders let the clock run out.

Halftime.

Texans 17, Raiders 14

[Nconroe]

Originally Posted by BigBull

Man this is a strange game KM returns a punt for a td and Bullock hits a 51yrd fg. What is next?

We need Keith to complain about some other position group, maybe DBs.

[Arky]

Halftime stats:

Passing: Keenum 11/18, 154 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

Rushing: Tate 9/51, DJ 2/2

Receiving: Graham 5/99, AJ 4/41, Tate 1/9, Posey 1/5

Tackles: Sharpton 6, Tarpinian 5, Watt 4, Swearinger 3, Joseph/Reed/Mercilus 2 each

Time of possession: Texans 14:17, Raiders 15:43

Total yards: Texans 192, Raiders 126

1st downs: Texans 5, Raiders 5

3rd down efficiency: Texans 2/8, Raiders 3/9

Redzone: Texans 0/0, Raiders 2/2

Penalties: Texans 4/25, Raiders 5/45

Turnovers: Texans 2, Raiders 0

[Arky]

Raiders bring the 2nd half kickoff back to their 22 or so. Holding on Raiders backs it up 1/2 the distance. Places the ball at the Raider 9. Raiders ball.

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Jennings for 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Short pass to Streater gets 13 and the 1st down.

Jennings for 5. Ball at the Raider 29.

End around to Ford gets 4. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Pass is batted down by Tarpinian! Raiders have to punt.

Martin brings the punt back to the Texan 18. Texan's ball.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by Keith

The result was great, but I am actually getting Keenum fatigue. His deep-deeper-deepest drops of keeping plays alive result or will result in sacks for junior high losses and basically eliminate field goal opportunities.

..of course, with fat aggy kicking still, maybe that's the point.

Agree with this. He thinks he's faster than he is.

Maybe this experience will help him be a solid 2 for years to come.

[Arky]

Tate loses 2.

Pass to AJ gets 7. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass to Posey goes inc. Texans have to punt.

Ford brings the punt back to the Raider 27. Raider's ball.

[BigBull]

McCain sucks.

[Arky]

Deep pass to Streater goes for big gainer. Flag on the play..... Illegal contact on Texans is declined. Raiders ball at the Texan 37.

Reece for 1.

Deep pass to Holmes is overthrown, inc. 3rd and 9 coming up.

Flags presnap.... but Raiders had called timeout... So, still remains 3rd and 9 coming up. 9:26 left in the 3rd quarter.

McGloin's pass to Reece gets 20 and the 1st down.

Jennings gets no gain but flags down.....holding on Raiders makes it 1st and 20.

Pass to Rivera in the endzone is complete for the TD.

Raiders 21, Texans 17

8:13 left in the 3rd quarter.

[BigBull]

This performance is unacceptable. I mean it's the freaking Raiders. 2-14 here we come.

[Arky]

The ensuing kickoff goes out of the endzone, touchback. Texan's ball at their 20.

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Tate for 1.

Keenum's pass off Jones' hands, inc. 3rd and 9 coming up.

Keenum is sacked but flags down......Holding on Graham is declined. Texans have to punt.

Ford brings the punt back to the Raider 41. Raider's ball. 7:33 left in the 3rd quarter.

[Arky]

Jennings gets 2 but flags down.....Offsides Texans makes it 1st and 5 coming up.

Jennings gets 10 and a 1st down at the Texan 44.

Jennings for 1.

McGloin's short pass loses 3. 3rd and 13 coming up.

Pass to Rivera gets 10. Raiders to go for the FG.

Janikowski's 54-yarder hits the upright, no good.

Score remains:

Raiders 21, Texans 17

Texans take over on downs at their 44 with 3:41 left in the 3rd quarter.

[Arky]

Pass to Graham off his hands, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Keenum's pass can't find a home, inc. 3rd and 10 coming up.

Screen to AJ gets 8. Texans to punt.

Lechler's punt goes into the endzone, touchback. Raider's ball at their 20.

[Arky]

Direct snap to Jennings goes all the way for the TD. 80 yards.

Raiders 28, Texans 17

2:26 left in the 3rd quarter.