Official Texans @ Lions Game Thread, 11/22/2012

[Big Texas]

I understand that this game doesnt mean much...but that first defensive stand looked pretty similar to the Jaguars abuse of our secondary...

[HPF Bob]

The teams trade 3-and-outs with Houston taking over at the HOU 41.

It may be the Texans decided they'd rather give up this game to make sure JJo is healthy when we play the Patriots.

[HPF Bob]

Brooks Reed blows out a groin and gets to yelp an f-bomb on national tv. A short punt almost became Lions ball but instant replay was inconclusive. Texans do another 3-and-out (three total) and punt to the Lions 10.

[HPF Bob]

After their first quarter nap, the Texans offense comes to life. 37-yd pass to AJ, Forsett and Foster cut back runs and Foster takes it in from 7 yards out. 7-7 game early in the second quarter. You can tell Nance and Simms are trying to will a close game from the Lions instead of the usual Thanksgiving turkey.

[barrett]

Suh needs to be reigned in by the NFL. That kick wasn't extreme but he needs to learn you don't kick people in the nfl.

[HPF Bob]

Stafford hits Calvin Johnson three times then hits Pettigrew before connecting with Mike Thomas (former Jaguar) for the short touchdown. 14-7 Detroit. Six minutes until halftime. Ball had a chance for a pick in the end zone but dropped it.

[HPF Bob]

Texans answer with AJ's juggling catch and some short throws culminate in a 9-yd TD throw to OD into the end zone. 14-14 tie late in the second.