Official Texans vs. Titans Game Thread, 9/15/2013

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Arky

I think it is because Dallas vs. KC is an early game and in conflict with the Texans home game. I believe the rule is the Texan home game on CBS is the only one that can be shown in the Houston area in that time slot. FOX is forced into filling the late game (NO vs. Tampa).

Now, I'm pretty sure there have been instances when Houston has gone head-to-head with Dallas but I think it has to do with who's home/road and the NFL double-header rule....

Gotcha - OK thanks Arky.

[Nconroe]

Still early in the football season and teams still coming together. Both Texans and Titans are 1-0 coming into the game.

Both teams seem to be run first, depending on the situation.

So, anxious to see how Arian improves from game 1 and what percentage of run plays Ben and Arian get this week.

Antonio Smith is back in starting lineup- so see how that impacts front seven play.

And then we have the Ed Reed watch at safety, getting closer , if not this game.

Schaub and receivers did real well in passing game last week, hope that continues as it should.

[WMH]

@RapSheet: #Titans RB Chris Johnson had 25 carries in the opener. May match that this week, as I'm told backup Shonn Greene (knee) is very doubtful

[HPF Bob]

Part of Tennessee's success last week was that the Steelers' offensive line is "turrible". They're already beat up and undermanned then Pouncey went out for the season.

The offense had to settle for FGs and Locker is still just average at best as a QB.

Matthews is the former Oilers OL so you know the running game will come first and the passing game later. It's a good week to get Antonio back and Earl Mitchell is starting to draw some notice around the league for his play. I think we match up well with Tennessee as long as they key on stopping Johnson.

Finnegan is in STL now with Fisher so their defense isn't quite as fierce as they used to be. The running backs should find lanes and Schaub should find some open receivers as long as they don't stop themselves with turnovers and dumb mistakes. Watch RG and RT play to see how well they are developing.

[WMH]

@RapSheet: #Texans S Ed Reed will test his hip pre game. Took more reps with the 1s this week than last week. If he plays, it'll be in the nickel.

[Arky]

Texans win the toss and will receive. Kickoff goes out of the endzone. Texans ball at their 20.

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Foster on the left side for 11.

Foster to the right for 4.

Tate busts it for 60 yds on a sweep left. Ball at the Titan 6.

Foster for 5. 2nd and goal at the 1.

Schaub play actions for a 1-yard TD strike to Graham.

Texans 7, Titans 0

12:30 left in the 1st quarter.

[HPF Bob]

That looked pretty easy. Graham looks like our secret weapon, particularly around the goal line until opponents figure it out.

[Arky]

Titans down the ensuing kickoff in the endzone. Titans ball at their 20.

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CJ for 16.

Locker scrambles for no gain. 2nd and 10 coming up.

CJ for 3. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Locker is sacked but Watt is penalized for hands-to-the-face. 1st and 10 Titans at their 41.

CJ for 6.

Screen pass to Wright goes for 16.

Short pass goes for 4. Ball at the Texan 35.

CJ for no gain. 3rd and 6 coming up.

Pass to Washington goes for 17. Ball at the Texan 18.

Battle powers for 9.

CJ for 1 yard and the 1st down at the Texan 8.

Locker's pass is batted down at the LOS by Watt, inc. 2nd and goal from the 8 coming up.

CJ for 1. 3rd and goal coming up.

Locker hits Wright in the endzone for the TD. Penalty on the Titans after the fact for celebration - assessed on the kickoff.

Texans 7, Titans 7

5:10 left in the 1st quarter.