Official Texans vs. Broncos Game Thread, 12/22/2013

[Arky]

Manning's pass to Decker goes for big gainer. 35 yards.

Moreno for about 2. 2nd and 8 coming up at the Texan 34.

Pass to Green gets 7. 3rd and 1 coming up.

Moreno gets 3 and the 1st down but flags down..... holding on Broncos -10. Makes it 3rd and 11 coming up.

Pass to D Thomas gets 8. Manning want to go for it on 4th down and 4....

Pass to J Thomas only gets 2 or 3 so the Texans takeover on downs. Ball at the Texan 26.

[Arky]

DJ pops for about 9. 2nd and 1 coming up.

DJ gets the 1 yard and a 1st down.

Pass to AJ goes for nice gainer....Ball at the Bronco 31.

DJ caught in the backfield for loss of 1. 2nd and 11 coming up.

Pass to Griffin gets 5. 3rd and 6 coming up.

Pass to AJ down the sideline too long, inc. Texans to go for the FG.

Bullock's 45-yarder is good!

Texans 3, Broncos 3

2:02 left in the 1st quarter.

[chuck]

Rex Ryan is going to be fired after the season. Do we want him?

[Arky]

Holliday brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 36. Bronco's ball.

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Pass to Caldwell goes nowhere. Loss of 1. 2nd and 11 coming up.

Pass to Moreno goes for nice gainer. 17 yards. Ball at the Texan 48.

Moreno for 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Dumpoff to Moreno gets 9 and the 1st down at the Texan 36.

End of the 1st quarter.

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Long pass to D Thomas gets the TD. 36 yards.

Broncos 10, Texans 3

14:54 left in the half.

[Arky]

DJ brings the ensuing kickoff back the Texan 17. Texan's ball.

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DJ for 1 up the middle. 2nd and 9 coming up.

Pass to AJ goes for nice gainer. 18 yards and a 1st down.

Pass to G Jones is too high, inc but flag on the Broncos for late hit, +15 yards. Places the ball at the Bronco 49.

Karim for no gain. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Schaub gets sacked back at the Texan 43. Makes it 3rd and 18 coming up.

Pass to AJ over the middle only gets 5. Texans to punt on 4th and 13.

Holliday fair catches Lechler's punt at the Bronco 11. Bronco's ball.

11:36 left in the half.

[nunusguy]

How did McCain not catch that, however he recovers and makes a good play.
Nice punt return !

[Arky]

Pass to D Thomas gets 19 and a 1st down at the Bronco 30.

Moreno for about 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Manning's pass is nearly INT'ed but McCain but inc. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Manning's pass is broken up by McCain, inc. Broncos have to punt.

Nice punt return by Martin! 53 yards! Ball is placed at the Bronco 28.

[Arky]

DJ for about 9. 2nd and 1 coming up.

DJ gets about a half yard. 3rd and 1 coming up.

DJ gets the 1 and the 1st down. Ball at the Bronco 18.

DJ for 1. 2nd and 9 coming up.

Screen to DJ gets blown up. 3rd and 11 coming up.

Schaub's short pass to AJ off the mark, inc. Texans to go for the FG.

Bullock's 35-yarder is good.

Broncos 10, Texans 6

6:06 left in the half.

[Arky]

Holliday brings the ensuing kickoff back to about the Bronco 25. Bronco's ball.

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Pass to D Thomas gets 8. 2nd and 2 coming up.

Ball rushes for 9 and the 1st down at the Bronco 43.

Ball for 3. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Pass to Decker gets about 10 and a 1st down.

Moreno for 2. 2nd and 8 coming up.

Pass to D Thomas gets 9 and the 1st down. Ball at the Texan 33.

Manning pressured, throws a short pass, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Timeout Broncos with 2:30 left in the half.

[Nconroe]

Defense gets a stop. Denver targeting McCain but he held due to lots of pressure on Manning by JJ.

[Nconroe]

FG kicking more consistent these last few games.