Official Texans @ Titans Game Thread, 12/29/2013

[Arky]

Titan's punt and Martin fair catches at the Texan 14. Texan's ball.

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Graham gets caught in the backfield and loses 2. 2nd and 12 coming up.

Schaub is pressured and throws it away, inc. 3rd and 12 coming up.

Short pass to Grimes over the middle only gets 8. Texans to punt.

Titans bring the punt back to their 44 yard line. Titan's ball.

[Arky]

Pass to Wright gets about 13.

CJ gets 9 at the Texan 33.

CJ for 3 and the 1st down.

CJ for 4 but flags down.....illegal shift Titans -5. Makes it 1st and 15 with 11:35 left in the half.

Pass to Wright off the mark, inc. 2nd and 15 coming up.

Greene for 2. 3rd and 13 coming up.

Pass to Walker gets about 9.... Titans to go for the FG.

Bironas's 42-yarder is good.

Texans 7, Titans 3

9:45 left in the half.

[Arky]

Martin brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 23. Texan's ball.

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Grimes for 1.

Dumpoff pass to Grimes gets the 1st down at the Texan 37.

Pass to Hopkins goes to the Titan 44. 19 yards.

Grimes for about 3.

Short pass to Grimes gets the 1st down but fumbles at the end..... Titans recover at their 29. Titan's ball.

6:55 left in the half.

[Nconroe]

Grimes. Looking pretty good, snake bit on the fumble.

[Arky]

Pass to Walker gets 11.

CJ for 5. 2nd and 5 coming up.

CJ for 3. 3rd and 2 coming up.

CJ gets about 4 and a 1st down in Texan territory. Ball at the Texan 49.

CJ for 4.

CJ runs for a few but holding on the Titans brings it back. Makes 2nd and 16 coming up.

Fitz's is hit as he throws and McCain INT's! Texan's ball about their 25 yard line.

3:40 left in the half.

[Nconroe]

Now Texans only -17 turnovers this season.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Now Texans only -17 turnovers this season.

It has been a weird decline for the defense to not force more turnovers. Missing Cushing, Manning, and some outside pass rushing has really hurt, of course.

This stat alone is one you can point to though for a reason why the team could turnaround quickly next year even with all the holes they have. They've lost a lot of close games (until lately...) where even a +0 ratio could have a huge impact on final scores.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by Keith

It has been a weird decline for the defense to not force more turnovers. Missing Cushing, Manning, and some outside pass rushing has really hurt, of course.

The other side of the turnover ledger needs to be addressed, too, obviously.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Now Texans only -17 turnovers this season.

I believe the record low for takeaways in a season is 12. Texans now have 11, I believe. So, if they don't force another turnover, the record is theirs!

[Arky]

Titans bring the 2nd half kickoff back to about their 21. Titan's ball.

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CJ caught for -1. 2nd and 11 coming up.

Pass to Wright off the mark but holding on McCain gives a 1st down at the Titan 25.

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

Dumpoff to Wright goes for about 15 but flags down.... offensive PI on the Titans backs it up. Makes it 2nd and 20 coming up.

Dumpoff the CJ gets 3. 3rd and 17 coming up.

Pass to Williams goes all the way to midfield. 1st down. 32 yards.

CJ gets 2.

Ball is caught over the middle, fumbled but Titans recover back at their 49.

Pass to Hunter is off the mark, inc. Titans to punt.

Martin fair catches the punt at the Texan 17.

[Arky]

Graham gets almost 4. 2nd and 7 coming up.

Dumpoff to Graham goes to the Texan 41 yard line and a 1st down.

Dumpoff pass to Graham goes inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Pass to Hopkins is caught, then fumbled but Hopkins fall on the fumble. Still Texan's ball at the Titan 45.

2 minute warning.

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Previous play is being reviewed..... Challenge by the Titans.....I think they think it was inc.....

Play is reversed and ruled an incompletion. Time was put back on the clock. So, brings up 3rd and 10 for the Texans.

Pass to Martin off the mark, inc. Texans to punt on 4th and 10.

2nd 2 minute warning.

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Punt is fielded by the Titans but holding backs it up to the Titan 4.

CJ for 22 off right tackle.

Timeout Titans. (2 left) 1:16 left in the half.

Pass to Wright goes all the way to the Texan 38. 34 yards.

Fitz's pass to Washington off the mark, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up. 58 seconds left in the half.

Pass is good but holding on the Titans backs it up. Makes it 2nd and 20 coming up at the Texan 48.

Deep pass to Washington is broken up, inc. 3rd and 20 coming up.

Dumpoff to CJ goes the Texan 37. Bironas to attempt the FG. Titans use their last timeout with just a few seconds left in the half.

Bironas's 55-yarder is good.

Texans 7, Titans 6

Halftime.

[Arky]

Halftime stats:

Passing: Schaub 13/20, 134 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT

Rushing: Grimes 10/34, Graham 2/3

Receiving: Grimes 4/35, Hopkins 3/32, AJ 3/31, Griffin 1/18, Graham 1/12, G Jones 1/6

Tackles: Swearinger 4, McCain 3, Harris/KJ/Mitchell/Watt/McClain/Tarpinian 2 each

Time of possession: Texans 16:52, Titans 13:08

1st downs: Texans 13, Titans 8

3rd down efficiency: Texans 2/5, Titans 1/6

Red zone: Texans 1/1, Titans 0/0

Penalties: Texans 2/20, Titans 5/34

Turnovers: Texans 1, Titans 1