Official Texans @ Patriots Game Thread, 9/24/2017

[barrett]

We don't win this game without scoring 21, so we don't win this game.

But seriously, we probably need half a dozen 1st downs with our QB's legs or multiple Defense/ST scores. We also absolutely positively must play with a lead and run the ball.

If we fall behind by more than 2 scores get Savage in to be hit and let Watson watch the rest.

[HPF Bob]

How pathetic for CBS to pick up the Bengals on the road for the dh game. Do they realize Cincy is 0-2 with all of nine points scored in their first two games? Aaron Rodgers normally gets 9 points by halftime.

[Arky]

Pats win the toss and defer, Texans to receive.

Irvin brings the kickoff back to about the Texan 21. Texan's ball.

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L Miller goes left side for 1.

Watson rolls out right and can't find a receiver, runs out of bounds. Loss of 2. 3rd and 12 coming up.

Low pass to B Miller goes inc. Texans will have to punt.

Amendola brings the punt back all the way to the Pat 49. Pat's ball.

13:32 left in the 1st.

[Arky]

Gillislee caught for loss of 2.

White caught for loss of 1. 3rd and 13 coming up.

Deep pass to Cooks goes for 44. Ball at the Texan 10.

Gillislee for no gain. 2nd and goal coming up.

Pass goes for a gain but holding on Banks makes it 1st and goal from the 5.

Pass in the end zone is broken up by KJ, inc.

On 2nd and goal, pass to Gronk too high, inc. 3rd and goal coming up.

Pass to Gronk good for the TD.

Pats 7, Texans 0

10:33 left in the 1st qtr.

Ugh, Dan Fouts....

[Big Texas]

Excellent coverage on both passes...but again Brady with the precise passing...

[Arky]

Ervin brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 22. Texan's ball.

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Deep pass to Hop draws the PI flag. 1st down at the Pat 43.

Pass to Anderson gets 14.

Misdirection handoff to Ellington loses 1.

Pass to Ellington goes for 5. 3rd and 6 coming up.

Watson keeps for 4 or 5. Brings up 4th and 2, Texans going for it.

Watson call a timeout. Texans going for the FG instead...

Fairbairn's 39-yarder is good.

Pats 7, Texans 3

7:22 left in the 1st qtr.

[Arky]

The Pats look beatable..... not sure the Texans can get 'er done, though...

[Arky]

The ensuing kickoff is a touchback. Pat's ball at their 25.

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Pass to Allen is dropped, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

White gets 5. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass to Hogan gets 4. Pats have to punt.

Ervin doesn't get much on the punt return. Texan's ball at their 18.

5:58 left in the 1st qtr.