Official Texans vs. Seahawks Game Thread, 12/12/2021

[Arky]

The 4-8 Seattle Seahawks come to NRG this Sunday to take on the 2-10 Texans. The Seahawks are coming off a 30-23 home win over the 49ers, the Texans are coming off a 31-0 home loss to the Colts.

The Texans are 1-3 all time versus the Seahawks. The last two meetings (2013, 2017) were won by the Seahawks - 3 pt wins both times.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson has been plagued with injury this year but still has pretty good stats - 67.2% completion, 2042 yards, 241.7 yds/game, 14 TDs, 4 INTs, 102.5 rating. Geno Smith is his backup if needed. Leading rusher for the Seahawks is RB Alex Collins - 395 yards, 3.9 avg. Top two receivers are Tyler Lockett (881 yds, 15.5 avg) and DK Metcalf (710 yds, 13.7 avg.).

The Texan defense will have to show up for 60 minutes if the Texans want to be competitive in this game. Likewise, the Texan offense needs to show a pulse - they are last in the league in many categories. Tough one to call here but I'm going to side with the Texans simply because it is tough to put stinker after stinker together in the NFL. If they fail, it might be the last time I pick them to cover this year.

Seahawks 24, Texans 20

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TV = FOX (channel 26 local), noon CST, Sunday, 12/12/2021

Announcers = Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston

The line = Seahawks by 7½ to 9

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Other Sunday viewing in the Houston area:

CBS (early) = Las Vegas @ Kansas City, Ian Eagle, Charles Davis

CBS (late) = Buffalo @ Tampa Bay, Jim Nantz, Tony Romo

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Prime time:

TNF = Pittsburgh @ Minnesota (FOX/NFLN)

SNF = Chicago @ Green Bay (NBC)

MNF = LA Rams @ Arizona (ESPN/ABC)

[Arky]

Davis Mills named starting QB for rest of 2021 season

Texans vs. Seahawks | 5 Things to Watch by Drew Dougherty

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Not a good year for Arky but today I have:

Cleveland -2½
LV +9½
Atlanta +2½
NYG +10
Buffalo +3½
Chicago +11½

Some of those big dogs should hit, eh?

[nunusguy]

We can only hope that Mills plays the kind of game today he did vs New England earlier in the season.
Thing is I don't think he's got the same Oline he had then (no Tunsil & no Britt), and I think Ingram was still with us and running hard as he had all year while playing for the Texans.
Well we shall see ?

[Arky]

Texans receive the opening kick off and are moving down the field. Big plus they got into Seahawk territory.

Now at the Seahawk 5 yard line. Maybe they came to play today.... Mills 4/4.

Mills finds Jordan in the end zone for the 5 yard TD.

Texans 7, Seahawks 0

11:02 left in the 1st qtr.

[Arky]

The Seahawks answer with a FG from Myers from 38.

Texans 7, Seahawks 3

6:24 left in the 1st qtr.

[Arky]

Texans' 2nd drive stalls but a nice punt has the Seahawks inside their 5.

3:03 left in the 1st qtr.

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Seahawks get out of the hole and take it all way. Penny gets the last 32 yards on a run for the TD.

Seahawks 10, Texans 7

End of the 1st qtr. Penalty free for both teams.

[Arky]

Texans get the ball and move down the field but a penalty halts the drive.

Fairbairn good on the FG but a roughing the snapper penalty on the Seahawks gives the Texans a 1st down at the Seahawk 16. Still driving.

Mills hits Cooks on the slant - goes to the 1 yard line.

Illegal formation on the Texans backs it up 5.

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Texans can't get 'er done. Fairbairn good from 21.

Texans 10, Seahawks 10

6:05 left in the half.

[Arky]

Man. Wilson goes bombs away to Lockett and connects. 55 yard TD.

XP no good.

Seahawks 16, Texans 10

52 seconds left in the half.

[Arky]

Texans get a decent return on the kickoff but now face 3rd and 20 at midfield.

Pass to Burkhead good for 7.

Texans going for the 61 yard FG with 4 seconds left in the half.

Good!

Seahawks 16, Texans 13

Halftime.

[chuck]

That was a pretty good poke there.

[Arky]

So. The Texan defense steps up with a stop on the Seahawks 2nd half opening drive. Seahawks have to punt.

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Ugh, Grugier-Hill being carted off. That hurts. Glad we haven't gotten rid of any good LB's lately....

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Texans drive stalls. They gone back to dink & dunk. Have to punt.

Still 16-13 Seahawks with 9:31 left in the 3rd qtr.

[Arky]

Myers FG good from 38 for the Seahawks.

Seahawks 19, Texans 13

4:32 left in the 3rd qtr.

[Arky]

My Raiders pick is crapping the bed. Losing 38-9. 3 turnovers by the Raiders, none for the Chiefs. Atlanta and Cleveland doing alright.

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Texans have a 1st and 10 at their 40 as the 3rd quarter ends.

[Arky]

Texans could use a turnover - it's been a while.....

[Arky]

Close play at the goal line. Refs rule the Seahawk's Everett crossed the plane for a TD. Under review.....

Call on the field stands. Touchdown.

Seahawks good on the 2 pt conversion to Lockett.

Seahawks 27, Texans 13

7:28 left in the game.

[Arky]

Texans go for it on 4th down and fail. Ball at midfield.

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The Seahawks RB Penny gets loose for a 47 yard rushing TD.

XP is no good.

Seahawks 33, Texans 13

Texans getting shutout in the 2nd half.

5:26 left in the game.

[Arky]

Jesus, Cleveland.

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Texans with ball at their 18 with 2 minutes left.

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Texans now at the Seahawk 37 as play is stopped for the injured Seahawk. 59 seconds left.

Texans run out of time.

Final score:

Seahawks 33, Texans 13

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Texans with a poor second half on both sides of the ball.........