Official Texans vs. Seahawks Game Thread, 9/29/2013

[Arky]

The 2-1 Houston Texans host the Seattle Seahawks (3-0) this Sunday, noon at Reliant Stadium in a Week 4 matchup. Denver and Seattle are currently rated as the top teams in the NFL at the moment in many of the power rankings. Seattle is coming off a 45-17 victory over the Jags. The Texans are coming off a 30-9 loss to the Ravens and could right a few wrongs with a victory.

Bye weeks start this week with Green Bay and Carolina not playing.

TV = FOX (channel 26 local), noon Sunday

Announcers = Chris Myers, Tim Ryan

The line = Seahawks by 2.5 to 3

[HPF Bob]

Fortunately, Dallas is at San Diego for one of the late games so the Texans will probably get the early slot for most Texas viewers and then the late viewers will either see the Cowboys/Chargers or Broncos/Eagles.

[cadams]

this website shows maps of what games are showing where every week. i think the coming week's games are updated on tuesday or wednesday every week.

both the texans and cowboys are being shown state wide.

http://506sports.com/nfl/

[Nconroe]

It could be a close game as the line expects.

Seahawks haven't been real dominant on the road, including with Carolina in week 1 of this year.

Seahawks have been mostly a ground and pound team this year so, if we can stop their running game with our defense, and perhaps help us win the turnover battle then we got a chance.

Then if our offense can be consistent, no bad turnovers, keep out of negative plays against a very good defense, trying to be positive on this.

Seattle does have two good CB, so our passing will have to be very accurate and run some new groupings perhaps to get guys open.

ST, just make good tackles and should be ok.

This would be a good win to show Texans can play with the big boys.

[popanot]

My brain tells me otherwise, but my gut tells me the Texans are going to win this game. I just have that feeling they're going to play a solid game and pull it out.

[HPF Bob]

I have faith that the Seahawks are the extreme home/road Jeckyl/Hyde of the NFL. Whether that makes them vulnerable enough for the Texans to beat them is still an open question but I'd give the Texans no chance if the game were in Washington. The noon start is also going to seem like a 10 a.m. start for them. Makes sense to try to jump on them early while they are half asleep.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

I have faith that the Seahawks are the extreme home/road Jeckyl/Hyde of the NFL. Whether that makes them vulnerable enough for the Texans to beat them is still an open question but I'd give the Texans no chance if the game were in Washington. The noon start is also going to seem like a 10 a.m. start for them. Makes sense to try to jump on them early while they are half asleep.

A lot depends on Andre. We were lost after he bruised his calf (and only mostly lost before that).

[HPF Bob]

C'mon Wade. Time to dial up the blitz packages.

SEATTLE Injury report

Max Unger C Arm Limited Participation in Practice Doubtful
Breno Giacomini T Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
J.R. Sweezy G Back Full Participation in Practice Probable

On the Texans' report...

OT Duane Brown did not participate in practice and is listed as questionable.
CBs Johnathon Joseph and Kareen Jackson both listed as questionable.
WR Andre Johnson is listed as questionable.
There's a ton of guys listed as probable including Schaub, Foster, Daniels, Posey, Myers, Cushing and McCain.
Tim Dobbins is the only player declared OUT.

[WMH]

Saw a report that Andre was good to go.

What happened to Dobbins? Don't recall that one.

[Arky]

Texans win the toss and will receive. Martin downs the kickoff in the endzone. Texans ball at their 20.

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Foster for 1.

Foster sweeps left for 16.

Schaub pressured has his pass batted down, inc. 2nd and 10 coming up.

Foster for 2. 3rd and 8 coming up.

Schaub pressured throws inc. Texans have to punt.

Seahawks bring the punt back to their 29 yard line. Seahawks ball.

[Arky]

Deep pass to Rice is inc but they are going to get Joseph for PI. Places the ball at the Texan 37.

Lynch for 4.

Lynch for 3. 3rd and 3 coming up.

Wilson pressured throws inc. Seahawks to try a 48-yard FG.

Hauschka's FG is good.

Seahawks 3, Texans 0

11:11 left in the 1st quarter.

[chuck]

Players drafted before Richard Sherman:

Brandon Harris
Roc Charmichael
Shiloh Keo

[Nconroe]

Come on Texans.

[Arky]

Martin brings the ensuing kickoff back to the Texan 19. Texans ball.

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Screen to AJ goes for 12.

Tate for 11.

Tate for 1.

Pass to Graham goes all the way to the Seahawk 40, 1st down.

Pass to AJ complete at the Seahawk 23, 1st down.

Foster for about 2.

Tate for 3. 3rd and 5 coming up.

Pass is tipped about 4 times and is INT'ed by the Seahawks. Seahawks ball at their 9. 6:22 left in the 1st quarter.

[Nconroe]

Crap, questionable throw in coverage, bobbled and int when looked like a for sure score. Maybe defense gets it right back.

[Arky]

Lynch for 3 or 4.... Flag down.....Holding on Seahawks, places the ball at the Seahawk 5, 1st and 14.

Flags presnap, offsides Seahawks, 1/2 the distance. 1st and 17 coming up.

Lynch busts out for the 43 yard gain.

Turbin gets 7.

Turbin TFL'ed by Watt. 3rd and 7 coming up.

Wilson sacked by Smith! Seahawks have to punt.

Seahawks down the punt at the Texan 10. 2:47 left in the 1st quarter.

[Arky]

Foster runs for no gain.

Dumpoff pass to Foster goes for about 31 up the sideline.

Pass to AJ good to the Seahawk 43, 1st down.

Foster for no gain.

Pass to Graham goes for 12. Ball at the Seahawk 31.

End of the 1st quarter.

[Arky]

Schaub hits Graham over the middle for the TD! 31 yards.

Texans 7, Seahawks 3

[Nconroe]

Nice pass protection by OL on TD pass to Garrett Graham, nice drive.

[Nconroe]

Man, how did Texans not recover fumble on kickoff. Hope we start making the turnovers.