Texans @ Vikings Game Day Thread - 11/2/08

[Kournikova]

Hi, everyone! :) Our Texans will make their first visit to the Metrodome when they play Adrian Peterson and the Vikings. Gametime and kickoff will be at 12:05PM Central Standard Time.

Dick Enberg and Randy Cross will announce the game commentary for the NFL On CBS, wih KHOU CBS 11 televising locally. Marc Vandermeer and Andre Ware will also announce the game play-by-play and analysis on flagship station KILT 610AM, and the Texans Radio Network.

We wish the Texans to play today with no penalities, turnovers, and especially no injuries. Let's see them try to win their fourth game in a row also even their record halfway in their 2008 NFL season at 4-4, and GO TEXANS!!!!! ;) :) :D

http://www.houstontexans.com/gameday/

http://the506.com/nflmaps/2008-09-CBS.html

[bobizzle]

i think our offense will struggle, but our D will run all over their horrid passing offense and AP wont be enough. I say we win 17-10:)

[Sprtsfanatic]

I just want to see us come out fired up and play like we have been...the rest will take care of itself and we should come away with another W. Some are predicting a loss, others a close win...I actually think we make a statement and win by ATLEAST a touchdown.

This will be the only time I complain about this but....that dang time change...now I have to wait one more hour before the game starts!!

[da.texans]

I hope you right, but if our O Put less than 21 point on the board I dont see we could walk out of their stadium with a Win.

[WriterGene]

Gearing up to watch here in Denver - THANK YOU DIRECTV!!!!

I think we can pull this one out. It's not going to be easy - but hopefully smart play and momentum will keep us rolling.

[TexansMVP]

Gettin pumped for the game as well. Hope it'll be a good one...for us.

[TexansMVP]

Interesting blurb about Steve Slaton and our run game today.


No doubt, Minnesota is nasty against the run (2.9 yards per carry allowed). But its strength lies up the gut with the two Williams'. There have been backs that have had success against the Vikings this season, namely quick versatile types - Chris Johnson (75 yards from scrimmage, 2 TDs in Week 4); Reggie Bush (93 yfs in Week 5). Slaton is very capable of working the outside and can supplement his ground game with his excellent ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.

Houston is a hard team to contain on offense given the abundance of weapons - Andre Johnson, Kevin Walter, Owen Daniels, Slaton. I fully expect Matt Schaub to be able to move the ball down into the red zone a few times on Sunday. And Slaton has been one of the most heavily-used backs in the league inside the 20 - his 24 red zone carries rank eighth among RBs, while no back has equaled his eight red zone targets. As you can see, there's a good reason Slaton has scored in five of the past six games. I'm betting that he'll make it six out of his last seven on Sunday.

http://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/blog/roto_arcade/post/Dissenting-Opinions-Week-9-Terrell-Owens-tric;_ylt=AsLEG3ubmRMPvpuJ0JEzcGe5bZ8u?urn=fantasy ,118910

[ubecool454]

I think we win this game by 2 scores. I just hope we can get up two scores by the half and keep AP off the field. I think the secondary comes up big today because Gus Ferotte just doesn't strike much fear in me. I think we should put Fred Bennett on Sidney Rice and give Dunta a lot of time on him too. They are all former gamecocks and Fred probably knows how to shut him down. When we are on offense hopefully a lot of play action since the vikes are solid against the run.

[CarolinaTexan]

Does anyone have a link to somewhere where i can watch the game online? Sucks being a Texans fan in carolina!

[bowldawg]

The offense should do pretty good, if we limit the sacks to 2 and the turnovers to 1.
The penalty stuation looks good for us as the hikings are 13th in the league.

Peterson is their only real gamebreaker threat, although they are 12th total offense.
Texans defense has steadily improved since week 2 and should continue to do so in this game.


Texans-28
Hikings-17

[msmith]

Does anyone have a link to somewhere where i can watch the game online? Sucks being a Texans fan in carolina!

http://www.stoogetv.com/player.html

...try that, man. You have to look to the right, and be ready, or the link will time out. But, it worked last week. And yes, I feel your pain-- but try being a Texans fan in TEXAS with just about the same amount of coverage you get over there-- i.e., no TV last week outside the Greater Houston area, NO gear at the local Academy, ETC., haha. Good luck with the link. ;)

[Neo]

Coach Cower just said Andre is the best WR in the league

[toogoodforeggie]

i agree that andre is #1 but cowhers list was pretty bad

[FLYmeatwad]

Hmm, that's discomforting...

[Texans86]

Missed opening, how did they get down so quickly?

[Reveal]

Here we go. Defense... Please show up today!

[FLYmeatwad]

Missed opening, how did they get down so quickly?

55 yard pass to Berrian, Peterson TD after 3 attempts for 5, 5, and 1.

[gmoneytexans08]

Here we go. Defense... Please show up today!

This gonna be a long day if offense has plays like that....

[RichieVar]

If he doesn't catch the long ball we make them march. We do NOT need their WR to be on fire when they already have Peterson.

[Reveal]

That pass was just a good play... I mean it was covered very well .. he just pulled and Andre Johnson... hopefully that was a fluke and all they get for the day.....

[DCtex]

Reeves was burnt

[FLYmeatwad]

Not a great start on offense either, let's hope the D steps up until we can get a rhythm down.

[RichieVar]

We really don't need this kind of start.

[Texans86]

I know safety is the main reason they call those penalties, but they were tangled up when going out of bounds, it's hard to know what's out and what's in at that point.

[DCtex]

Here we go again. We play bad on the road. Secondary burnt, AJ drop pass, Schaub is sacked

[dcallen123]

yea 15 yrd penalty

[toogoodforeggie]

reeves!!!!!!

[Reveal]

Thank you defense for showing up.. Thank you Reeves....

[dcallen123]

well...all right then...i'll take it

[FLYmeatwad]

That's why playing against Gus is good, he likes to cough it up just like that. Nice job Texans!

[TexansMVP]

Reeves was burnt

Reeves with some redemption!

[DCtex]

Reeves TD!!!

[dcallen123]

In your face charlie murphy

[Reveal]

Reeves was burnt

All is forgiven Reeves

[Texans86]

We all know he's really quick, he just can't get his head around most of the time. This time it was tipped up, and he had time to get under it and run. I'll take it.

[RichieVar]

We are right back in this!

[FLYmeatwad]

Let's hope we get another one of those on this drive as well. in Gus we Trust.

[TexansMVP]

Man they really are targeting Reeves today huh lol

[Texans86]

Alright, I know this is nitpicky, and I love the TD, but Reeves wasn't in a very good position on that INT either. He got lucky Berrian couldn't hold onto it.

[msmith]

In your face charlie murphy

...CHAAAAAARLIE Murphy, haha. ;)

[toogoodforeggie]

computer blue!

[TexansMVP]

Alright, I know this is nitpicky, and I love the TD, but Reeves wasn't in a very good position on that INT either. He got lucky Berrian couldn't hold onto it.

I agree. He got pretty lucky right there but I'll take it

[FLYmeatwad]

Is everything okay with Kris's leg? His first couple of kick offs have been short.

[Reveal]

Alright, I know this is nitpicky, and I love the TD, but Reeves wasn't in a very good position on that INT either. He got lucky Berrian couldn't hold onto it.
bleh ... you shoulda kept that thought.. we dont need it right now... a good play is a good play...

[kmc1499]

ok can we put daunte on berrian already?

[Texans86]

They are just hammering on Reeves. How long are we going to take that until we start doubling him?

[RichieVar]

That is the one aspect of our game that we haven't quite got down. The ability to jump on turnovers. That tipped ball usually gets dropped by us with us wondering what could have been. If we can force Gus to do that, we are in great shape.

Live Edit: We also need to keep the WR in front of us. They are obviously trying to keep our safetys back with the deep balls.

[Jottoz]

This is going to be a scary day if they are looking to do deep all the time

[RichieVar]

3 and out. WAY TO DO IT D!

Now the O needs to sustain a drive.

Or Jacoby can take one back. :D

[Reveal]

Here's our defense..

Jacoby Lets Do It

[TexansMVP]

Get Reeves some help. Berrian is way too fast.

[FLYmeatwad]

Did Gus just throw a short pass? Does the play book allow for that?

[TexansMVP]

Great stop by the D.

[FLYmeatwad]

Sometimes I watch these arrows go back and forth, or see a game with another team on TV, and I remember there are actual punters in the NFL. Nice kick.

[Texans86]

This is just like the Dolphins team from a few years ago. Gus at quarterback, a good defense, and a great running back from (the state of) Texas. We beat them on opening day, I think we can do the same today.

[RichieVar]

NEED a long drive.

[FLYmeatwad]

This is just like the Dolphins team from a few years ago. Gus at quarterback, a good defense, and a great running back from (the state of) Texas. We beat them on opening day, I think we can do the same today.

It would be a huge win, especially if Cincy and NE help us out too. And Baltimore loses.

[TexansMVP]

False start by Myers.

[FLYmeatwad]

We keep going in the wrong direction. What's going on with the offense?

Also, the Titans catch so many breaks.

[RichieVar]

Poor punt by Turk.

[DCtex]

Our OL is dominated

[RichieVar]

SO close Mario. SO close

[TexansMVP]

The crowd noise isn't helping either. I hope the O can regain their composure on the sideline right now.

[RichieVar]

Vikings O is gassing the D slowly. The O NEEDS to start making drives. Otherwise our D will be spent by the half.

[FLYmeatwad]

Let's cause a Turnover and make them regret not taking the 3.

[Texans86]

Reeves might have gotten lucky again. We'll see on the review.

[RichieVar]

Reeves REALLY isn't helping right now going one on one against Berrian.

[Wolf123]

Get reeves out of there

[FLYmeatwad]

He's a back up to AP, why can't we stop him?

[CoogBull]

Our defense is getting punked.

[Wolf123]

Because he's still really good

[RichieVar]

Taylor was a decent back before Peterson got there. It doesn't surprise me that he makes a move like that. What ISN'T helping though is our O being on the sidelines right now.

[Wolf123]

I like wilson play so far

[CoogBull]

Taylor was a decent back before Peterson got there. It doesn't surprise me that he makes a move like that. What ISN'T helping though is our O being on the sidelines right now.

The O is letting us down.

It is funny that Freotte is allowed to change the play at the line yet Matt is not.

[Wolf123]

Big play here!

[FLYmeatwad]

I'm beginning to question whether or not Minnesota actually has any other WRs. How many targets to BB so far?

[kmc1499]

bench reeves put in peety err well...

[CoogBull]

At some point can we ask the defense to stop someone?

[RichieVar]

Doesn't surprise me. Turk with a terrible punt and our Offense doing nothing. All we can do now is just score. We are still in this game.

[Wolf123]

What a shocker its reeves again!

[TexansMVP]

We're making Gus look good out there...wtf

[jmitch121]

Back off Reeves he is the reason why we have 7.

[FLYmeatwad]

**** man, we need to hit them hard here on Offense and answer back, though I'd prefer not getting into a gun fight with the Vikings, they did that a few weeks back with the Bears.

[Wolf123]

Doesn't surprise me. Turk with a terrible punt and our Offense doing nothing. All we can do now is just score. We are still in this game.

Were still in it but not playing well.

[Wolf123]

Back off Reeves he is the reason why we have 7.

and also the reason were down by 14

[RichieVar]

Alright. COME ON O!!!!

[tyhague]

for the love of god can we please find a DC? WAY too much talent on that defense to not make anything happen.

[TexansMVP]

Back off Reeves he is the reason why we have 7.

True but he's also why they have 14.

[TexansMVP]

Nice catch by OD. Let's keep this driving moving.

[FLYmeatwad]

Just keep throwing to OD as long as it's working, he's making some nice gains so far today.

[RichieVar]

Not liking that Schaub limp....

[jmitch121]

Seriously...Slaton isnt going to do anything against this D all day.

[Wolf123]

I love jacoby!

[RichieVar]

There we go!! Let's start showing some new looks!

[Texans86]

Wait a second...that was J.Jones...on the field...and it wasn't a kickoff/punt. Sweet

[Crockett]

Jacoby!!!

[TexansMVP]

There you go jacoby

[FLYmeatwad]

Wait a second...that was J.Jones...on the field...and it wasn't a kickoff/punt. Sweet

Well, he is a WR.

[jmitch121]

Here is where the best reciever in NFL will shine.

[RichieVar]

What a terrible throw.

[Texans86]

Awful throw...underthrown from the point it left his hand.

[Wolf123]

Stupid!

[Crockett]

darn!

[Texans86]

It's almost like Schaub didn't want to throw that ball, and it stuck in his hand. The receiver was wide open in the end zone.

[msmith]

...good God-- just good God. :(

[TexansMVP]

Wow...I was just saying to myself no turnover, no turnovers. doop!

[FLYmeatwad]

Ugh, that hurts. We need to keep causing turnovers until the offense gets it together. Such a good drive too.

[Farmer Bernie]

he's hurt. if he can't plant and throw, then he needs to sit

[zanth91]

Why was it so underthrown???

[Boooyd]

Schaub's knee is bothering him, it showed on that last pass.

[CoogBull]

This is depressing. Why can't this team be consistent?

[Wolf123]

He did pretty well other then that throw

[Farmer Bernie]

just another wide open WR down fieild that he's underthrown. something is wrong with him I think

[moses77550]

Take Schaub out he is hurting. He is making a bad mistake staying in the game.

[bs58]

Can't throw like he should with knee problem.

[FLYmeatwad]

Need to add some Sage to the mix?

[NBT]

Once again Schaub shows he cannot get out of the pocket and throw accurately. Flushed him out to his right and with plenty of time he throws a blooper which of course is intercepted by the Vikes! Yikes!

[moses77550]

J.Allen is a *******. He hit schaub low 2 times.

[CoogBull]

Ferguson is making some plays.

[Wolf123]

Need a big stop here on defense

[Texans86]

Bad throw, he might learn from it.

[toogoodforeggie]

great d!

[Wolf123]

J.Allen is a *******. He hit schaub low 2 times.

His motto of wine em dine em and sixty nine em says it all!

[RichieVar]

D just did their part. Now it is the O's turn.

[CoogBull]

Please let Jacoby break this punt for a score.

[Farmer Bernie]

You think? He is mentally challenged on road games!

It's the knee.

[FLYmeatwad]

Nice stand on D, now let's hope Jacoby takes it to the house.

[Wolf123]

You think? He is mentally challenged on road games!

I think he didn't get enough on the ball, the though process was right.

[TexansMVP]

Wow Bennett on Berrian leads to great coverage and a sack on D. Hmmmm.

[RichieVar]

Now that I think about it Allen has hit him low two times. Anyone think that was intentional?

[wildroot]

Need to add some Sage to the mix?

I don't know....Sage's last performance is still too fresh in my mind.

[gregastory]

It's the knee.

He's also 1-9 on the road, so it may very well be both...

[Crockett]

Defense picked up the Offense this time

[bs58]

If he is not major mistake by coaching staff.

[Boooyd]

For guys that aren't understanding:
The bad knee caused the bad pass. It was a good read.

[Wolf123]

Wow Bennett on Berrian leads to great coverage and a sack on D. Hmmmm.

Reeves has been beat every time

[Wolf123]

The white boys are doing pretty good

[RichieVar]

Schaub needs to start using his other weapons. THey are obviously targeting JOhnson. We need to start spreading the ball.

[Crockett]

Let's go Offense

[Texans86]

Come on...what was that. Zero time on that play.

[bs58]

He's DONE.

[TexansMVP]

These turnovers are just getting ridiculous.

[toogoodforeggie]

wow schaub

[Wolf123]

oh GOD!

[CoogBull]

Wow, this one is going bad fast.

[Boooyd]

Swear word

[RichieVar]

Our D is stopping Peterson and starting to get in the mode and our O is just letting them get the ball back.

[CoogBull]

We need to show more intensity on the road.

[Schaub2Andre4TD]

Their D-Line is pulverizing us. Schaub has no chance. No QB would have a shot now.

[TexansMVP]

Our D is doing a great job so far, but I keep on getting this eerie feeling that they are going to break a big one on us at this rate...Hope I'm wrong.

[Reveal]

Our fricken Offense is killing our Defense....
Wtf!

[texaninok]

Schaub is so soft

[toogoodforeggie]

****

[CoogBull]

This is why we will not go to the playoffs.

[RichieVar]

I really hope this doesn't turn into the Steelers game.

[Texans86]

Gus Frerotte looks phenomenal on our secondary.

[Schaub2Andre4TD]

Our D is doing a great job so far, but I keep on getting this eerie feeling that they are going to break a big one on us at this rate...Hope I'm wrong.
LOL you called it.

[texaninok]

get ****ing schaub out of there

[wildroot]

Our D is doing a great job so far, but I keep on getting this eerie feeling that they are going to break a big one on us at this rate...Hope I'm wrong.

Feeling=correct

[Wolf123]

Texans got to respond here

[Boooyd]

This looks like a loss.

[DCtex]

I dont think the fumble was Schaub's mistake he got hitted. The INT was his bad

[Crockett]

This one starting to get out of control. May be time to look at Sage if Shaub not healthy.

[bs58]

If the coaches don't understand this they are ID**TS.
At least Sage can move.

[Wolf123]

Shaub will have 4 turnovers before this game is over unless Gary has the ball's and pulls him now.

Two bad plays and you want to pull him?

[texaninok]

i am so sick of seeing this against quality opponents, but we do good against teams like detroit and cincy. this is bull****:mad::mad::mad::mad:

[TexansMVP]

LOL you called it.

I'm 2 for 2 today it seems...not good.

Time to see what our team is made of now. We get a score before the half, we're right back in it.

[msmith]

I dont think the fumble was Schaub's mistake he got hitted. The INT was his bad

...hitted?

[Boooyd]

We aren't out of it but we need a score ASAP.

[RichieVar]

I'm up for giving Schaub ONE more chance to show he can drive right now. If he goes 3 and out then Sage is going in.

[wildroot]

Schaub's our QB, we can't keep bouncing QBs in and out. He's got to work through this, it's part of the learning process.

[texaninok]

Two bad plays and you want to pull him?

yes, we want him pulled, he sucks. cant you see that
:mad:

[Sprtsfanatic]

Im all for schaub, but a hobbled qb isnt going to do us any good against this d-line...what a disappointment from the O so far...and whats with the no calls on hitting schaub in the knees?? What happened to the league was trying to protect their players blah blah blah...seems analyst were right...they are trying to protect big name marquee players...

We may just have to get Sage in there and hope he can manage this team...bad news is that he and AJ have no chemistry whatsoever...he loves throwing to walters though.

[RichieVar]

Two bad plays and you want to pull him?

I would pull him because it sure looks like his knee is limiting his ability right now.

[tyhague]

everyone calm down. we're only down two scores. Get a drive going here and put some points up and we get the ball to start the second half. We have the fourth best offense in the NFL. We get a TO or a big punt return and we're in this thing. Don't give up hope yet... lot of football left. we got this

[Texans86]

If the coaches don't understand this they are ID**TS.
At least Sage can move.

If you are blaming the fact that he can't move on the sack that caused a fumble, you missed the play completely. It was play action so M.Schaub had to turn his head away from the play. When he turned around, a guy was in his face and launching at him. Since we can't run, that play action is getting less and less effective.

[bigcarlos]

Put in SAge

[texaninok]

Step the **** up schaub!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wildroot]

If Schaub was hurt the coaches would pull him.

[Wolf123]

yes, we want him pulled, he sucks. cant you see that
:mad:

How stupid! Two bad plays doesn't mean you pull the QB! If he's hurt thats a different story.

[TexansMVP]

I think it's time for the Andre Johnson show!

[RichieVar]

Wow just showed the Vikings D recap and Allen DEFINITELY hit him low intentionally on one play.

[Wolf123]

have you guys forgotten what sage did last time, we don't need that, whats with the sudden hate for shaub

Him playing great for the last 3 games isn't enought for some people

[texaninok]

Well we cant continue to keep saying" lets just wait until the next series to see what he does" he needs to step up!!

[Texans86]

Schaub isn't getting a lot of help right now.

[moses77550]

If Schaub was hurt the coaches would pull him.

NO!!! HE is hurt. and he can't hold on to the ball....Take him out please!

[Wolf123]

Its the O-line that needs to step up!

[RichieVar]

Absolutely pathetic O right now. The D should be pissed.

[mldewey]

I dont think the fumble was Schaub's mistake he got hitted. The INT was his bad

You gotta take take of the ball and Schaub hasn't most of the year...throwing or in the backfield. He has been sacked 13 times and has 7 fumbles in 6+ games.... sorry... one more fumble as we speak. He has really cost them dearly so far.

[wildroot]

Rather than blamming Schaub, maybe the O-Line needs to start doing thier jobs and keep the D outta his face.

[TexansMVP]

Man the Vikings front 4 is looking crazy good right now.

[CoogBull]

I just hate the Dr. Jekkyl/Mr. Hyde nature of this team. All crisp at home, but when we go on the road we look like high school kids. It shows a lack of focus. It is a failure in coaching.

[texaninok]

him playing great for the last 3 games isn't enought for some people

he keeps fumbling the ball, its about to be 28-7 here soon
get the schaub colored glasses off. Hes hurt, he a liability. We should be beating this team

[Wolf123]

NO!!! HE is hurt. and he can't hold on to the ball....Take him out please!

You wouldn't be able to hold on to it either if jarod allen was hitting your arm!

[Boooyd]

This has been frustrating thus far.

[texaninok]

i just hate the dr. Jekkyl/mr. Hyde nature of this team. All crisp at home, but when we go on the road we look like high school kids. It shows a lack of focus. It is a failure in coaching.

exactly

[tyhague]

anyone here think we should cut turk?

[bs58]

I agree Matt should play if he is physically able to, but if he hurt enough that it hinders his ability to move around in the pocket or his ability to make a strong throw then you need to make a change.

[Wolf123]

Go ahead a count how many points our offense has put up today in the first half? Please use a calculator if you need to.

And so you place all the blame on one player!

[TexansMVP]

I thought AP would be giving us all the problems today but it's Gus/Berrian...crazy.

[moses77550]

It took this franchise 7 years to win 3 straight. We can't really think they will win on the road with a hurt QB and a rookie LT for the 4 straight. Good run Texans, let's beat the Ravens next week and try to win 3 more in a row.

(I am writing this now because I am getting offline)

[Wolf123]

anyone here think we should cut turk?

NO!

[wildroot]

I just hate the Dr. Jekkyl/Mr. Hyde nature of this team. All crisp at home, but when we go on the road we look like high school kids. It shows a lack of focus. It is a failure in coaching.

Looking "Crisp" against the Lions and Bengals isn't saying much.

[HuttoKarl]

There's still a ton of game left.

In Schaub We Trust.

[Sprtsfanatic]

no, but I dont think we need to replace reeves...I want to see tmac48 come on here and try to defend his boy again....he's been burnt on every play and the only reason he got the interception is because he was 2 steps behind the receiver and it bounced in his hands...if berrian catches that he's gone for a long gain....its sad. Ferotte has been throwing his way all game long and I dont expect to see any changes in that game plan

[msmith]

...the ole' Gameday Thread gets very "Lord of The Flies" on days like this. Being a sociology nerd, it is fun to watch temperments change, and to see full blown anarchy reigning supreme!

[tyhague]

NO!

okay... why not?

[moses77550]

There's still a ton of game left.

In Schaub We Trust.


In a healthy Schaub we trust!!!!!!

[Reveal]

I cant even enjoy how good our Defense is playing... If our offense was scoring then **** we'd have a game... we just keep shooting ourselves in the foot with these horrible turnovers....
****...
I had 3 weeks where my heart was ok ... and now its back to the same ol nervouse pounding...

[CoogBull]

Looking "Crisp" against the Lions and Bengals isn't saying much.

Well we looked crisp against the Colts before the...unplesantness.

[Wolf123]

okay... why not?

Because he's consistantly one of the best punters

[RichieVar]

Where's the holding call on McKinney?!

[toogoodforeggie]

pitiful

[TexansMVP]

If the Colts came back from a bigger deficit, then so can we with another half to go.

[tyhague]

i'm confused why everyone says our D looks good? we do look good stopping the run, but our 3rd down D is horrendous, just like it is every week we play a decent offense

[mldewey]

Him playing great for the last 3 games isn't enought for some people

True... but... at home and against three really bad teams.

[Boooyd]

In Schaub with a Good O-Line we trust. But this O-Line sucks, and I officially hate Chester Taylor....

[wildroot]

I cant even enjoy how good our Defense is playing...

Don't look now, but the D has given up 21 points in less than a half.

[Farmer Bernie]

Those of you saying the D is playing well - are you watching the same game as I am? 21 first half points? Allowing several long pass plays? virtually no pressure on Frerotte?

The run D has played well, but as a whole, this kind of defensive effort will not win games.

[HuttoKarl]

Nice motor by Bulman.

[TexansMVP]

Wow on Reeves again but luckily it was offensive pass interference

[wildroot]

If the Colts came back from a bigger deficit, then so can we with another half to go.

Texans<Colts

[HuttoKarl]

Wow on Reeves again.

Not much he can do getting pushed.

[Wolf123]

So far yea! He is at the top of the list with 2 Turnovers. Costing the Texans at least 7 points. Next move would be benching Reeves and put in Faggins. You need to address your biggest problems first. When the Vikings step up the pressure Shaub fails period and has shown nothing today to prove me wrong. All of the passes he has completed today have been to wide open WR's and some of those have even been short. Yea it sucks cause he has alot of talent but he is missing something dont know what it is.

His play like most QB's is only going to be good when he's not getting humped all over the field!

[RichieVar]

Come on let's get a FG before the half at least.

[TexansMVP]

Our coaches need to make some adjustments soon.

[CoogBull]

The watch word for our team needs to be "consistency."

[Sportswriter79]

It is becoming apparent that our recent success had something to do with the Dolphins, Bengals, and Lions' lack of competitiveness.

[TexansMVP]

Not sure what we'll do here...just no turn over is all I ask

[mldewey]

Don't look now, but the D has given up 21 points in less than a half.

I agree the D is not good, but when the O turns it over twice in one half, it compounds the problem.

[CoogBull]

It is becoming apparent that our recent success had something to do with the Dolphins, Bengals, and Lions' lack of competitiveness.

Correct. This is getting ridiculous.

[Wolf123]

Please get some points!

[wildroot]

It is becoming apparent that our recent success had something to do with the Dolphins, Bengals, and Lions' lack of competitiveness.

Thank you.

[twoniner]

The announcers are laughing at how much Reeves is being attacked.

[tyhague]

The watch word for our team needs to be "consistency."

could not agree with you more. if somehow we come back and win this game we're right there in the wildcard hunt. if we can't make halftime adjustments or get a score before the half, that might be one more season of disappointment.. come on guys, we're still in this.

[CoogBull]

I do not like Shanahan or Kubes clock management.

I think you should at least be able to buy beer for a decade before you can be a coordinator in the NFL.

[Clubroach]

It is becoming apparent that our recent success had something to do with the Dolphins, Bengals, and Lions' lack of competitiveness.

I look at the rest of our schedule and feel all sad inside :(

[msmith]

...taking a knee > than 8 yard "dink and dunks." :(

[Wolf123]

All I have seen is him shooting himself constantly in the foot. Vikings are very beatable today and he isnt finishing the job!

And all I see is viking players running through our O-line

[wildroot]

The announcers are laughing at how much Reeves is being attacked.

Our GM and Coach are the ones that wanted him. What's that tell you?

[twoniner]

Did we not have a timeout left? Ball at the 40 yard line with 8 seconds.

[texansssss]

Andre is the difference maker he only has one catch for 4 yds if we get him involved we have a good shot at coming back

[TexansMVP]

Our GM and Coach are the ones that wanted him. What's that tell you?

I know the guy is getting burnt constantly today, but someone made a good point early that he'd probably be able to get tons of INT if he just turned his head or adjusted his technique slightly. I thought he'd able to figure it by now with our coaching staff, but he's definitely still a liability right now.

[Texan Naija]

All I have seen is him shooting himself constantly in the foot. Vikings are very beatable today and he isnt finishing the job!

Yeah I agree, but I am willing to give most of that to the various low shots Schaub has taken today although if this performance continues into the second with more turn overs, I would be expecting to see Rosenfels in the 4th.

We haven't been able to Andre do much which is sad.

[msmith]

I know the guy is getting burnt constantly today, but someone made a good point early that he'd probably be able to get tons of INT if he just turned his head or adjusted his technique slightly. I thought he'd able to figure it by now with our coaching staff, but he's definitely still a liability right now.

...I don't know how many of you are old enough to remember-- but #29 PATRICK ALLEN, will bring chills to some of you "elder statesman." He played opposite, Cris Dishman-- ALWAYS was picked on, and had the SAME technique with the exact same results. :(

[CoogBull]

Our defense is playing pretty well, but the offense is not focused. The staff need to get on their butts and let them know that this is not acceptable.

I just can not understand why they can not get this team focused on the road. It is hard to win on the road in this league, but you have to learn to do it. This is why I doubt Kubes so much.

[wildroot]

I am now expecting a total blowout today just to get my mind ready for it and prepared. I am now looking forward to seeing a young player step up and make progress and someone show some stones with a good play. Thats today's goal starting the 2nd half.

Well, anything can happen here...I'm not giving up. Lots of game to play still.

But Kool-Aid aside, from where we were last year to where we are this year is a huge disapointment. We've lost to every team we've faced this year that was anywhere in the "ballpark" to be considered "good" and i use that term loosely. The only teams we've beaten were two 0 and whatever teams and a 1-15 team last year that we squeeked by in the last few seconds. Not a whole lot to hang your hat on. IMO it all falls on the coaches, the players they've brought in and their preparation (or lack of)

Anyway, hopefully we can come back and salvage this game, otherwise it's going to be more of the same this year as the last 7.

[wildroot]

I know the guy is getting burnt constantly today, but someone made a good point early that he'd probably be able to get tons of INT if he just turned his head or adjusted his technique slightly. I thought he'd able to figure it by now with our coaching staff, but he's definitely still a liability right now.

Then the questions begs to be answered....why don't the coaches see that and work with him to that effect?

[bobizzle]

this game is still winnable. Think of the Carolina game last season. And please tell me no one is baggin on Schaub again...he has the SECOND best DE to deal with right now:p

[RichieVar]

Sage looks to be warming up with his helmet on. No copters please.