Big Cat Country - Jaguars vs. Texans 2012Stand United, Duval Til We Diehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47383/bigcatcountry_fave.png2012-11-18T17:00:13-05:00http://www.bigcatcountry.com/rss/stream/34254612012-11-18T17:00:13-05:002012-11-18T17:00:13-05:00Upset attempt for Jaguars falls short in OT, 43-37
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<p>A 48-yard touchdown pass from Matt Schaub to Andre Johnson with two minutes remaining in overtime gave the Texans a 43-37 victory.</p> <p>Although the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jaguars</a> played the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> as close as possible, a 48-yard touchdown pass from <span>Matt Schaub</span> to <span>Andre Johnson</span> with two minutes remaining in overtime gave the home team a 43-37 victory.</p>
<p>After the two teams traded field goals in overtime, the Jaguars were afforded a golden opportunity in Houston territory following an interception by Derek Cox. However, they didn't gain a yard and elected to go for it on fourth and 10 instead of kick a 64-yard field goal or pin the Texans deep. The attempt was incomplete and two plays later, the Texans became the winners.</p>
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<p>In a game that was very successful for the Jaguars offense, the team received contributions from players that have been very quiet for most of the season. <span>Chad Henne</span>, in replacement of the injured <span>Blaine Gabbert</span>, completed 16-of-33 passes for 354 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.</p>
<p>His main target was <span>Justin Blackmon</span> who finished with the second most receiving yards in a game in franchise history as he accumulated 236 yards on seven receptions, including an 81-yard touchdown. Also making major contributions were Jalen Parmele and <span>C.J. Mosley</span>.</p>
<p>While the loss is frustrating considering the opportunities the Jaguars were afforded, it also presented positives that haven't come often in a 1-9 season. The Jaguars will travel back home to face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Titans</a> in Week 12 where Henne will likely be the starter.</p>
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https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2012/11/18/3663094/jaguars-texans-final-score-recapAdam Stites2012-11-18T16:24:33-05:002012-11-18T16:24:33-05:00Chad Henne smirks at your efforts, Shayne Graham
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<p>With a missed field goal by <span>Shayne Graham</span>, the <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jaguars</a> and <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Texans</a> headed to overtime. <span>Chad Henne</span> responded with the most dickish, smirk/laugh ever recorded.</p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 16px;">Nice moustache, Chad.</span></p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2012/11/18/3663052/chad-henne-smirks-at-your-efforts-shayne-grahamAdam Stites2012-11-18T16:19:12-05:002012-11-18T16:19:12-05:00Headed to overtime, tied 34-34
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<p>The Texans will receive the ball to begin the overtime and need a touchdown to win it. A field goal will give the Jaguars an opportunity to tie.</p> <p>Despite a 15-point spread in favor of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a>, the two teams finished the 60 minutes of regulation deadlocked in a 34-34 tie. The Texans had the opportunity to win with a long field goal attempt by <span>Shayne Graham</span>, but the kicker shanked the kick wide left.</p>
<p>In the fourth quarter the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jaguars</a> struck first with an 81-yard touchdown pass from <span>Chad Henne</span> to <span>Justin Blackmon</span> to take a 34-20 lead. It was Henne's fourth touchdown of the game and gave Blackmon the third most yards in a game in Jaguars franchise history with 221.</p>
<p>However, the Texans rallied back with two long sustained drives that were assisted by the Jaguars offense completely stopping any momentum it entered the final minutes of the game with. </p>
<p>The Texans will receive the ball to begin the overtime and need a touchdown to win it. A field goal will give the Jaguars an opportunity to tie.</p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2012/11/18/3663020/jaguars-texans-score-updateAdam Stites2012-11-18T15:53:01-05:002012-11-18T15:53:01-05:00Bloodluszny
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<p>As the captain of the defense, <span>Paul Posluszny</span> is expected to set an example as a tough, hard-nosed player in the middle of the defense. Umm...mission accomplished. \m/ \m/</p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 16px;">During the fourth quarter, Posluszny suffered a cut over his nose that resulted in a ton of blood streaming down his face. With three minutes remaining in the game, Posluszny has recorded 13 tackles, an interception and a forced fumble that set up a touchdown.</span></p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2012/11/18/3662912/bloodlusznyAdam Stites2012-11-18T15:24:32-05:002012-11-18T15:24:32-05:00Henne continues to find success, Jags lead 27-20
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<p>Chad Henne threw his third touchdown pass of the game in the third quarter, finding Marcedes Lewis in the end zone for the second time.</p> <p>If you thought the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> would make halftime adjustments that would slow the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jaguars</a> momentum that was built by <span>Chad Henne</span> in the first half, you were promptly proven wrong on the first play from scrimmage as the backup quarterback found <span>Justin Blackmon</span> for another big play.</p>
<p>Although that drive resulted in a successful field goal from <span>Josh Scobee</span>, a turnover forced by the resurgent Jaguars defense gave the Jaguars the ball in the red zone and Henne took advantage with his third touchdown pass of the game and the second caught by <span>Marcedes Lewis</span>.</p>
<p>The Texans found some big plays on offense, but have been unable to find the end zone in the second half. They trail by a touchdown with one quarter to play, but regardless of the result, the Jaguars and Henne have certainly been a surprisingly competitive team in a Week 11 game they were expected to get trounced in.</p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2012/11/18/3662746/jaguars-texans-score-updateAdam Stites2012-11-18T15:17:22-05:002012-11-18T15:17:22-05:00Wade Phillips has a sad
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jaguars</a> are 1-8. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> are 8-1. The Jaguars are beating the Texans.</p>
<p>Among the many things going wrong for the Texans, the vaunted Houston defense, led by defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, has been shredded by <span>Chad Henne</span> of all people for three touchdowns.</p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 16px;">Awwww</span></p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2012/11/18/3662726/wade-phillips-has-a-sadAdam Stites2012-11-18T14:31:16-05:002012-11-18T14:31:16-05:00Jaguars finding success minus Gabbert, tied 17-17
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<p>At the half, Chad Henne has completed eight-of-11 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns, which leaves him with a 154.4 passer rating.</p> <p>After <span>Blaine Gabbert</span> left the game early with a right elbow contusion, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jaguars</a> handed the ball over to <span>Chad Henne</span> with a 7-0 deficit. He responded and led the team to a 17-17 tie after the first two quarters.</p>
<p>While Gabbert has the stronger arm and makes safer decisions that will result in fewer interceptions over the long-term, Henne is seemingly much more willing to take shots down-field. He began that with a 63-yard completion to <span>Justin Blackmon</span> that was shortly followed by a jump ball in the end zone that was caught by <span>Marcedes Lewis</span> for a touchdown.</p>
<p>Henne continued that success on his following drive too, although most of that was due to <span>Cecil Shorts III</span> making players miss on a screen pass that turned into a 67-yard touchdown for the Jaguars. </p>
<p>Although the defense struggled early, giving up an insanely easy 84-yard drive on the first possession of the game that only required five plays, they settled in the remainder of the half and forced three punts from <span>Donnie Jones</span> of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a>. </p>
<p>At the half, Henne has completed eight-of-11 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns, which leaves him with a 154.4 passer rating. Gabbert is questionable to return, although his return seems very doubtful if Henne continues to play as he did in the first half.</p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2012/11/18/3662354/jaguars-texans-score-updateAdam Stites