TNF: Indianapolis Colts v. Houston Texans

[chitownbears22]

Andrew Luck is officially out per Schefter.

Who do you have?

I will take the Arian Foster led run game in a close one.

[sheetskout]

Have money on the Colts as a PK. We need Andrew Luck to start. Right now it's sort of oa 50/50.

Andrew Luck - Indianapolis Colts - 2015 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6439/andrew-luck)

[chitownbears22]

Have money on the Colts as a PK. We need Andrew Luck to start. Right now it's sort of oa 50/50.

Andrew Luck - Indianapolis Colts - 2015 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6439/andrew-luck)

Not 50/50. He is out

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter · 6m6 minutes ago
Colts QB Matt Hasselbeck is starting tonight, per source. No Andrew Luck again.

[chitownbears22]

Per roto


NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Andrew Luck (questionable, shoulder) is expected to miss Thursday night's game against the Texans.

Rapoport said Luck will test his arm before the game, but the plan is for Matt Hasselbeck to start. Hasselbeck played well against the Jaguars last week, but Luck sitting is a downgrade for all the Colts' skill players. With 10 days off before the Patriots in Week 6, this should be the last game Luck is forced to miss.

[FBallHobbies]

Regardless, Houston's defense has been far from spectacular. I think the Colts will kick a bunch of field goals. But Arian should run all over that depleted Colts D. 27 - 23 texans

[FreeMan12406]

Yeah there is no 50/50, just came across ESPN. He is out. And they will lose.

[coltsnsox07]

Eesh, just what I wanted to watch tonight, Ryan Mallett vs Matt Hasselbeck..

[FBallHobbies]

Eesh, just what I wanted to watch tonight, Ryan Mallett/Brian hoyer vs Matt Hasselbeck..

Fixed

[paragon11]

Schefter also tweeted out that Hasselbeck was in the ER until 2am on Wednesday dealing with a virus. He won't be playing at 100% either.

Terry

[sheetskout]

Yep, just saw that float across twitter. Go Hasslebeck :o

[cnewby]

Is the crappy Hou DEF a sneaky FF play tonight?

[joem1cha3l]

I took the under in tonights game. I have a feeling we are about to see a prettttty crappy game.

[IronMonkey415]

Alfredo Blue is probably the only guy I would play if I was playing FF.

[NeedChapmans]

World from Houston is that Hasslebeck may not start either. Having real trouble this morning ... may have to go w/ Josh Johnson.

Gonna be a brutal game to watch.

[ssbledsoe]

The Colts QB situation doesn't worry me from a betting standpoint. The lack of Vontae Davis and DeAndre Hopkins playing for TEX is more worrisome. He'll probably get 20 targets and go bananas. Colts offense will score points. Colts defense will allow points. I would wait for the line to drop to its lowest point hopefully under 40 and grab the over.

[88horsepower]

World from Houston is that Hasslebeck may not start either. Having real trouble this morning ... may have to go w/ Josh Johnson.

Gonna be a brutal game to watch.

According to Stampede Blue, Colts blog, Hass is expected to start. We'll see. If it's Josh Johnson, I'm expecting to see a lot of Frank Gore and Josh Robinson.

Report: Matt Hasselbeck expected to start for Colts on Thursday night - Stampede Blue (http://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/10/8/9478815/report-matt-hasselbeck-expected-to-start-for-colts-on-thursday-night-andrew-luck-texans#comments)

[NeedChapmans]

According to Stampede Blue, Colts blog, Hass is expected to start. We'll see. If it's Josh Johnson, I'm expecting to see a lot of Frank Gore and Josh Robinson.

Report: Matt Hasselbeck expected to start for Colts on Thursday night - Stampede Blue (http://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/10/8/9478815/report-matt-hasselbeck-expected-to-start-for-colts-on-thursday-night-andrew-luck-texans#comments)

T'was a few hours ago, things have changed since.

Wonder if the Colts can just forefeit a week and get two weeks off because the Patriots crush 'em.

[Jay9Suited]

ppl are actually going to watch this?

[88horsepower]

T'was a few hours ago, things have changed since.

Wonder if the Colts can just forefeit a week and get two weeks off because the Patriots crush 'em.

Ugh, brutal. Well, Josh Johnsongets another chance to audition for a job. This could get really ugly.

[meandsharon11]

being a texans fan i hope they win tonight. that being said I think they will win based on the multiple players the colts will be missing. they have little to speak of in a running game and defense is not good. The Texans will tee off on whoever the qb is and blitz all night long.

[Kosmo Kards]

I didn't think Luck would play until next sunday night against the Pats. I think the Texans win this one 23-20.

[88horsepower]

I didn't think Luck would play until next sunday night against the Pats. I think the Texans win this one 23-20.

Wouldn't surprise me in the least if the Texans won. Hasselbeck is suffering from a virus and Josh Johnson was jobless a week ago. This could be ugly with Vontae Davis nursing an injury, too.

[pgisback]

This is going to be ugly!

[whodeynation765]

As long as Josh Johnson doesn't attempt a pass they should be alright.....

[88horsepower]

As long as Josh Johnson doesn't attempt a pass they should be alright.....

Lots and lots of Gore and Robinson, please. The optimistic side of me is saying, Josh Johnson can make some things happen and manage a good game is Hasselbeck can't go. The realistic side of me is saying Indy is in deep trouble.

[Hoop]

Ugh, brutal. Well, Josh Johnsongets another chance to audition for a job. This could get really ugly.

Worse than the Curtis Painter days? :(:eek:

[IronMonkey415]

Mallett coming out party tonight.

[Bars and Bar]

Mallett coming out party tonight.

1st quarter or 2nd quarter? :doh: I feel Mallett will come out in the 1st and Hoyer will take charge. :D :eek:

[corndog]

ppl are actually going to watch this?

I will be watching the Astros play the Royals.
The Texans are unwatchable.

[ninjacookies]

This could be very ugly, and most likely Foster will play lights out assuming the Colts can't move the ball and they make this a T.O.P war.

TY tends to destroy houston, but I think Moncrief and Fleener are going to be the ones with the big games considering they don't have a qb who can chuck it deep right now. Expecting a bunch of dink n' dunks.

[Seahawks fan]

If the Texans win they will be in 1st place in their division at 2-3. exciting................

[joem1cha3l]

If the Texans win they will be in 1st place in their division at 2-3. exciting................

Sounds like the old NFC South lol

[Bars and Bar]

expect a ton of HOU blitz

[ninjacookies]

Fire up your Houston DST's, folks. Yes, I know they've been horrific thus far, but this just has all the right ingredients.

[88horsepower]

Worse than the Curtis Painter days? :(:eek:

Well, I'll say this for Curtis, his awful performance made this rainbow much more affordable.

http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag2/ColtsFanGreg7609/2009%20Rookies/IMG_NEW_0001_zpsjklahsnu.jpg

[blackbears86]

Fire up your Houston DST's, folks. Yes, I know they've been horrific thus far, but this just has all the right ingredients.


And............that's exactly what I just did. Plucked them right off the waiver wire. Hoping for 5 sacks, 1 FF, 1 pick.

[BostonNut]

Come on Houston...Big Vince deserves much better than this...

[NeedChapmans]

"Matt Hasselbeck told me he has a bacterial infection. On antibiotics. Energy levels extremely low, hoping he can make it thru 4 quarters."

Would assume Luck's arm has fallen off to allow Hasselbeck to start the biggest game of the season for Indy so far.

[trixstar]

Do something for once this season Watt.

[chitownbears22]

Do something for once this season Watt.

Yeah QB pressures, TFL and stout in the run is nothing. He needs to get those sacks because that is the only important defensive stat. Come on Trixstar you know better.

[trixstar]

Yeah QB pressures, TFL and stout in the run is nothing. He needs to get those sacks because that is the only important defensive stat. Come on Trixstar you know better.

I'm working on my second six pack of Newcastle, I haven't heard Watt's name much this year. I am not impressed :coffee:

[pgisback]

Houston is a complete mess. Still think Indy can win this without luck. Although the Astros are legit!!

[JohnRyno]

anyone else starting Gore?

[TheMosh]

So who's backing up matt

[IronMonkey415]

Foster is getting everything tonight, should finish with 280+ yards.

[pgisback]

Solid drive, reminds me of the Redskins offense. Alread 6 min off the clock!

[pgisback]

Wow!! Brutal turnover

[IronMonkey415]

Yup every time I say something I jinx the player.

[jbrandonw]

Sucks because mallett seemed to be getting comfortable. That wasn't his fault, but will still mess with his confidence.

[zoeman1999]

this is a battle of QBs.........That nobody wants to start...

[jason122883]

They just got Lions'd

[pgisback]

What?? How can they not call that??

[Highroller]

That's just plain awful

[joem1cha3l]

I haven't seen that in a longggg time

[lionsfan20]

Wow at least they are consistently missing calls this year. That was terrible no call or picked up flag.

[Seahawks fan]

Since when did CBS have thursday night games? I thought they were only on NFL Network aside from the Thanksgiving games.

[fullmetal]

Since when did CBS have thursday night games? I thought they were only on NFL Network aside from the Thanksgiving games.

First half of every season is on both channels.

Why is Bjoern Werner not playing?

No NCAA game tonight? That is what I watch on Thursdays.

[sheetskout]

Since when did CBS have thursday night games? I thought they were only on NFL Network aside from the Thanksgiving games.

"On February 5, 2014, in a partnership with CBS Sports, CBS announced that it would air Thursday night NFL games in simulcast with NFL Network during weeks 2 through 8 and a Saturday doubleheader game during Week 16 of the 2014 regular season. The remainder of the games will air on NFL Network, and will be simulcast on broadcast television stations in the primary markets of the participating teams. NFL Network hosts will still handle duties for pre-game, halftime and post-game coverage; however, Jim Nantz and Phil Simms, who host CBS's NFL coverage, will handle commentary for the games and all of the games in the package will be produced by CBS Sports."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Network

[joem1cha3l]

Since when did CBS have thursday night games? I thought they were only on NFL Network aside from the Thanksgiving games.

The whole year this year.

[trixstar]

Holy Lord the Texans are awful

[Seahawks fan]

Thanks.. I pay extra for a package with NFL Network so if they were on CBS all year I was going to ditch it.

[trixstar]

Are the big wigs of the Texans on the side lines thinking their presence will actually matter?

[BoxBreaker72]

Well, at least the Lions aren't the only team wasting an all time great talent.

Watt deserves so much better than this.

[IronMonkey415]

They abandon him and threw him away, now he is back for revenge.

[Sauceman]

Glad I ran out Houston D all over the place they are rancid!! They stink!

[HBMC]

Andre Johnson with the wide open TD in the back of the End Zone, not touched off of the line at all.

[chitownbears22]

Houston sucks.

[pgisback]

Nice to see Andre get some love!! Houston is awful

[Kosmo Kards]

I think the Colts figured they didn't even need Luck to beat Houston. Rest him up for the Pats.

[88horsepower]

I think the Colts figured they didn't even need Luck to beat Houston. Rest him up for the Pats.

Looks like it might work out. I'm glad Hass was able to go tonight!

[trixstar]

Gotta bring Hoyer in the 2nd half. This is ridiculous.

[mrmojorisin71]

Are the big wigs of the Texans on the side lines thinking their presence will actually matter?

The big wigs in Houston are a sham

[ssbledsoe]

Peyton Manning is humming: "That's an awful di-vi-sion"

[Seahawks fan]

WATT just happend?

[pgisback]

That's so soft. I'll take it though.

[berkey33]

Needs to be fines for flops

[Seahawks fan]

That's so soft. I'll take it though.

It was soft but remember that 1 ref told Cam Newton he was too young to get that call.. on the flip side Hasselbeck is as old as father time..in that case he's gonna get every call.

[joem1cha3l]

Pagano will be gone after this year. Guaranteed.

[devo]

This is just great. The Texans are getting whooped by a bunch of old guys.

[BostonNut]

Peyton Manning is humming: "That's an awful di-vi-sion"

Jim Sorgi could lead the Colts to one of these this year...

https://nesncom.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/colts-banner-crop.jpg

Such a God-awful division....

[Bars and Bar]

1st quarter or 2nd quarter? :doh: I feel Mallett will come out in the 1st and Hoyer will take charge. :D :eek:

2nd quarter.... Dang it!!!!!

[lionsfan20]

Mallett takes himself out!? What a dummy. He might have just lost his job! Lol idiot

[jbrandonw]

I thought mallett was doing decent.

[pgisback]

As a colts bettor, much rather have Mallett in there. Dang

[Kosmo Kards]

Mallet is such a tool.

[jbrandonw]

What a fustercluck.

[Seahawks fan]

ugh get back in there Foster

[Jay9Suited]

Mallett is rooting for the Colts right now.

[lionsfan20]

Arian Foster needs to retire. Guy is a walking medical emergency. He is made of glass.

[pgisback]

That was an obvious flag. What a dummy

[Pot Roast]

Texas might have the worst play caller in history of the NFL.

[88horsepower]

Jim Sorgi could lead the Colts to one of these this year...

https://nesncom.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/colts-banner-crop.jpg

Such a God-awful division....

Well, he's doing color commentary for the game. Maybe he can suit up.

[JohnRyno]

wow, didn't know buy college bud nick was still in the league

[88horsepower]

See ya, Foster.

[chitownbears22]

Houston needs Charles James

[Pot Roast]

Why is Houston taking time outs?:confused:

[pgisback]

Poor Mallett. That's kind of effed up to bench after he really didn't do anything wrong

[Sauceman]

Mallett seems pretty punchable, no?

[HBMC]

Mallett seems pretty punchable, no?

Why? What did he do to deserve that?

[Seahawks fan]

well now its a game

[88horsepower]

You have got to be kidding me.

[CCSportsCards]

Lol colts d

[pgisback]

How do you allow that?? Unreal

[KevJo]

Boom what a catch!

Kevin

[lionsfan20]

Lmao!! How do you let that happen?! Holy cow!

[BoxBreaker72]

Horrible...Just horrible

[GOWIFB]

That is by far the most wide open I have ever seen a receiver on a hail mary. WTF were the defenders doing? My god you could see that receiver was going to catch that far before the ball ever got there. Hahahaha what a fail

[Skootown]

Least-contested hail mary in NFL history?

[BostonNut]

Oh dear God....

This is professional football at it's finest....or not.

Did one Colts player even leave their feet??

[Jay9Suited]

Great read by Hoyer, the new starting QB for the Texans.

[lionsfan20]

Hope mallett learned a valuable lesson today. If you are still breathing and walking you DONT take yourself out of the game! I have never seen a QB barely hanging on the the starting job take himself out of the game for some minor stinger or getting the wind knocked out. Whatever it was he f'ed up big-time.

[joem1cha3l]

That was the worst defense on a Hail Mary I've ever seen in my life lol

[88horsepower]

Oh dear God....

This is professional football at it's finest....or not.

Did one Colts player even leave their feet??

I know one Colts fan who left his feet.

[Athey49]

Ryan Mallett might just go home during halftime

[88horsepower]

Ryan Mallett might just go home during halftime

Judging by his body language, he's already halfway out the door.

[Seahawks fan]

To think that in Hasselbeck's LONG NFL career an OLD Andre Johnson might be the best reciever he's ever had... pretty sad. Hasselbeck has done a ton with some subject WRs in his career.

[jewcer2k5]

Great box out jaelen. #godevils

[88horsepower]

Way to go, Frank!

[molarson23]

Great box out jaelen. #godevils

Agreed!!!

[lionsfan20]

So the big question in mind while watching this game.... Why does hasselback look so much better than luck? Colts offense is clicking with him at QB. Is he really better at ave 35 than the chosen one Andrew luck? It sure looks like it to me. Luck has not looked this good all year.

[pgisback]

So the big question in mind while watching this game.... Why does hasselback look so much better than luck? Colts offense is clicking with him at QB. Is he really better at ave 35 than the chosen one Andrew luck? It sure looks like it to me. Luck has not looked this good all year.

They're playing Houston. I think Luck would have dominated this game. But Hasselbeck does look efficient out there.

[pgisback]

Damn was watching the baseball game!! How'd Indy score so quick?

[lionsfan20]

They're playing Houston. I think Luck would have dominated this game. But Hasselbeck does look efficient out there.
Hasselback didn't look bad in his last win either. This is only his second start and he was sick all week. I think he is making luck look pretty bad. I really thought it was just the guys around luck not performing but that doesn't seem to be the case.

[Scottish Punk]

Judging by his body language, he's already halfway out the door.

No kidding. Hard for a team to rally behind a pouting baby. I hop Hoyer stays in for the rest of the season. He isn't great but better than Mallett.

[88horsepower]

So the big question in mind while watching this game.... Why does hasselback look so much better than luck? Colts offense is clicking with him at QB. Is he really better at ave 35 than the chosen one Andrew luck? It sure looks like it to me. Luck has not looked this good all year.

Luck played the Bills, Jets and Titans.

Hass got the Jags and Texans.

[coltsnsox07]

The old man has found the fountain of youth!
http://http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz43/coltsnsox07/ap09090301754371_zpstp88sgma.jpg (http://s812.photobucket.com/user/coltsnsox07/media/ap09090301754371_zpstp88sgma.jpg.html)

[88horsepower]

Ha! He actually had hair!

[coltsnsox07]

I forgot he was in the '98 draft...

[pgisback]

Hopkins is a stud, I need to get some of his cards. Too bad his team is horrible

[Seahawks fan]

I forgot he was in the '98 draft...

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt101/Granttobin27/Seahawks%20Collection%20PC%20NFT/Matt%20Hasselbeck/hasrc.jpg (http://s602.photobucket.com/user/Granttobin27/media/Seahawks%20Collection%20PC%20NFT/Matt%20Hasselbeck/hasrc.jpg.html)

the only single packers card I care to have in my collection

[jewcer2k5]

http://i.imgur.com/j7xCbB4.jpg

[sportscards0513]

Hope mallett learned a valuable lesson today. If you are still breathing and walking you DONT take yourself out of the game! I have never seen a QB barely hanging on the the starting job take himself out of the game for some minor stinger or getting the wind knocked out. Whatever it was he f'ed up big-time.

And now he is just sitting and pouting like a 4 year old.

[pgisback]

And now he is just sitting and pouting like a 4 year old.

This is where you put on the fake smile and encourage your teammates. He has the physical tools just not the brain.

[88horsepower]

This is where you put on the fake smile and encourage your teammates. He has the physical tools just not the brain.

Exactly. You still have to support your team.

[nikpounder]

He has the physical tools just not the brain.

From Ed Werder:
"Ideally, what Bill O'Brien would like to have is a QB who combines Hoyer's intelligence and decision-making with Mallett's size, arm talent"

[wagoss122]

And now he is just sitting and pouting like a 4 year old.


I've got a good feeling he's going to sleep through his alarm tomorrow morning.

[88horsepower]

Man, Gore is looking spry!

[jbrandonw]

Texans D just keeps giving them more chances.

[88horsepower]

Hass just keeps looking efficient. AJ again!

[jbrandonw]

Next week hoyer will start and be horrible.

[88horsepower]

Next week hoyer will start and be horrible.

Probably, but they do play the lowly Jags.

[GOWIFB]

Why wasn't that a safety? The player never kneeled down nor was he standing on the line. He just tossed the ball to the ref. Don't think I have ever seen that before....

[HBMC]

Why wasn't that a safety? The player never kneeled down nor was he standing on the line. He just tossed the ball to the ref. Don't think I have ever seen that before....

Did the ref signal touchback? If he did, then it wouldn't be.

You're right though, that is odd.

[GOWIFB]

Did the ref signal touchback? If he did, then it wouldn't be.

You're right though, that is odd.

I think he blew the play dead as a touchback just as the player was beginning to throw the ball to him. Of course once it is blown dead at that point nothing can be done, but it shouldn't have ever been blown dead. Unless is there a rule that states if a players remains in the endzone for a period of time its considered voluntarily giving himself up?

[Seahawks fan]

Crunch time now.. lets see what Hoyer can do

[coltsnsox07]

If I were Houston's coach and they score a TD, give it to Foster to go for 2 and end this hootenanny.

[HBMC]

I think he blew the play dead as a touchback just as the player was beginning to throw the ball to him. Of course once it is blown dead at that point nothing can be done, but it shouldn't have ever been blown dead. Unless is there a rule that states if a players remains in the endzone for a period of time its considered voluntarily giving himself up?

Good question, I'm sure it will be brought to the attention to the crew by the league when the refs watch the tape.

[pgisback]

Hoyer has been pretty impressive. This division is still garbage though.

[Pot Roast]

Crunch time now.. lets see what Hoyer can do

Int guranteed.

[pgisback]

Hoyer has been pretty impressive. This division is still garbage though.

Never mind....

[jason122883]

Hoyer. You looked fantastic until that

[Seahawks fan]

4 down territory right there.. you don't have to throw it dummy

[coltsnsox07]

Colts D finally found out that when you cover a WR, it's harder for the QB to throw to them . Interesting.

[pgisback]

What a throw!!!! Big time play there.

[wagoss122]

What the hell was that Hoyer...thought I called it in.

http://starrhill.com/app/uploads/2015/08/buffalo-wild-wings.png

[coltsnsox07]

That was a bonkers gutsy play.

[Seahawks fan]

Hasselbeck has beautiful touch on his passes

[coltsnsox07]

Colts have 'won' two games in a row, hurray!

[xbignick]

Had Colts picked but switched to Texans with all the QB worry. :/

So close Hoyer the Destroyer.

[sjim8660]

Colts have 'won' two games in a row, hurray!

and without Luck lol. I honestly think if Luck was playing tonight Luck could of put up 400 yds.

[88horsepower]

Hass getting it done. Love his poise and effort. That's a leader of men right there. Class act.

[bedler]

and without Luck lol. I honestly think if Luck was playing tonight Luck could of put up 400 yds.

LUCK should take notes & Hasselbeck should get Lucks weekly check. To say Luck could've put up 400 is brave considering he's choked since the end of last year.

With Luck A Johnson couldn't do anything in 4 games (51 yds)....with Hasselbeck Johnson gets 77 Yds & 2 TDs in 1 game

#LuckDefinesTheWordOverrated

[HBMC]

Hass getting it done. Love his poise and effort. That's a leader of men right there. Class act.

That was a nice, real interview after the game.

Hasselbeck has always been a guy I have never had anything bad to say about, seems like a great teammate and person.

[HBMC]

#LuckDefinesTheWordOverrated

Gross Overreaction For $1,000 Alex

[coltsnsox07]

Did some MF'er who collects Jimmy Garoppolo and Garrett Grayson just try to talk $hit about Andrew Luck?
Didn't think so.

[HBMC]

It was kinda hard to watch Clowney limping the entire game, you can tell he's still recovering from his micro fracture surgery and his explosive ability isn't what it was. Hopefully he can return to form soon. That would help with JJ Watt being triple teamed and would help Houston's Defense greatly.

[Bars and Bar]

Hasselbeck 2-0
Luck 1-2

That is all.

[Hawksmack]

Matty!!!
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/n4z4v221.jpg (http://sportscardalbum.com/c/n4z4v221.jpg)

[pgisback]

Hasselbeck 2-0
Luck 1-2

That is all.

Luck is 17-2 against AFC South opponents. Including 13-0 since 2013. I think he would have destroyed the jags and Texans. But gotta give credit to Hass, he came in and won two huge games for them.

[HBMC]

Matty!!!
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/n4z4v221.jpg (http://sportscardalbum.com/c/n4z4v221.jpg)

Nice card!! :)!

[88horsepower]

This is a photo of my son and I when he was just 1 year-old. We're with Matt Hasselbeck, Chandler Harnish and QB Coach, Clyde Christensen.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn120/88horsepower/DSCN1910_zps2uvlxuv0.jpg

[trixstar]

This season:

Andrew Luck's 1st 2 games: 493 Yds, 3 TD, 5 Int

Matt Hasselbeck's 1st 2 games: 495 Yds, 5 TD, 0 Int

[88horsepower]

This season:

Andrew Luck's 1st 2 games: 493 Yds, 3 TD, 5 Int

Matt Hasselbeck's 1st 2 games: 495 Yds, 5 TD, 0 Int

3 TD's for Hass, not 5.

[Clarka3]

the texans are a mess.

Mallet has mental strength issues. If you watched Hard Knocks, you saw that he no-showed practice the day after they announced Hoyer was the starter. He *claimed* it was due to a faulty alarm...

But, as you could see when he got pulled due to injury, he didn't celebrate with the team during the second TD. Kept pouting, and the camera showed him after Hoyer's poor decision that ended the game just stewing.

So he's a head case, and Hoyer plays well until he blows it. If you have two QBs, you have no QBs.

[wheeler281]

What a great game last night. I found myself happy for Hasselbeck. Such a good guy. I would have thought he could have done better then that lunatic wife lol

Mallett learned a valuable lesson. Never take yourself out. I could not imagine what he would do getting hit like I have seen Roethlisberger hit by the Ravens in past years. Good QB's get up and shrug it off. Blood and all. Having the air knocked out is nothing you should be tapping out for in the NFL. Its just not a good look as the "general" Then you see a monster like Foster get clocked and they had to drag him off against his will.

[freethrowtommy]

What a great game last night. I found myself happy for Hasselbeck. Such a good guy. I would have thought he could have done better then that lunatic wife lol

Mallett learned a valuable lesson. Never take yourself out. I could not imagine what he would do getting hit like I have seen Roethlisberger hit by the Ravens in past years. Good QB's get up and shrug it off. Blood and all. Having the air knocked out is nothing you should be tapping out for in the NFL. Its just not a good look as the "general" Then you see a monster like Foster get clocked and they had to drag him off against his will.

Foster is one of those crazy human beings who fights for everything. Being undrafted certainly made him hungry. It sucks that he has had injury issues.

I love him as a player and he seems like a good dude.

[rseve43]

Love seeing Hassleback get it done and Gore looked great on the ground (something IND has been desperately missing the last three years). It seems like the Luck injury is worse than initially expected...hoping the long week gives him time to get right so he can get back on the field.

[88horsepower]

What a great game last night. I found myself happy for Hasselbeck. Such a good guy. I would have thought he could have done better then that lunatic wife.

If you're referring to Elisabeth Hasselbeck, she's his sister in-law, not wife.

[wheeler281]

If you're referring to Elisabeth Hasselbeck, she's his sister in-law, not wife.

Phew so he is normal. Thanks!

[Texans81]

this debacle at QB is making me wonder if Bill O'Brien is kicking himself in the ass right now for putting Tom Savage on IR for the whole year...I think at this point I'd rather see him in there than either one of these other assclowns they're playing right now. Hoyer has been serviceable the past two games but his week one start was atrocious. The season is pretty well lost...I wish Savage were available...just put him in there and see what he's got because it's painfully evident neither one of these other two guys are the answer going forward.

[Bars and Bar]

this debacle at QB is making me wonder if Bill O'Brien is kicking himself in the ass right now for putting Tom Savage on IR for the whole year...I think at this point I'd rather see him in there than either one of these other assclowns they're playing right now. Hoyer has been serviceable the past two games but his week one start was atrocious. The season is pretty well lost...I wish Savage were available...just put him in there and see what he's got because it's painfully evident neither one of these other two guys are the answer going forward.

Should've kept Keenum... although it's pretty obvious Hoyer is the choice for now. I think they should just stick with him and quit flip-flopping. Next year they NEED to make a move.

[Morgoth]

Hoyer and the interception was like god's way of saying your just not that good.

[RogerGodahell]

That was just a dumb throw. Classic choke job.

[mrmojorisin71]

Foster is one of those crazy human beings who fights for everything. Being undrafted certainly made him hungry. It sucks that he has had injury issues.

I love him as a player and he seems like a good dude.

You mean the guy that's married but got some 20year old with Botox pregnant? Great guy

[mrmojorisin71]

Should've kept Keenum... although it's pretty obvious Hoyer is the choice for now. I think they should just stick with him and quit flip-flopping. Next year they NEED to make a move.

They've needed to make a move for three years bro, what makes you think that dense fool Rick smith is ever? He can't even roster his own second and third round picks

[jbrandonw]

Hoyers good when he goes in to replace mallett, and vice versa, but they both suck when starting. Actually I didn't think mallett looked bad to start the game.

[HBMC]

You mean the guy that's married but got some 20year old with Botox pregnant? Great guy

Who is also about to be divorced due to his infidelity.

[wheeler281]

You mean the guy that's married but got some 20year old with Botox pregnant? Great guy

Lol who knows what went on in their marriage. Now we judge people on infidelity. 'Merica

I don't know if he is a good guy or not but I would never judge someone based on marital success.

[Athey49]

Who is also about to be divorced due to his infidelity.

Are you questioning what kind of person he is because of his infidelity?

[mrmojorisin71]

Are you questioning what kind of person he is because of his infidelity?

Why couldn't you? That says a lot about trustworthyness as a person (considering being married is theoretically the position you put most of your trust in life in)then again look at the regression of familial values over the course of the last 40 years.

[Athey49]

Why couldn't you? That says a lot about trustworthyness as a person (considering being married is theoretically the position you put most of your trust in life in)then again look at the regression of familial values over the course of the last 40 years.

I'm more so questioning the guy who has "RIP Oscar Taveras" in his sig.