Final
Texans down Jets in preseason opener
Aug 16, 2011 - 3:46 AM Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Chris Ogbonnaya's one-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter sent Houston past the New York Jets, 20-16, in the preseason opener for both teams.Matt Leinart went 8-of-14 for 78 yards, one touchdown -- to Ogbonnaya in the second quarter -- and an interception for the Texans, who are looking to put a 6-10 finish in 2010 behind them.
Matt Schaub took the snaps in the first quarter, completing just two of five passes for 20 yards. Neil Rackers added a pair of field goals for the victors.
Greg McElroy's first professional foray saw the Alabama product go 23-of-39 for 208 yards and a score in defeat for the Jets, who went 11-5 a season ago before losing the AFC title game.
Mark Sanchez played the first quarter, finishing 6-of-7 for 43 yards.
Patrick Turner caught six balls for 32 yards and a TD for New York.
- NEW YORK: 16
HOUSTON: 20
Final
Aug 15 11:24 PM - NEW YORK: 16
HOUSTON: 20
End of Regulation
Aug 15 11:24 PM - Houston Touchdown - Chris Ogbonnaya rushed left for 1 yard.
Jets 16, Texans 19 4th - 1:56Aug 15 11:09 PM - NEW YORK: 13
HOUSTON: 13
End of 3rd
Aug 15 10:28 PM - NY Jets Touchdown - Greg McElroy pass to Patrick Turner for 2 yards.
Jets 12, Texans 13 3rd - 5:56Aug 15 10:10 PM - NEW YORK: 3
HOUSTON: 13
Halftime
Aug 15 9:34 PM - Houston Touchdown - Matt Leinart pass to Chris Ogbonnaya for 4 yards.
Jets 3, Texans 9 2nd - 7:45Aug 15 9:06 PM - NEW YORK: 3
HOUSTON: 0
End of 1st
Aug 15 8:43 PM - NEW YORK: 0
HOUSTON: 0
1st Quarter - 15:00
Aug 15 8:06 PM
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