Final
Fitzpatrick, Texans rout Falcons
Aug 17, 2014 - 3:38 AM Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) - Ryan Fitzpatrick went 9-of-12 for 97 yards and a touchdown pass as the Houston Texans defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 32-7, in a preseason matchup.Jonathan Grimes led Houston's rushers with 42 yards off nine carries and Alfred Blue reached the end zone from a yard out on his third consecutive carry for a 7-0 Houston lead with 1:19 to play in the opening quarter.
Sean Renfree took over for Atlanta starting quarterback Matt Ryan, who went just 3-of-7 for 37 yards, midway through the second quarter and connected with Devin Hester for a 12-yard touchdown to tie the game with 1:32 play in the first half.
The Texans, however, reclaimed the lead with 25 seconds left before halftime. Two plays after Fitzpatrick's 31-yard pass to Keshawn Martin placed the offense at Atlanta's 15-yard line, DeVier Posey caught an 8-yard pass for a touchdown, though rookie kicker Chris Boswell missed the extra point for a 13-7 edge heading into the half.
Randy Bullock kicked a 40-yard field goal on Houston's first drive of the second half to make it a 16-7 game
Case Keenum and the Texans marched down to the Atlanta's 22-yard line on their next drive before Keenum's pass over the middle to Ryan Griffin was picked off by Kemal Ishmael at the 2-yard line.
The Falcons gained just two yards before punting the ball. Matt Bosher's punt was deflected and Grimes returned the ball 17 yards for a Houston touchdown early in the fourth quarter.
Andre Hal picked off Atlanta's T.J. Yates and took the it back for a 64-yard touchdown with 6:46 left, but Bullock missed the extra point to make it a 29-7 game.
Boswell tacked on a 33-yard field goal with 3:18 remaining to account for the final score.
- ATLANTA: 7
HOUSTON: 32
Final
Aug 16 11:12 PM - Houston Touchdown - 64-yard interception return by Andre Hal. (kick failed).
Falcons 7, Texans 29 4th - 6:46Aug 16 10:50 PM - Houston Touchdown - 17-yard punt return by Jonathan Grimes. (Randy Bullock k
Falcons 7, Texans 23 4th - 13:53Aug 16 10:24 PM - ATLANTA: 7
HOUSTON: 16
End of 3rd
Aug 16 10:14 PM - ATLANTA: 7
HOUSTON: 13
Halftime
Aug 16 9:34 PM - Atlanta Touchdown - 12-yard pass from Sean Renfree to Devin Hester. (Matt Br
Falcons 7, Texans 7 2nd - 1:32Aug 16 9:22 PM - ATLANTA: 0
HOUSTON: 7
End of 1st
Aug 16 8:38 PM - Houston Touchdown - 1-yard run by Alfred Blue. (Randy Bullock kick).
Falcons 0, Texans 7 1st - 1:19Aug 16 8:32 PM - ATLANTA: 0
HOUSTON: 0
1st Quarter - 15:00
Aug 16 8:10 PM
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