Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans: 1st Quarter Thoughts and Stats

By Robert H Kelly

Copyright 2011 TexSport Publications

HOSUSTON, TEXAS (November 6, 2011) With the 1stquarter in the book, the Houston Texans lead the Cleveland Browns 14-3 atReliant Stadium in Houston.

The Texanshave scored two touchdowns to the Browns single field goal.

Matt Schaub ismoving the ball and is taking advantage of the Browns’ lack of offense andmistakes.

The Texansscored their first touchdown on a 27-yard run by Ben Tate.

The drive last5:10 and consisted of nine plays and 82 yards. With Neil rackers splitting theuprights for the PAT, the 

Texans took the early lead 7-0 at the 9:50 mark inthe 1st quarter,

They cameright back after a Colt McCoy handoff to Chris Ogbonnaya resulted in a fumbleon a 1^st and 10 play.

The Texansrecovered the fumble and drove 28 yards in six plays to score their secondtouchdown  With Rackets kick 

being good,the score became 14-0 at the 7:11 mark.

The Brown cameback with a 50-yard field goal at the 3:43 mark to make the score 14-3.

1st QuarterStats:

First Downs:Texans: 7, Browns: 1

Total Yards:Texans 145, Browns: 25

Rushing Yards:Texans: 68, Browns: 9

Passing Yards:Texans: 77, Browns: 16

Passes:Texans: 8 of 10, Browns: 2 of 3

The secondhalf should be interesting to watch.