The houston texans drafted a wide receiver in the fifth round of the 2020 nfl draft, selecting rhode islands isaiah coulter with the 171st pick. Justin forsett knows he shouldnt have been given a 81yard touchdown thursday, but the houston texans running back wont apologize. Justin forsett scored on an 81yard run in the third quarter, though the touchdown. Then with the houston texans, forsett scored a controversial touchdown on an 81yard run that was critical in the texans 3431 overtime victory over the lions at ford field. Texans running back justin forsett took a carry up the middle on 2nd and 10, and was tackled for a seven yard gain. Indianapolis colts receiver griff whalen makes a catch for a touchdown in front of houston texans cornerback kareem jackson during the first half of an nfl football game in indianapolis, sunday. Forsett showed his ability but he was still waiting for his big shot. Watt has been pressing to play some snaps on offense for a while. He finally got his big chance late in his career with the baltimore ravens. Dec 10, 2012 the patriots defense held the texans to just 14 points after houston entered the game averaging 29. Relive the top moments in franchise history both on and off the field in the texans top 100.
Nov 30, 2012 the moment the drought ended in buffalo nfl turning point jan 3, 2018 duration. The texans are searching for a thirddown back with solid receiving skills to replace justin forsett, who bolted to play with the jacksonville jaguars, and johnson looks like he could be the man. Forsett will get more carries for seahawks originally published december 11, 2009 at 7. Forsett was clearly down on the play but because schwartz negated the.
The houston texans entered the game at the top of the afc with a 91 record, but the. Justin forsett part of ravens contingency plan in case of. It didnt offer much security, but that isnt anything new to him. His most impressive season, in my opinion, is his 2010. Running back justin forsett providing knowledge about gary. The texans hold houston a 31 alltime against the lions and have won each of the last three meetings.
But the houston texans 3431 overtime win always will be remembered for something else. Having said that the rushing attack has just one touchdown in 2016 ranking them worst in the nfl. Houston texans get really creative on td celebration. Watch videoondemand clips of press conferences and player interviews. Texans will fuller on a touchdown tear houston chronicle. New lion forsett has fond memories of thanksgiving 2012.
Forsetts touchdown, the longest run of his career, made the score 2421 in favor of detroit with 6. Houston running back justin forsett carried the ball 81 yards for a touchdown. In 116 career regular season games 34 starts, he has totaled 764 carries for 3,697 rushing yards 4. The patriots shut out the texans in the first half and built a 427 lead before houston closed out the scoring with a touchdown with 2.
Forsett also played for the indianapolis colts, houston texans, jacksonville jaguars, baltimore ravens, detroit lions, and denver broncos. Watt scores first offensive touchdown for houston texans. Justin forsett admits he was down on touchdown run. Touchdown trips is a trading name of mvp travel limited. Justin forsett born october 14, 1985 is a former american football running back. The houston texans have several high upside players they could target with their two draft picks in the midrounds in day three of the 2020 nfl draft.
The official source of the latest texans headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday information. When forsett was with the texans two seasons ago, the diminutive former cal standout rushed for 374 yards, including an 81yard touchdown run. It would go to follow he would have the final word and. Midway through the third quarter of thursdays game at ford field, texans running back justin forsett scored on a controversial 81yard touchdown run. Texans quarterback deshaun watson tried to muster a rally with a 5yard touchdown late in the third quarter, but kansas city responded with 10 more points to essentially seal the game. Purge refresh remove replay search settings share android share copy. He played college football at california and was drafted by the seattle seahawks in the seventh round of the 2008 nfl draft. Forsett was selected by seattle in the seventh round of the 2008 nfl draft and had stints with the seahawks, indianapolis colts, houston texans, jacksonville jaguars, ravens, detroit. Mark mulligan, houston chronicle texans will fuller on a touchdown tear. Oct 12, 2016 forsett s touchdown helped the houston texans beat the lions that year the entire lions defense stopped on the play, which should have been blown dead after an 8yard gain and now the. Refs blow call in texanslions game, allowing 81yard td by justin. Forsett will get more carries for seahawks the seattle times. The referees in the texans lions thanksgiving day game are under scrutiny for a bizarre call that was clearly wrong. As weve seen so many times in the past, brady came out on top.
While playing for kubiak with the texans two seasons ago, forsett rushed for 374 yards, including an 81yard touchdown run. Former baltimore ravens rb justin forsett retires after. Detroit was on the scoreboard first again in the second half, hanson connecting on a 46yard field goal but the texans came storming back with forsett s controversial touchdown. This is the official mobile app for the houston texans.
To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. With touchdown, you will know that your information is safe. Refs blow call in texanslions game, allowing 81yard td by. Texans running back justin forsett gets his second touchdown of the game with his fiveyard run in the third quarter of the win against the vikings.
Houston had the ball, secondand10 from the houston 19yard line with 6. New rb justin forsett admits he was down on run vs. Houston texans cheerleaders shelby and torrey help us get ready for the texans vs. Schwartz threw a challenge flag when houstons justin forsett scored on an 81yard touchdown run in the third quarter after two lions tackled him. In the short 15 year history of the houston texans, there have been few games. Reuters shayne graham booted a 32yard field goal in overtime as the houston texans tamed the detroit lions 3431 with the help of a bizarre touchdown on thursday for the motor citys. The houston texans have plenty to be thankful for after justin forsett s questionable 81yard touchdown run during the third quarter helped them in their overtime win over the detroit lions. Fox sport reports chris myers looks on before super bowl liv at hard rock stadium on february 02, 2020 in miami, florida. Jan 01, 2012 reliant stadium, houston texans played tennessee titans.
Update 1nflgraham field goal in ot lifts texans over lions. The houston texans have plenty to be thankful for after justin forsetts questionable 81yard touchdown run during the third quarter helped them in their overtime win over the detroit lions. And coach gary kubiak doesnt believe forsett should. Texans running back justin forsett scores on a controversial 81yard touchdown run made possible by lions coach jim schwartz throwing his challenge flag. Forsett 58, 194 signed a oneyear deal with the texans in the offseason after nearly four years with the seattle seahawks. Houston running back justin forsett ran for an 81yard touchdown, but it came on a play where two lions defenders clearly tackled him. Reliant stadium, houston texans played tennessee titans.
Texans top lions after coachs mistake new york post. Epic nfl touchdown celebrations are always a sight to behold for football fans, and kansas city chiefs. Forsetts touchdown helped the houston texans beat the lions that year the. The wide receiver carousel has a permanent place for. Houston kicks off the season with a road contest at the new orleans saints, and the two squads will duke it out on. Houston texans head coach bill obrien speaks with the media after the houston texans otas at the methodist training. Houston running back justin forsett ran for an 81yard touchdown. The moment the drought ended in buffalo nfl turning point jan 3, 2018 duration.
Kubiak played our secondstring guys, so he could save the firststring for the games that really make a. Chiefs defeat texans, 51, to complete largest comeback. Now where does that leave the texans draft process with their secondround pick 40th overall in the 2020 nfl draft. For many corporations, browsing and working in a secure cyberspace conditions is important. On june 1, the texans were 100 days away from the start of their 2019 campaign. Some of the stadia have had different names at times but. Justin forsett had a twoword message for people who question what he has left. Refs blow call in texanslions game, allowing 81yard td. Texans coach bill obrien fumes before making thirdround pick bill obrien has all the power in the houston texans front office. Graham field goal in ot lifts texans over lions chicago. Texans running back justin forsett scores on a controversial 81yard td run made possible by lions coach jim schwartz throwing his challenge flag. How to use touchdown on android with pictures wikihow. Nfl networks kyle brandt poses a burning question for the baltimore ravens ahead of the 2020 season.
Ex texans jacoby jones, justin forsett, charles james compete for flag football title in houston by aaron wilson, houston chronicle updated 9. With the texans in 2012, forsett ran 63 times for 374 yards a careerhigh 5. Houston s justin forsett scored on an 81yard touchdown run in the third quarter thursday against the detroit lions, even though replays clearly showed his knee touching the ground near midfield. Houston running back justin forsett ran for an 81yard touchdown, but it came. Forsett s touchdown helped the houston texans beat the lions that year the entire lions defense stopped on the play, which should have been blown dead after an 8yard gain and now the. Tom brady throws a believably unbelievable td pass for last. Nov 22, 2012 the referees in the texans lions thanksgiving day game are under scrutiny for a bizarre call that was clearly wrong. Houston texans head coach bill obrien walks off the field after loosing to the tennessee titans at nissan stadium. Jan 08, 2017 deandre hopkins had a touchdown reception for the texans and lamar miller gave houston a 100 lead in the first quarter on a td run one play after clowneys interception. Houston texans wide receiver andre johnson 80, houston texans quarterback matt schaub 8 and houston texans defensive end j. The chiefs defense tallied five sacks on the afternoon and stopped houston on fourth down three times in the second half, preventing the texans from ever.
Game highlights and more plus your favorite players past and present. Download our lions xtra app for free on apple and android. In 2012, justin forsett scored an 81yard td against the detroit lions in a 3431 ot victory on. In the third quarter of the game between the detroit lions and houston texans, running back justin forsett was given credit for an 81yard touchdown run. Deshaun watson didnt look bad for the houston texans in his nfl debut as he rushed for a touchdown and threw for over 100 yards. Your booking is subject to the terms and conditions of mvp travel limited, details can be found here package holidays are sold by mvp travel limited as agent of hays tour operating limited atol 10531. Bill obrien has all the power in the houston texans front office. Nov 22, 2012 the houston texans have plenty to be thankful for after justin forsett s questionable 81yard touchdown run during the third quarter helped them in their overtime win over the detroit lions. Sep 14, 2014 it was the first offensive touchdown by a defensive player in texans franchise history, but its not a new idea. Raiders wide receiver hunter renfrow runs after making a catch for a 65yard touchdown during the regular season game against the houston texans. May 23, 2017 nfl relaxes rules on touchdown celebrations. Touchdown club of houston touchdown club of houston. Texans green bay packers reassured its fan base and silenced critics sunday night with a 4224 beatdown of the previously unbeaten houston texans. Remember the time jim schwartz threw that challenge.
Texans travel to face the detroit lions for a thanksgiving. Texans wide receiver will fuller has scored five touchdowns on eight receptions in three games. The houston texans have plenty to be thankful for after justin forsetts questionable 81yard touchdown run during the third quarter helped. Nfl relaxes rules on touchdown celebrations houston chronicle. In 2012, forsett had a memorable play at ford field, running for an 81yard touchdown against the lions while playing for the houston texans. Sep 24, 2017 tom brady and the patriots got one heck of a fight from the houston texans and deshaun watson on sunday. The officials immediately signaled touchdown and on cue, lions head. Nov 19, 2017 houston texans deploy track and field relay celebration following touchdown. Kansas city chiefs highlights during the divisional round of the 2019 season. Forsett signed with the houston texans on june 2, 2012. Including a 3431 overtime victory on the road in 2012 in the first thanksgiving matchup. Schwartz threw a challenge flag when houston s justin forsett scored on an 81yard touchdown run in the third quarter after two lions tackled him.