Texans running back justin forsett scores on a controversial 81yard touchdown run made possible by lions coach jim schwartz throwing his challenge flag. Texans lions controversial touchdown fiasco shows peril of instant replay system. Forsett even acknowledged he shouldnt have been allowed to score, but i wasnt giving the touchdown back. Texans running back justin forsett took a carry up the middle on 2nd and 10, and was tackled for a seven yard gain. He began the 2016 season with baltimore, where he started the first three games and recorded 31 carries for 98 yards 3. The seahawks did not resign forsett after his contract expired following the 2011 season.
From the infamous coin flip to jim schwartzs inexplicable challenge flag, the detroit lions never fail to entertain on thanksgiving. Prior to baltimore ravens, he has also played for seattle seahawks, houston texans and jacksonville jaguars. Reliving detroit lions best and worst thanksgiving moments. Touchdown for android installation and configuration guide. Time to forget about justin forsett in fantasy football. Houstons justin forsett is awarded an 81yard touchdown run despite appearing down on the play.
Reliving the detroit lions best and worst thanksgiving moments. Forsett also played for the indianapolis colts, houston texans, jacksonville jaguars, baltimore ravens, detroit lions, and denver broncos. Houston running back justin forsett ran for an 81yard touchdown, but it came on a play where two lions defenders clearly tackled him, an obvious mistake by the referees. Arcane rule leads to bizarre houston texans touchdown against detroit lions. Detroit midway through the third quarter of thursdays game at ford field, texans running back justin forsett scored on a controversial 81yard touchdown run. Forsetts touchdown helped the houston texans beat the lions that year the. Lionstexans tickets are available for the chance to see these two national football league teams square off on the gridiron. 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. Lions get ripped off by terrible call, rule flaw on td usa today. Free agent running back justin forsett will visit with the lions tomorrow, according to espns adam schefter via twitter. Lions somehow manage to lose after officials call the.
The texans kicked the elusive field goal in overtime to knock out the lions, 3431. Nov 22, 2012 houstons justin forsett is awarded an 81yard touchdown run despite appearing down on the play. Oct 18, 2016 time to forget about justin forsett in fantasy football. Nov, 2017 we have used touchdown for exchange for years. The texans will play in overtime for the second consecutive week. This matchup promises to have thunderous highlightreel hits, jawdropping passes and the excitement only live nfl game can bring. In 2012, justin forsett scored an 81yard td against the detroit lions in a 3431 ot victory on. In 2012, forsett had a memorable play at ford field, running for an 81yard touchdown against the lions while playing for the houston texans. If the nfl didnt have so many teams that were terrible at running the football, the detroit lions might be ranked a lot lower than 24th offensively in that category. Forsett s touchdown helped the houston texans beat the lions that year the entire lions.
Remember the time jim schwartz threw that challenge. The most historic matchup between the teams came on thanksgiving in 2012, when lions coach jim schwartz illegally tried to challenge justin forsett s 81yard touchdown run and the lions. This chapter describes how to download and install touchdown for android devices. The texans face the detroit lions for the first time in four years. Texans quarterback matt schaub 8 celebrates after officials announced that the touchdown stood after running back justin forsett s controversial touchdown run during the third quarter. Refs blow call in texanslions game, allowing 81yard td. Rb justin forsett just wants to find role with lions. Justin forsett s elbow was down, but the houston texans still were awarded a touchdown against the detroit lions. The referees in the texanslions thanksgiving day game are under scrutiny for a bizarre call that was clearly wrong. Schwartz threw a challenge flag when houstons justin forsett scored on an 81yard touchdown run in the third quarter after two lions tackled him. That means we can set different notifications for different users. Could zach zenner be key to their running game getting jump started. The detroit lions are facing a big momentum swinging game against the houston texans.
Detroit lions sign veteran running back justin forsett. Houstons justin forsett is awarded an 81yard touchdown run. Texanslions controversial touchdown fiasco shows peril of. The detroit lions take on the houston texans during week 2 of the 2019 nfl preseason.
With touchdown, you will know that your information is safe. Our madden 17 simulation of week 8 of the nfl season features drama, action, romance and six interceptions thrown by brock osweiler against the lions. 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. In the third quarter of the lions texans thanksgiving game, texans back justin forsett ran. Ap photo it probably doesnt make thanksgiving leftovers taste any better.
Download our lions xtra app for free on apple and android. Having said that the rushing attack has just one touchdown in 2016 ranking them worst in the nfl. Houstons 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. The referees in the texans lions thanksgiving day game are under scrutiny for a bizarre call that was clearly wrong. You can also just place the order for your detroit lions vs texans tickets that you want over the internet through our secure website. Qb brock osweiler bounced back from an ugly performance by throwing for 186 yards and a touchdown to help the houston texans remain perfect at home this season with a 20 win over the detroit. In 2012, he joined the houston texans as a complementary. Justin forsett has carved out a solid nine year career after being drafted by the seattle seahawks in the seventh round of the 2008 draft. Houston running back justin forsett ran for an 81yard touchdown, but it came. Trial version when you install touchdown for the first time, it enables full functionality. This weeks bizarre moment in detroit lions history looks back to thanksgiving. Walt colemans officiating crew might have made the biggest refereeing mistake since the fail mary in seattle when they gave justin forsett an 81yard touchdown.
And in the case of the forsett touchdown, it would. Justin forsett admits he was down on touchdown run. Justin forsett born october 14, 1985 is a former american football running back. Justin forsett touchdown stands after jim schwartzs botched challenge try. As everyone stopped, forsett popped up and kept running 81 yards, all the way to the house. Houston and detroit traded fourthquarter touchdowns and are tied at 31 after regulation.
New lion forsett has fond memories of thanksgiving 2012. Texans top lions after coachs mistake new york post. Though texans running back justin forsett should have been ruled down on this play, officials didnt blow the whistle, and forsett got up and ran for a touchdown. Forsetts touchdown helped the houston texans beat the lions that year the entire lions defense stopped on the play, which. Schwartz threw a challenge flag when houstons justin forsett scored on an 81yard touchdown. Detroit coach jim schwartz probably helped the touchdown stand by throwing his challenge flag. Nov 22, 2012 detroit midway through the third quarter of thursdays game at ford field, texans running back justin forsett scored on a controversial 81yard touchdown run. Houston texans 34, detroit lions 31 overtime box score happy thanksgiving, lions fans. Texans running back justin forsett scored on a threeyard touchdown run to give the team an early 70 lead over the minnesota vikings in the preseason finale. In the 2010 season, forsett had 523 yards on 118 carries, with 2 touchdowns. Needing a veteran presence in the backfield, the detroit lions signed running back justin forsett on tuesday forsett and his agent sent out tweets on tuesday indicating the move, before the lions. Lions get ripped off by terrible call, rule flaw on td. The touchdown proved to be very costly as the lions went on to lose 3431 in overtime. Facebook twitter instagram youtube ios app android app.
Texans running back justin forsett took a carry up the middle on 2nd and 10. The touchdown stood, the texans rallied to win after jason hanson hit the. New rb justin forsett admits he was down on run vs. It also includes how to activate your copy of touchdown. Justin forsett had a twoword message for people who question what he has left. Houston running back justin forsett ran for an 81yard touchdown. Walt coleman, nfl owe apologies to detroit lions for huge. Forsetts touchdown was allowed to stand, narrowing the lions lead at the time to 2421 and sending the detroit crowd into a furious frenzy. Schwartz resulted in the 81yard scoring run by forsett with 6.
Graham field goal in ot lifts texans over lions chicago. Oct 11, 2016 forsett 58, 195 joins the lions after playing the previous two seasons with the baltimore ravens 201415. Former baltimore ravens rb justin forsett retires after. The overunder win totals are out with the nfl draft concluding. Baltimore ravens running back justin forsett scores on an 11yard touchdown run. Any remaining goodwill between the detroit lions and houston texans melted away late in third quarter of thursdays game when the texans were awarded a touchdown on what should have been ruled a mundane 8yard run by justin forsett. Refs blow call in texanslions game, allowing 81yard td by justin. Justin forsett biography, nfl, married, wife, net worth. In honor of andre johnsons retirement, we present his top receiving yardage game in his career 273 rec yards, in which he also scored the gamewinning touchdown.
Forsetts elbow and knee hit the ground short of a first down, but lions coach. Justin forsett biography, nfl, married, wife, net worth, salary justin forsett is a professional nfl player for the baltimore ravens he serves as the running back for the ravens. Baltimore ravens 74 justin forsett careerhigh 182 yards on 22 carries went over 100 yards in backtoback games for the first time in his career as the ravens kept pace in a crowded afc. Oct 12, 2016 new rb justin forsett admits he was down on run vs.
Houstons justin forsett scored on an 81yard run in the third quarter thursday against the detroit lions, even though replays clearly showed his knee touching the ground around his own 25yardline. You can shop for the price you like to get the number you. How to use touchdown on android with pictures wikihow. Riddick remains the only lions running back worth owning in most leagues, as hes the teams no. The injury didnt stop forsett from going over 100 yards from scrimmage for the third straight game, as the former seattle seahawks, houston texans, and jacksonville jaguars rb was coming off of backtoback 150yard and 121yard games against afc north rivals prior to week 6. And coach gary kubiak doesnt believe forsett should. Nfl reportedly to nix rule that gave texans touchdown. The firedup lions responded with a fourplay quick strike touchdown drive, joique bell racing the final 23 yards for the score to put detroit back on top 3124 but the texans. Forsett, other players unhappy as dance moves and cutloose celebrations draw flags and fines. Forsetts 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. The detroit lions selected dandre swift in the second round of the nfl draft friday.
Forsett 58, 195 joins the lions after playing the previous two seasons with the baltimore ravens 201415. Touchdown cannot be installed on an sd card and must be installed directly on the device. 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. Richards started the detroit lions thanksgiving tradition when the team moved to.
Relive the top moments in franchise history both on and off the field in the texans top 100. The lions made a series of roster moves ahead of sundays game at new orleans. Justin forsett touchdown stands after jim schwartzs. Texans running back justin forsett scored a touchdown, despite being tackled by the lions. Justin forsett knows he shouldnt have been given a 81yard touchdown thursday, but the houston texans running back wont apologize. Nov 22, 2012 the referees in the texans lions thanksgiving day game are under scrutiny for a bizarre call that was clearly wrong. Justin forsett believes he can still be a productive nfl running back, and lions coach jim caldwell said the veteran is a tough runner who can help. It is the only android mail app that has rule based notification.
The texans lions game, which turned on a ridiculous call that allowed a justin forsett touchdown, left fans with a bad taste in their mouths on thanksgiving. Refs blow call in texanslions game, allowing 81yard td by. The rundown talk about the play of the game, justin forsett s 81 yard touchdown run to shift the momentum was. Sep 24, 2017 lions somehow manage to lose after officials call the apparent winning td golden tate seemingly gave the lions the lead with eight seconds left, until he didnt. Dec 10, 2014 houston texans home game vs tennessee titans. Touchdown is as userfriendly as any other android app and will keep you in sync. Detroit lions five things to know about justin forsett. Detroit lions on wrong end of terrible call, terrible rule. Once you place your order for tickets to the lions vs texans game 2020 your email account should receive confirmation receipts giving you all the information you need about your 2020 lions texans tickets order. Houston texans wide receiver andre johnson 80, houston texans quarterback matt schaub 8 and houston texans defensive end j. He played college football at california and was drafted by the seattle seahawks in the seventh round of the 2008 nfl draft.
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