SB Nation Denver - Texans Vs. Broncos: Tim Tebow Leads Denver To 24-23 Victory In Fourth Quarter Comebackhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2010-12-26T17:31:54-07:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/16523342010-12-26T17:31:54-07:002010-12-26T17:31:54-07:00Texans Vs. Broncos: Tim Tebow Leads Denver to 24-23 Victory In Fourth Quarter Comeback
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> quarterback <span>Tim Tebow</span> picked up his first career win in his first career start at INVESCO Field at Mile High today, defeating the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a>, 24-23. Tebow now has his first career fourth quarter comeback, scoring the game-winning touchdown on a six-yard run with a little over three minutes to go.</p>
<p>Tebow started the drive on his own 24-yard line and never let up. He converted a third down by completing a 22-yard pass to <span>Correll Buckhalter</span>, who took over running back duties for the re-injured <span>Knowshon Moreno</span> (ribs). Eventually, the team wound up on Houston's one-yard line, but a false start penalty put the Broncos back five yards. Tebow took the snap and ran to his left to tie the game at 23 all. <span>Steve Hauschka</span> kicked the extra point to put the Broncos up by a point.</p>
<p>It was a tale of two halves for Tebow. His first drive ended prematurely when he threw an interception in the end zone, and he finished the first half with 7-of-12 passing for 100 yards and a 50.7 QB rating. In the second half, Tebow turned things around, helping the Broncos outscore the Texans, 24-6. Tebow's 50-yard throw to <span>Brandon Lloyd</span> helped set up Correll Buckhalter's six-yard touchdown run, the Broncos' first score of the game. To start the fourth quarter, Tebow led another long drive that resulted in a 23-yard touchdown pass to Buckhalter. He capped it off with a late fourth quarter drive to put the Broncos ahead, 24-23.</p>
<p>Tebow finished the day 16-of-29 passing for 308 yards, a passing touchdown, a rushing touchdown and an interception.</p>
<p>With just over a minute left on the clock, the Broncos' Syd'Quan Thompson intercepted a <span>Matt Schaub</span> pass that was tipped at the line by defensive lineman <span>Justin Bannan</span> to seal the victory. In the end, the Broncos' defense was able to hold the Texans--barely.</p>
<p>Broncos receiver Brandon Lloyd caught five passes for 111 yards and now holds the record for second-most receiving yards in a season with 1,375 (In 2000, <span>Rod Smith</span> took the record with 1,602 yards). Correll Buckhalter came up big when it counted most, despite modest stats (42 yards on the ground).</p>
<p>Still, this game was not without its pitfalls. Matt Schaub threw for 310 yards against the defense and <span>Arian Foster</span> was able to run for 91 yards. Also, Mike McCoy's play-calling in the first half was questionable, though those screen passes started to work in the second half.</p>
<p>The Denver Broncos improved to 4-11 on the season and will finish the season at home next Sunday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">San Diego Chargers</a>.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2010/12/26/1897371/texans-vs-broncos-score-tim-tebow-fourth-quarter-comebackRuss Oates2010-12-26T16:53:58-07:002010-12-26T16:53:58-07:00Texans Vs. Broncos: Tim Tebow Rushing Touchdown Gives Denver 24-23 Lead
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<p>Has <span>Tim Tebow</span> led the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> to his first career <span class="caps">NFL</span> fourth quarter comeback? Tebow justgave Denver th e lead with a six-yard touchdown run tout the Broncos up, 24-23. it was a 76-yard drive that ate off over four minutes from the clock.</p>
<p>The drive saw Tebow go over 300 yards passing, and he now has 30 rushing yards on seven carries. It has been a tale of two halves for the rookie quarterback.</p>
<p>Can the Broncos defense hold off the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> during the final two minutes of play?</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2010/12/26/1897356/texans-vs-broncos-score-tim-tebow-rushing-touchdown-denver-leadRuss Oates2010-12-26T16:29:51-07:002010-12-26T16:29:51-07:00Texans Vs. Broncos: Tim Tebow Touchdown Pass Puts Denver Back In Game
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<p>Tim Tebow has looked like a different quarterback in the second half of this game against the Houston Texans. He just completed a neat screen pass to Correll Buckhalter for a 23-yard touchdown pass. The Broncos still trail the Texans, 23-17.</p>
<p>In the second half, the Broncos have outscored the Texans, 17-6. Tebow is 6-of-10 for 163 yards and a touchdown pass in a quarter-plus play during the second half.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2010/12/26/1897313/texans-vs-broncos-score-tim-tebow-touchdown-passRuss Oates2010-12-26T15:52:29-07:002010-12-26T15:52:29-07:00Texans Vs. Broncos: Correll Buckhalter Puts Denver On Board For First Time Today, Texans Add Field Goal To Lead 20-7
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<p>The Denver Broncos started the second half with a scoring drive, to put the score at 17-7. Tim Tebow and Jabar Gaffney connected on a 50-yard reception, which was followed by two Correll Buckhalter runs. After a nine-yard gain, Buckhalter ran six yards to enter the end zone and put the Broncos on the board.</p>
<p>However, the Texans' Neil Rackers countered with a 54-yard field goal to put his team up, 20-7.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2010/12/26/1897268/texans-vs-broncos-score-correll-buckhalter-touchdownRuss Oates2010-12-26T15:32:05-07:002010-12-26T15:32:05-07:00Texans Vs. Broncos: Houston Leads Denver, 17-0, At Halftime
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> lead the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a>, 17-0, at halftime in a one-sided affair. The Broncos have been able to do anything on either offense or defense so far. However, the Texans kick started their offense after two three-and-outs to start the game. Running back <span>Arian Foster</span> capped a six-play, 91-yard drive with a three-yard touchdown run to give the Texans a 7-0 lead in the first quarter.</p>
<p>At the start of the second quarter, Texans quarterback <span>Matt Schaub</span> and his wide receiver, <span>Jacoby Jones</span>, connected on two passes for a total of 81 yards. This set up a touchdown pass to tight end <span>Owen Daniels</span> to put the Texans up, 14-0. <span>Neil Rackers</span> added a field goal near the end of the first half.</p>
<p>Foster has 66 yards rushing and Schaub is 10-of-12 for 170 yards.</p>
<p>As for the Broncos, rookie <span>Tim Tebow</span> has had his issues and is 7-of-12 for 100 yards and an interception. <span>Knowshon Moreno</span> is the leading rusher with 19 yards on seven carries. <span>Jabar Gaffney</span> has 32 yards receiving and was blasted on an overthrown pass.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2010/12/26/1897234/texans-vs-broncos-score-arian-foster-tim-tebowRuss Oates2010-12-26T14:50:08-07:002010-12-26T14:50:08-07:00Texans Vs. Broncos: Matt Schaub, Owen Daniels Increase Houston's Lead To Two TDs
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> defense continue to show everyone that there are huge problems with it. At the start of the second quarterback, <span>Matt Schaub</span> took control of the drive. He and <span>Jacoby Jones</span> hooked up for a 47-yard reception and then for a 34-yard gain over the middle of the field. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> were on the Broncos’ four-yard line.</p>
<p>Running back <span>Arian Foster</span> was unable to find the end zone on the ground, so Schaub threw a three-yard touchdown pass to tight end <span>Owen Daniels</span>. The Texans now lead 14-0.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2010/12/26/1897181/texans-vs-broncos-score-matt-schaub-owen-daniels-tdRuss Oates2010-12-26T14:36:05-07:002010-12-26T14:36:05-07:00Texans Vs. Broncos: Arian Foster Gives Houston First Quarter Lead
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> made the most out of their third drive of the game, capping it with an <span>Arian Foster</span> touchdown. The drive began on their own nine-yard line and ended six plays and 91 yards later.</p>
<p>Texans quarterback <span>Matt Schaub</span> and tight end <span>Owen Daniels</span> brought the ball to their own 40-yard line on a 31-yard pass. A couple of plays later, running back Arian Foster made a 34-yard line to put the Texans on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Broncos</a>’ three-yard line. One play later, he found himself three yards farther and in the end zone for six points. <span>Neil Rackers</span> added the extra point to put the Texans up, 7-0</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2010/12/26/1897161/texans-vs-broncos-score-arian-foster-touchdown-runRuss Oates2010-12-26T14:18:15-07:002010-12-26T14:18:15-07:00Texans Vs. Broncos: Tim Tebow Throws Interception
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<p>After the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> went three-and-out on their first drive, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> quarterback <span>Tim Tebow</span> stepped on to the field to lead his team at Mile High. He made two short passes that went for long gains and had 43 yards. But on Houston’s 11-yard line, Tebow threw a pass intended for <span>Brandon Lloyd</span>. Instead, the ball went into the hands of cornerback <span>Jason Allen</span>, who was in the end zone.</p>
<p>However, the Texans failed to capitalize on the turnover and went three-and-out once again. The game is still tied at zero.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2010/12/26/1897128/texans-vs-broncos-score-tim-tebow-throws-interceptionRuss Oates