Texans vs. Vikings: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Time and Predictions
By Ernie Padaon
Jul 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) practices during training camp at Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
The Houston Texans want to be recognized in this leagues as one of the elite teams and will look to establish themselves again this season. They will be facing off against Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings.
Here’s a breakdown of the matchup.
Where: Mall of America Field, Minneapolis, MN
When: August 9, 2013, 8:00 PM ET
Watch:
Texans broadcast (Joel Meyers, Spencer Tillman):
KTRK 13 (ABC – Houston)
KSAT 12 (ABC – San Antonio)
KVUE 24 (ABC – Austin)
KAGS 23 (NBC – Bryan)
KETK 56 (NBC – Tyler)
KBMT 12 (ABC – Beaumont)
KZTV 10 (CBS – Corpus Christi)
KFXV 2 (FOX – Brownsville)
KXOF 39 (FOX – Laredo)
KIDY 6 (FOX – San Angelo TX)
KPEJ 24 (FOX – Odessa TX)
KTSM 9 (NBC – El Paso)
WNTZ 48 (FOX – Alexandria LA)
Vikings broadcast (Paul Allen, Pete Bercich):
KARE 11 (NBC – Minneapolis)
WDIO 10/13 (ABC – Duluth)
KTTC 10.2 (CW – Rochester MN)
KVRR 15 (FOX – Fargo ND)
KNDX 26 (FOX – Bismarck ND)
KXND 24 (FOX – Minot ND)
KSFY 13 (ABC – Sioux Falls SD)
KOTA 3 (ABC – Rapid City SD)
KPTH 44 (FOX – Sioux City IA)
KGAN 2 (CBS – Cedar Rapids IA)
WKBT 8 (CBS – La Crosse WI)
WISC 3 (CBS – Madison WI)
WHBF 4 (CBS – Rock Island IL)
KETV 7 (ABC – Omaha)
Live Stream: NFL Game Rewind
Texans Player to Watch: DeAndre Hopkins
Jul 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) catches a pass during training camp at Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Hopkins has been the talk of the town in Houston. Time to see that potential hit the field. He should get plenty of action in the preseason and get a chance to establish himself.
Vikings Player to Watch: Greg Jennings
Jul 27, 2013; Mankato, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Greg Jennings (15) laughs with athletic trainer Eric Sugarman as running back Adrian Peterson (28) watches in between drills at training camp at Blakeslee Fields. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Greg Jennings just can’t keep his mouth shut about the Green Bay Packers. He just keeps yapping and yapping. Let’s see if he can get his eyes off of them for a sec to play the preseason game.
Matchup to Watch: 2s vs 2s
Jul 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Members of the Houston Texans practice during training camp at Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
In the preseaseon, it is all about the depth charts and the 2nd stringers that are trying to win jobs. Watch how they all perform out there.
Prediction
Jul 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak watches practice during training camp at Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
It is preseason, so the games really don’t matter. Still, we will give some sort of prediction for the game.
Texans 20 – Vikings 13