Finally...an actual football game. It may not be the event the regular season opener against the Jets will be, but tonight's contest in Kansas City serves as an oasis in a six and a half month long desert.

Most of the starters won't be on the field more than a dozen or so snaps, so aside from praying for a clean game, our attention will be focused on the players competing for backup spots. Leave your hopes, dreams, observations, and fanaticism in the Comments below. If you're looking for the opposition's take on the game, visit our tremendously talented colleagues over at Arrowhead Pride. GO TEXANS!

NOTE: The second-half thread will post to the main page at 8:30 p.m. CST, so please move the conversation there at the appropriate time.