Patriots at Texans
Houston Texans 44, New England Patriots 30 · LOMBARDI LAB LEGENDS
Final Score
Patriots 30 3 TD · 3 FG · 3 XP
Texans 44 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPKevin Jennings 356 yds passingJaheim White 85 yds rushingNico Collins 171 yds receivingChris Johnson 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 347 · 504Passing yards 268 · 356Rushing yards 79 · 148Completions 20/35 · 22/37Yards per carry 3.3 · 5.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 9d ago
The Houston Texans triumphed over the New England Patriots with a final score of 44-30, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. This victory in the Divisional Round of the 2027 season marks a significant achievement for the Texans as they continue their quest for a championship.
Leading the charge for Houston was quarterback Kevin Jennings, who delivered a stellar performance with 356 passing yards and three touchdown passes. He found a reliable target in Nico Collins, who racked up an impressive 171 receiving yards, demonstrating a chemistry that proved crucial throughout the game. Meanwhile, Jaheim White contributed effectively on the ground with 85 rushing yards, adding balance to the Texans' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Texans made key plays that turned the tide in their favor, most notably through Collin Oliver, who recorded 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Patriots' quarterback. Chris Johnson also made his mark with a crucial interception, halting a potential scoring drive from New England. The Texans' defense, combined with their explosive offense, was instrumental in this decisive playoff victory, showcasing their readiness to advance further in the postseason.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 20/35 | 57% | 268 | 2 | 1 | 88.7 |
Texans | ||||||
| Kevin JenningsQB | 22/37 | 59% | 356 | 3 | 1 | 107.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patriots | |||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 9 | 43 | 4.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Hollywood SmothersHB | 12 | 26 | 2.2 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian ThomasTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Texans | |||||||
| Jaheim WhiteHB | 12 | 85 | 7.1 | 51 | 1 | 34 | 2 |
| Woody MarksHB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Kevin JenningsQB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patriots | |||||||
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 6 | 121 | 20.2 | 62 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Dorian ThomasTE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jamichael HillWR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | — | 0 | 24 | 3 |
| Hollywood SmothersHB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Texans | |||||||
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 44 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Jaheim WhiteHB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mike MatthewsWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 7 | 171 | 24.4 | 90 | 1 | 77 | 1 |
| Levi GoldmanWR | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patriots | |||||
| Shavon ReedCB | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion EleeREDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Witt WeeksMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton HamptonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua FarmerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi ObiazorWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon PruntyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Texans | |||||
| Chris JohnsonCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominick WilsonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| CJ FiteDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Payton WilsonWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin OliverLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Son PrevardCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor OwensSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 3/3 | 3 | 44 |
| Other | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 3/3 | 5 | 35 |
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
