Patriots at Texans
Houston Texans 47, New England Patriots 20 · NoMutShit
Final Score
Patriots 20 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Texans 47 4 TD · 2 FG · 5 XPC.J. Stroud 376 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 161 yds rushingNico Collins 194 yds receivingCraig Woodson 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 345 · 405Passing yards 156 · 359Rushing yards 189 · 46Completions 16/22 · 18/24Yards per carry 11.1 · 2.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 9h ago
In a commanding performance, the Houston Texans topped the New England Patriots 47-20 in Week 16 of the 2027 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With this victory, the Texans showcased their offensive prowess while the Patriots struggled to keep pace in a crucial late-season matchup.
C.J. Stroud was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 376 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Texans' air attack. Nico Collins was his favorite target, racking up 194 receiving yards, making pivotal catches that set up critical scores. Despite the Patriots' TreVeyon Henderson's strong ground game, rushing for 161 yards, the Texans' offensive firepower proved too much to overcome.
Defensively, the Texans made their presence felt with key performances that disrupted the Patriots' rhythm. Will Anderson Jr. tallied two sacks, putting pressure on the New England quarterback and forcing crucial mistakes. The game turned decisively in the Texans' favor during the second quarter, when a combination of defensive stops and explosive plays allowed them to build an insurmountable lead.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 16/22 | 73% | 208 | 1 | 1 | 98.2 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 18/24 | 75% | 376 | 4 | 1 | 138.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 16 | 161 | 10.1 | 27 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| Drake MayeQB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | — | 1 | 28 | 3 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Woody MarksHB | 14 | 39 | 2.8 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Eli RaridonTE | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 44 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 17 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 36 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 7 | 194 | 27.7 | 49 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 68 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 34 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian RozeboomWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deon EvansMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Edefuan UlofoshioMIKE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Curtis JacobsWILL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey TaylorSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tracy BrownREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 2/2 | 5 | 42 |