Patriots at Texans
New England Patriots 31, Houston Texans 17 · The Other Guys League
Final Score
Patriots 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Texans 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPC.J. Stroud 223 yds passingAshton Jeanty 83 yds rushingDalton Schultz 111 yds receivingGabe Jacas 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 273 · 304Passing yards 206 · 207Rushing yards 67 · 97Completions 15/17 · 12/23Yards per carry 4.5 · 6.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In a Week 11 showdown, the New England Patriots topped the Houston Texans 31-17, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches its climax. With both teams vying for momentum, the Patriots' victory showcased their ability to perform under pressure on the road.
Quarterback Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for one touchdown, while the Texans' C.J. Stroud amassed 223 passing yards in a valiant effort. On the ground, Ashton Jeanty kept the Texans competitive with 83 rushing yards, while Dalton Schultz emerged as a standout receiver, racking up 111 yards to keep Houston's offense alive.
Defensively, the Patriots made their presence felt with Gabe Jacas recording two sacks, putting pressure on Stroud and disrupting Houston's rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Carlton Davis III intercepted a crucial pass, allowing New England to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game in their favor.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 14/17 | 82% | 205 | 1 | 0 | 136.5 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 12/23 | 52% | 223 | 1 | 2 | 64.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 15 | 67 | 4.5 | 18 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 13 | 83 | 6.4 | 32 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Denzel BostonTE | 6 | 102 | 17.0 | 74 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Dalton SchultzTE | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 26 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 26 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Omarion MillerWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahiem OatisDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ephesians PrysockSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Texans | |||||
| Kamari LassiterCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien BrownCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden FisherMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 1/1 | 4 | 26 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 2 | 24 |