Texans at Patriots
Houston Texans 38, New England Patriots 34 · VEETA's server
Final Score
Texans 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Patriots 34 3 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPDrake Maye 323 yds passingC.J. Baxter 138 yds rushingEli Raridon 131 yds receivingCalen Bullock 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 399 · 401Passing yards 231 · 295Rushing yards 168 · 106Completions 13/23 · 24/43Yards per carry 9.3 · 6.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the New England Patriots with a final score of 38-34. This high-stakes game showcased both teams' potent offenses and set the stage for an exciting season ahead.
C.J. Stroud was the standout performer for the Texans, throwing for four touchdowns while also contributing significantly on the ground. C.J. Baxter complemented Stroud's efforts by rushing for an impressive 138 yards, helping to keep the Texans’ offense dynamic and unpredictable. On the other side, Drake Maye put on a strong performance for the Patriots, passing for 323 yards and keeping his team competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Texans were impactful, with Danielle Hunter making his presence felt by recording two sacks. Ashton Hampton led the team in tackles with six, providing a steady force on the defensive line. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when a critical interception by Christian Barmore of the Patriots fell short of sealing the comeback, allowing the Texans to hold on and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 13/23 | 57% | 231 | 4 | 2 | 94.3 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 24/42 | 57% | 323 | 1 | 0 | 89.6 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| C.J. BaxterHB | 12 | 138 | 11.5 | 9 | 1 | 94 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 8 | 67 | 8.4 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Charlie BeckerWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Nick MarshWR | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 33 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 38 | 2 | 31 | 1 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 25 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| C.J. BaxterHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Eli RaridonTE | 7 | 131 | 18.7 | 43 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Charlie BeckerWR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 39 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Parker WashingtonWR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 25 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 25 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Calen BullockFS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton HamptonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Christian BarmoreDT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kip LewisMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damon Wilson Jr.REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius MuasauMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 5 | 26 |
| Patriots | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres BorregalesK | 2/2 | 4 | 40 |