Patriots (1-3) at Texans (1-3)

Time/TV: 1 p.m., CBS

Series record: Patriots lead 10-3.

Last meeting: Texans beat Patriots 27-20 on Nov. 22, 2020 in Houston. Last week: Patriots lost to Buccaneers 19-17; Texans lost to Bills 40-0. Patriots player to watch: LB Matt Judon has been the standout on defense this season, leading the team with 4 ½ sacks.

Texans player to watch: WR Brandin Cooks has been the team’s most consistent performer.

Key matchup: Houston rookie QB Davis Mills vs. coach Bill Belichick and the New England defense.

Game notes: The Patriots are dealing with all kinds of issues on the offensive line. Starting left tackle Isaiah Wynn and starting left guard Mike Onwenu were both placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday. In addition, starting right guard Shaq Mason and right tackle Trent Brown were also absent for some practice work. Brown hasn’t been active since the season opener when he left early with a calf injury. It doesn’t bode well for QB Mac Jones, who has already been sacked 10 times . ... Jones is coming off his best game, completing 31 of 40 passes (78%) for 275 yards and two touchdowns against Tampa Bay. He leads all rookies in completions (112), completion percentage (70) and yards passing (1,012). … RB Brandon Bolden tied a career-high with six catches for 51 yards last week. … WR Jakobi Meyers leads the team with 27 catches for 246 yards. … WR Kendrick Bourne is looking for his third straight game with five or more catches and at least 50 yards receiving. … CB J.C. Jackson has a pass breakup in three of New England’s four games.