SECOND QUARTER

Summary:

The Texans’ offense showed it could score on its own, putting together an 88-yard drive on 13 plays. Deshaun Watson mixed his passes to tight ends and running backs and hit TE Darren Fells for the score on a 13-yarder. The Texans’ defense kept the Patriots in check after New England’s opening field goal drive, forcing three punts.

Key stat:

Deshaun Watson completed 7 of 8 to five receivers for 78 yards and a TD.