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The Houston Texans had the best defense in the NFL this season, but that doesn't matter when your offense falls apart. One week after somehow surviving a game w
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Texans inactive list: Two starters out for Houston vs. Patriots
The Texans will be without their star wideout and offensive tackle at Gillette Stadium when they take on the Patriots.
Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair addresses his fine after the Patriots loss for eye black messaging during Houston’s playoff game vs. the Steelers.
Fans roasted DeMeco Ryans for punting the ball away late in the fourth quarter, ending any chance for a Texans rally against the Patriots.
Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud’s four interceptions for a score and the New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28-16 on Sunday to advance to the AFC championship game for the first time in seven years.
Despite another strong performance from Houston’s valiant defense—forcing three turnovers and sacking Drake Maye five times—the Texans' defense was unable to overcome their own offense’s turnover woes. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw four interceptions while running back Woody Marks fumbled.
What felt like momentum all season met its limit as the Houston Texans fell in Foxborough originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Eventually, every ride ends.
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