PHOTOS: A look at last year's Texans' loss in New England
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) beats Houston Texans strong safety Corey Moore (43) for a 5-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )
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PHOTOS: A look at last year's Texans' loss in New England
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) beats Houston Texans strong safety Corey Moore (43) for a 5-yard touchdown reception during the
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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reaches out in vain to stop New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12), as he throws for a 27-yard completion to Danny Amendola and a first down during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reaches out in vain to stop New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12), as he throws for a 27-yard completion to Danny Amendola and a first down during the ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs for a first down past ]New England Patriots outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs for a first down past ]New England Patriots outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass over the New England Patriots defensive tackle Adam Butler (70) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass over the New England Patriots defensive tackle Adam Butler (70) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, ... more
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Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien makes a call on the sidelines during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien makes a call on the sidelines during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is knocked out of bounds by New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24), who was called for a late hit on thew play, during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is knocked out of bounds by New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24), who was called for a late hit on thew play, during the second quarter of an ... more
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Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) pushes off of New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) as he runs with the ball after a reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) pushes off of New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) as he runs with the ball after a reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at ... more
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New England Patriots free safety Duron Harmon (30) reaches over Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) for an interception of a "Hail Mary" pass into the end zone as time runs out in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. The Patriots beat the Texans 36-33. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
New England Patriots free safety Duron Harmon (30) reaches over Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) for an interception of a "Hail Mary" pass into the end zone as time runs out in the fourth ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) sits on the field after a last-second pass to the end zone failed, giving the New England Patriots a 36-33 win at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) sits on the field after a last-second pass to the end zone failed, giving the New England Patriots a 36-33 win at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in ... more
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is hit by Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59), forcing a fumble, and a 22-yard return of the fumble by Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney for a touchdown, during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is hit by Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59), forcing a fumble, and a 22-yard return of the fumble by Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon ... more
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Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) runs past New England Patriots offensive tackle LaAdrian Waddle (68) as he returns a Tom Brady fumble 22 yard for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) runs past New England Patriots offensive tackle LaAdrian Waddle (68) as he returns a Tom Brady fumble 22 yard for a touchdown during the second quarter of ... more
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Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) crosses the goal line for a 22-yard fumble return for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) crosses the goal line for a 22-yard fumble return for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of an NFL football game at ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) comes down with a 29-yard touchdown reception between New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) and cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) comes down with a 29-yard touchdown reception between New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) and cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the first ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) comes down with a 29-yard touchdown reception against New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) comes down with a 29-yard touchdown reception against New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) and quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrate Ellington's 29-yard touchdown reception against the New England Patriots during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) and quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrate Ellington's 29-yard touchdown reception against the New England Patriots during the first quarter of an NFL ... more
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Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, ... more
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) beats Houston Texans strong safety Corey Moore (43) for a 5-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) beats Houston Texans strong safety Corey Moore (43) for a 5-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on ... more
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) beats Houston Texans strong safety Corey Moore (43) for a 5-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) beats Houston Texans strong safety Corey Moore (43) for a 5-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on ... more
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the football after beating Houston Texans strong safety Corey Moore (43) for a 5-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the football after beating Houston Texans strong safety Corey Moore (43) for a 5-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter of an NFL football ... more
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New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15), quarterback Tom Brady (12), and running back James White (28) celebrate New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski's 5-yard touchdown reception agaisnt the Houston Texans during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15), quarterback Tom Brady (12), and running back James White (28) celebrate New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski's 5-yard touchdown reception agaisnt ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pushed out of the pocket by New England Patriots nose tackle Malcom Brown (90) and outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pushed out of the pocket by New England Patriots nose tackle Malcom Brown (90) and outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during the second quarter of an NFL ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) sits in the turf with New England Patriots defensive end Derek Rivers (95) after a play during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) sits in the turf with New England Patriots defensive end Derek Rivers (95) after a play during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls signals at the line against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls signals at the line against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in ... more
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New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) leaps up for a 7-yard touchdown reception against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) leaps up for a 7-yard touchdown reception against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. ... more
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Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) stops New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee (35) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) stops New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee (35) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, ... more
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Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) beats New England Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung (23) for a first down reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) beats New England Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung (23) for a first down reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, ... more
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Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7) kicks an estra point against the New England Patriots during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7) kicks an estra point against the New England Patriots during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, ... more
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Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) beats New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) for a 12-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) beats New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) for a 12-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on ... more
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Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) and wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) celebrate Griffin's 12-yard touchdown reception against the New England Patriots during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) and wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) celebrate Griffin's 12-yard touchdown reception against the New England Patriots during the third quarter of an NFL football ... more
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Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) celebrates his 12-yard touchdown reception against the New England Patriots during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) celebrates his 12-yard touchdown reception against the New England Patriots during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, ... more
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Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) and wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) celebrate Griffin's 12-yard touchdown reception against the New England Patriots during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) and wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) celebrate Griffin's 12-yard touchdown reception against the New England Patriots during the third quarter of an NFL football ... more
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Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7) celebrates his 40-yard field goal against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7) celebrates his 40-yard field goal against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in ... more
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New England Patriots center David Andrews (60) falls on a Tom Brady fumble as Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) and Houston Texans defensive back Marcus Gilchrist (21) come in on thew play during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
New England Patriots center David Andrews (60) falls on a Tom Brady fumble as Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) and Houston Texans defensive back Marcus Gilchrist (21) come in on thew play ... more
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Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) tackles New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee (35) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) tackles New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee (35) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, ... more
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) breaks away from Houston Texans free safety Andre Hal (29) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) breaks away from Houston Texans free safety Andre Hal (29) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in ... more
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) breaks away from Houston Texans free safety Andre Hal (29) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) breaks away from Houston Texans free safety Andre Hal (29) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans defensive end Christian Covington (95) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans defensive end Christian Covington (95) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in ... more
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) for a first down reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) for a first down reception during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on ... more
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New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) breaks up a pas intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) breaks up a pas intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, ... more
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Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette ... more
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) kneels on the field after the Texans came up short on third down against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) kneels on the field after the Texans came up short on third down against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette ... more
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New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) breaks up a pas intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) breaks up a pas intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, ... more
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Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) makes a catch against New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) makes a catch against New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. ... more
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) makes a catch against the Houston Texans defense during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) makes a catch against the Houston Texans defense during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in ... more
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Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) runs outside with New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) and linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) defensing during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) runs outside with New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) and linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) defensing during the fourth quarter of an NFL football ... more
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Houston Texans defensive end Christian Covington (95) stands on the sidelines after the Texans gave up a last-second touchdown to the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. The Patriots beat the Texans 36-33. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans defensive end Christian Covington (95) stands on the sidelines after the Texans gave up a last-second touchdown to the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at ... more
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Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien locks arms with his players during the national anthem before the Texans NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien locks arms with his players during the national anthem before the Texans NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, ... more
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Houston Texans owner Bob McNair and Cal McNair, Texans COO, walk off the field before Texans NFL football game againt the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, Mass. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair and Cal McNair, Texans COO, walk off the field before Texans NFL football game againt the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxbourough, ... more
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