New England Patriots @ Houston Texans
10-2, 5-2 Away
22
10-2, 5-2 Away
8-4, 5-1 Home
28
8-4, 5-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
448
Total Yards
276
1
Turnovers
0
29
1st Downs
16
8-60
Penalties
8-79
9/17
3rd Down
6/11
1/2
4th Down
0/0
2/3
Red Zone
3/3
34:35
Possession
25:25
Game Information
Houston, TX
Down Judge:Dana McKenzie
Line Judge:Tim Podraza
Umpire:Bill Schuster
Referee:Tony Corrente
Side Judge:Boris Cheek
Back Judge:Todd Prukop
Field Judge:Anthony Jeffries
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 29 | 16 |
| Passing 1st downs | 16 | 12 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 9 | 2 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 4 | 2 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 9-17 | 6-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 79 | 52 |
| Total Yards | 448 | 276 |
| Total Drives | 10 | 11 |
| Yards per Play | 5.7 | 5.3 |
| Passing | 303 | 224 |
| Comp/Att | 24/47 | 19/26 |
| Yards per pass | 6.1 | 7.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 3-23 | 3-16 |
| Rushing | 145 | 52 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 23 |
| Yards per rush | 5.0 | 2.3 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-3 | 3-3 |
| Penalties | 8-60 | 8-79 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 34:35 | 25:25 |
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2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 490 | 320 |
| Buffalo | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 481 | 365 |
| Miami | 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | 347 | 424 |
| New York | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 300 | 503 |
| AFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 | 474 | 336 |
| Houston | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 404 | 295 |
| Indianapolis | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 466 | 412 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 284 | 478 |
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