New England Patriots @ Houston Texans
Preseason
0-2, 0-1 Away
23
0-2, 0-1 Away
1-1, 1-0 Home
27
1-1, 1-0 Home
Game Information
Houston, TX
Back Judge:Greg Wilson
Umpire:Carl Paganelli
Side Judge:Laird Hayes
Line Judge:Byron Boston
Referee:Walt Anderson
Field Judge:John Jenkins
Down Judge:Jerod Phillips
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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