New England Patriots @ Houston Texans
11-2, 5-1 Away
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11-2, 5-1 Away
6-7, 4-3 Home
6
6-7, 4-3 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
313
Total Yards
189
1
Turnovers
1
18
1st Downs
7
6-46
Penalties
4-36
7/16
3rd Down
3/14
0/0
4th Down
0/2
3/3
Red Zone
0/1
35:14
Possession
24:46
Game Information
Houston, TX
NBC
Line Judge:Jeff Bergman
Back Judge:Steve Freeman
Field Judge:Dyrol Prioleau
Down Judge:Tony Veteri
Referee:Jeff Triplette
Side Judge:Alex Kemp
Umpire:Shawn Smith
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 18 | 7 |
| Passing 1st downs | 11 | 4 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 7 | 2 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 0 | 1 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 | 3-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Plays | 64 | 52 |
| Total Yards | 313 | 189 |
| Total Drives | 12 | 13 |
| Yards per Play | 4.9 | 3.6 |
| Passing | 197 | 102 |
| Comp/Att | 22/30 | 12/24 |
| Yards per pass | 6.0 | 3.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 3-29 | 6-57 |
| Rushing | 116 | 87 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 22 |
| Yards per rush | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 3-3 | 0-1 |
| Penalties | 6-46 | 4-36 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 35:14 | 24:46 |
NE @ HOU Videos
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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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