Texans vs Patriots: Live Updates on NFL Game

Texans vs Patriots: Live Game Updates

The New England Patriots are back at Gillette Stadium where rookie Drake Maye is set to make his first career NFL start. After five weeks of poor offensive production, the team will turn to the No. 3 overall pick in hopes of getting back in the win column for the first time since Week 1. It won't be easy, as reigning NFL Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans stand on the other sideline, perhaps a blueprint for New England as their rebuild is underway.

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Sunday, October 13, 1 p.m. ET | Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA

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The Patriots won the toss and deferred, placing their defense on the field first. C.J. Stroud completed his first three passes effectively. Stroud then found Stefon Diggs for a 13-yard gain, setting up an early score for the Texans. [Patriots 0 : 7 Texans]

Drake Maye took the field to a mixed reception. After two unsuccessful runs, his first pass resulted in a punt, giving Texas prime field position.

New England faced issues converting on third-down plays, allowing Tank Dell to find space. Stroud kept driving the Texans forward, leading to another touchdown that put Houston up by 14.

The Patriots attempted to respond, as Maye's early struggles continued, culminating in an interception. However, New England's defense made a crucial stop as the Texans missed a 40-yard field goal.