Texans 0-0 Patriots 13:37, 1st quarter
And that fierce Houston defense force a quick three and out. The punt is returned to the 25-yard line. CJ Stroud, your move!
The big tick for Houston against Drake Maye is how effective their pass rush is. Will Anderson Jr and Danielle Hunter are so good the Texans only need to send four at the quarterback meaning they can have seven defenders sitting behind. Seven defenders of supreme quality featuring a ballhawk corner back in Derek Stingley and a brutal safety in Jalen Pitre.
“If they are going to make it, it is because of them,” says Jason Bell in the Sky Sports studio. Hmmm, think CJ Stroud might be a little gutted by that analysis. But they are that good. Houston allowed the fewest offensive yards to opponents in the NFL with only 277 per game while limiting the Chargers to only 175 last week.
Oh and we are underway. Maye and the New England offense trot on to the field. Let’s Gooooooo!
