National Football League
Houston Texans
41
New England Patriots
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 14 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 41 |
| NE | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
— C.J. Stroud threw three touchdown passes and the Houston Texans spoiled the first start of rookie New England quarterback Drake Maye, breezing past the Patriots 41-21 on Sunday.
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/26 | vs New York Giants | L 21-27 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | W 34-31 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Tennessee Titans | W 26-3 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 30-34 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | @ Indianapolis Colts | L 17-19 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Dameon Pierce 54 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
DeMario Douglas 35 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Joey Slye Kick)
Joe Mixon 20 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
Hunter Henry 6 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Joey Slye Kick)
Ka'imi Fairbairn 46 Yd Field Goal
Ka'imi Fairbairn 39 Yd Field Goal
Stefon Diggs 10 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
Kayshon Boutte 40 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Joey Slye Kick)
Joe Mixon 10 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
Tank Dell 2 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
11 plays, 27 yards, 3:31 · End of Game
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:41 · Punt
4 plays, 2 yards, 2:35 · Punt
4 plays, 70 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
Dameon Pierce 54 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
8 plays, 70 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
DeMario Douglas 35 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Joey Slye Kick)
2 plays, 26 yards, 0:49 · Touchdown
Joe Mixon 20 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
1 play, 0 yards, 0:04 · Interception
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:53 · Punt
7 plays, 70 yards, 4:22 · Touchdown
Hunter Henry 6 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Joey Slye Kick)
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:20 · Field Goal
Ka'imi Fairbairn 46 Yd Field Goal
1 play, 5 yards, 0:14 · Fumble
10 plays, 59 yards, 5:02 · Field Goal
Ka'imi Fairbairn 39 Yd Field Goal
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:30 · Punt
2 plays, 10 yards, 0:42 · Touchdown
Stefon Diggs 10 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
2 plays, -11 yards, 0:50 · Fumble
1 play, -1 yard, 0:11 · End of Half
5 plays, 84 yards, 0:48 · Touchdown
Kayshon Boutte 40 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Joey Slye Kick)
5 plays, 14 yards, 1:39 · Punt
5 plays, 9 yards, 2:44 · Punt
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:36 · Punt
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:26 · Punt
3 plays, 59 yards, 1:00 · Interception
4 plays, 3 yards, 3:06 · Punt
4 plays, 5 yards, 2:09 · Missed FG
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:34 · Interception
8 plays, 45 yards, 4:21 · Touchdown
Joe Mixon 10 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:39 · Punt
11 plays, 65 yards, 5:47 · Touchdown
Tank Dell 2 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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