The Houston Texans are riding high after last week’s 23-20 win over the Buffalo Bills but travel to Foxbourugh for a potential trap game as injuries mount against the New England Patriots, who will start No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye for the first time.
Houston, 4-1, currently owns the second-best in the AFC behind the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs. The Texans can’t afford to let one slip against New England despite the onslaught of injuries, especially now that Nico Collins is out for four games after landing on who landed on injured reserve Wednesday.
On paper, Houston’s more talented than New England. The Patriots elected to make the switch after journeyman Jacoby Brissett led the offense to an average of 13.9 points per game.
Below are five keys to a Texans victory, resulting in just the second 5-1 start in team history.