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Photos: Patriots at Texans Week 5
The New England Patriots take on the Houston Texans in Week 5 at NRG Stadium on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Conley (18) gets up after being tackled in the red zone against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (81) looks at the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

The Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) lines up against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

New England Patriots defensive end Chase Winovich (50) smiles as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

New England Patriots defensive end Chase Winovich (50) autographs a poster after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (25) high fives fans as he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

The Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

The Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

The Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

The Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

The Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

The Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (25) sniffs smelling salts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans outside linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (51) lines up against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk's field goal attempt fly's safely over Houston Texans defenders during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (80) runs with a kick against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown (85) lines up against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans running back Mark Ingram (2) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans running back Mark Ingram (2) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

The Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

The Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

The Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) attempts to throw the ball under pressure from New England Patriots defensive end Chase Winovich (50) and defensive end Lawrence Guy (93) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips (21) stops running after a Houston Texans pass fell incomplete during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Conley (18) runs with the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Conley (18) runs with the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

The Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Fans watch as the Houston Texans take the field against the New England Patriots before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks up during the National Anthem before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Fans stand up for the National Anthem before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Roberts (19) returns the kickoff against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Roberts (19) returns the kickoff against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

New England Patriots punter Jake Bailey (7)kicks off to the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) hands off the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (88) runs with the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans running back Phillip Lindsay (30) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

WR Kendrick Bourne (84) cuts up the field.

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston..

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston.

New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden, top, leaps over Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King II during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston.

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston.

New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty, bottom, tackles Houston Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown (85) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston.

J.C. Jackson (27) lines up against Texans WR Brandin Cooks (13).

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (81) is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King II (25) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston.

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) rushes for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston.

Houston Texans' Christian Kirksey, left, grabs the shirt of New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne while trying to tackle him during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston.

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris, left, celebrates his touchdown run with quarterback Mac Jones (10) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston.

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) celebrates his touchdown run with quarterback Mac Jones (10) and teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston.

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston.

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston.

RB Damien Harris (37) breaks through the line of scrimmage.

Kyle Dugger (23) celebrates after a play.

Matt Judon (9)

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) catches a pass for a gain as Houston Texans linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (51) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston.

WR Kendrick Bourne (84) avoiding Texans defenders.

Houston Texans' Andre Roberts (19) is tackled by New England Patriots' Chase Winovich during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston.

Mac Jones (10) at the line of scrimmage.

Damien Harris (37) powers through for a first-half TD.

WR Kendrick Bourne (84)

WR Jakobi Meyers (16) hauls in a pass from Mac Jones.

Jonnu Smith (81) celebrates a first down.

OL James Ferentz (65)

WR Nelson Agholor (15) celebrates a first down.

Mac Jones (10) hands it off to RB Damien Harris (37)

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Matt Judon during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston.

Gunner Olszewski (80) attempts to break a Texans tackle.

Hunter Henry (85) hauls in a catch.

Nick Folk (6) attempts a kick.

DL Lawrence Guy (93)

Matt Judon (9)

Matt Judon (9) takes down Texans QB Davis Mills

Matt Judon (9) celebrates a sack with Josh Uche (55)

Matt Judon (9) celebrates a sack

Matt Judon (9) sacks Texans QB Davis Mills

Kyle Dugger (23)

The Patriots Offensive Line

N'Keal Harry (1)

Adrian Phillips (21)

Matt Judon (9) celebrates a sack.

Matt Judon (9) sacks Davis Mills (10)

Gunner Olszewki (80) returns a kick.

J.C. Jackson (27) celebrates a pass break up

Hunter Henry (85) catches a TD to potentially tie the game.

Hunter Henry (85) and Mac Jones (10) celebrate their touchdown.

Hunter Henry (85) spikes the ball after his touchdown

J.C. Jackson (27) celebrates a dropped pass

Hunter Henry (85) catches a pass from Mac Jones (10)