Patriots defensive back Jalen Mills (2) intercepts Texans C.J. Stroud's pass in the first quarter.

Patriots defensive backs pregame huddle.

Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez warming up pregame.

Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84).

Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) warming up pregame.

Patriots defensive lineman Daniel Ekuale (95) sacks Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud in the first quarter.

Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4).

Patriots defensive back Christian Gonzalez (19).

Patriots running back Pierre Strong Jr. (35).

Patriots kicker Nick Folk (6).

Patriots rookie Keion White (99).

Patriots linebacker Calvin Munson (43) and defensive back Jalen Mills (2) celebrate fumble recovery.

Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4).

Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) hands the ball of to running back Pierre Strong Jr. (35).

Patriots defensive back Jalen Mills (2).

Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (7).

Patriots linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (3).

Patriots quarterback Malik Cunningham (16).

Patriots running back J.J. Taylor (42) celebrates with teammates.

Patriots wide receiver Tre Nixon (82).

Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (7).

Patriots defensive back Brenden Schooler (41).

Patriots quarterback Trace McSorley (19).

Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater (18).

Patriots running back Kevin Harris (36).

Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien.

Patriots offense huddles during the third quarter.

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) shakes hands with Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) after the game.

Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) greets Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) after the game.

Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84), quarterback Malik Cunningham (16) and defensive lineman Christian Barmore (90) walk off the field together after the game.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shakes hands with Texans head coach Demeco Ryans after the game.