34
31
Final
patriots 34, texans 31
The Patriots scored on five straight possessions in the second half, including a tie-breaking field goal late, to rally past the Texans in Houston.
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Rob Gronkowski was tripped by Eddie Pleasant during a 17-yard reception in the fourth quarter.
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Rob Ninkovich forced Case Keenum into an incomplete pass in the fourth quarter.
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Tom Brady took aim downfield.
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Defensive tackle Isaac Sopoaga sacked Case Keenum.
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DeAndre Hopkins was tripped by Aqib Talib.
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Eddie Pleasant broke up a pass intended for Rob Gronkowski in the fourth quarter.
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Rob Gronkowski scored on a low throw by Tom Brady.
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Tom Brady signaled to the bench that his helmet speaker wasn’t working during the second quarter.
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Case Keenum threw an interception on this play in the second quarter.
analysis
The Patriots rallied in the third quarter from a first-half deficit, and then rallied again late, against a Texans team that moved the ball effectively.
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