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Nov 16, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates a defensive stop during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Texans beat the Browns 23-7. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, September 22nd, at 8:25 P.M. the (2-0) Houston Texans will be on the road to take on the (2-0) New England Patriots.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Patriots 23.9 – Texans 21.1 with an over/under of 45.0. The Vegas Line has a final score of Texans 21.5 – Patriots 19.0 with an over/under of 40.5.
2016-17 Statistics (32 total teams):
Yards per game: Patriots 414.0 (4th) > Texans 347.5 (19th)
Points per game: Patriots 27.0 (10th) > Texans 21.0 (tied for 17th)
Turnover margin: Patriots +1 = Texans +1
Fewest yards allowed per game: Texans 274.5 (3rd) > Patriots 401.5 (25th)
Fewest Points allowed per game: Texans 13.0 (3rd) > Patriots 22.5 (15th)
Summary:
New England is now down to third string quarterback Jacoby Brissett who has never played a regular season snap in the NFL. Jimmy Garoppolo had done a very nice job in Tom Brady’s absence but he has been in New England’s system for several years. I expect New England to simplify their offensive playbook which gives Houston’s defense a huge advantage. Houston’s offense has been clicking so far and rookie receiver Wil Fuller has looked great so far. The Texan’s defense looks like a top 5 unit in the NFL and I think they will shut down the Patriots on the road.
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