Patriots vs. Texans live score, updates, highlights for Week 6 showdown

Mike Masala

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The New England Patriots and Houston Texans will meet on Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium for a Week 6 battle; their first meeting since 2021.

New England hasn't looked great offensively, but they're turning the ball over to Drake Maye, allowing the rookie to lead the unit going forward. Their defense has been up and down, but they'll definitely be tested this week against a Texans offense that can cause damage early and often.

Follow along with everything that happens during the Sunday afternoon matchup between the Patriots and Texans below with the live score, updates and highlights below.

Patriots vs. Texans score

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Patriots077721
Texans140131441

Patriots' players of the game:

  • WR DeMario Douglas: 6 REC, 92 YDS, 1 TD
  • WR Kayshon Boutte: 3 REC, 59 YDS, 1 TD

Texans' players of the game:

  • QB C.J. Stroud: 192 YDS, 3 TDS, 1 INT
  • RB Joe Mixon: 13 CAR, 102 YDS, 2 REC, 30 YDS, 2 TDS
  • RB Dameon Pierce: 8 CAR, 76 YDS, 1 REC, 1 YD
  • DE Will Anderson: 8 TKL, 3 SCK, 1 PD

Patriots vs. Texans updates

(All times Eastern)

Fourth Quarter

4:09 p.m. - Maye hit Ja'Lynn Polk for his first reception and time expired.

3:55 p.m. - SACK: Anderson beat Thomas again for a blindside sack, bringing down Maye 10 yards behind the line of scrimmage. 

Texans 41, Patriots 21

3:51 p.m. - TEXANS TOUCHDOWN: Pierce broke a few tackles and found the end zone from 54 yards out.

Patriots 21, Texans 34

3:45 p.m. - PATRIOTS TOUCHDOWN: Maye found Douglas in the middle of the field and the second-year wideout took it the rest of the way for a 35-yard score.

3:41 p.m. - PENALTY: Texans defensive lineman Mario Edwards was called for illegal use of hands to the face.

3:40 p.m. - PENALTY: Sow was called for a false start.

3:37 p.m. - INJURY: Patriots guard Michael Jordan left the game with an injury and was replaced by Sidy Sow.

Texans 34, Patriots 14

3:32 p.m. TEXANS TOUCHDOWN: Mixon jumped to the outside and outraced Jonathon Jones to the pylon. This was his second score of the day, and it increased Houston's lead back up 20 points.

3:29 p.m.: TURNOVER: Maye was intercepted after his pass was tipped at the line.

Third Quarter

3:24 p.m. - The final play of the third quarter was a Dameon Pierce run for no gain. Houston will start the fourth quarter with a second-and-10 at their own 37.

Patriots 14, Texans 27

3:19 p.m. - PATRIOTS TOUCHDOWN: Maye found tight end Hunter Henry wide open in the flat after he released from a block. This score cut the lead to 13.

3:16 p.m. - PENALTY: Maye was called for a false start.

3:16 p.m. - Maye scrambled to the right and hit Henry back over the middle for a 30-yard gain.

Texans 27, Patriots 7

3:11 p.m. - TEXANS FIELD GOAL: Fairbairn hit another field goal from 46 yards out. Houston went up by 20.

3:06 p.m. - TURNOVER: Maye hit tight end Austin Hooper for a seven-yard gain. Hooper was stripped while getting tackled, and Houston recovered the ball.

Texans 24, Patriots 7

3:02 p.m. - TEXANS FIELD GOAL: Fairbairn nailed 39-yard attempt to extend the lead to 21 points.

3:01 p.m. - SACK: Patriots defensive lineman Jacquelin Roy sacked Stroud. It was a coverage sack.

2:56 p.m. - Stroud hit Diggs for a 26-yard gain in the middle of the field. 

Texans 21, Patriots 7

2:47 p.m. - TEXANS TOUCHDOWN: Stroud hit wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who worked against Christian Gonzalez, for a touchdown. This increased Houston's lead back to 14 points.

2:46 p.m. - TURNOVER: Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter sacked Maye and forced a fumble. It was recovered by Houston.

Second Quarter

Patriots 7, Texans 14

2:26 p.m. - TOUCHDOWN PATRIOTS: Maye hit second-year wide receiver Kayshon Boutte for a 40-yard touchdown on a go route. This score cut the lead to seven.

2:23 p.m. - PENALTY: Texans defensive back Eric Murray was called for defensive pass interference. 

2:23 p.m. - Maye hit Douglas for a 22-yard gain.

2:21 p.m. - SACK: Mapu and Christian Elliss brought down Stroud.

2:11 p.m. - SACK: Anderson sacked Maye again. He beat Thomas for that one.

2:06 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots defensive back Marcellas Dial was called for holding on a punt return.

1:57 p.m. - Patriots running back Antonio Gibson snagged a high pass from Maye and converted their first third down of the game.

1:56 p.m. - Patriots started the drive without Vederian Lowe at left tackle. Zachary Thomas subbed in.

1:52 p.m. - INTERCEPTION: Mapu deflected a ball in the end zone up to Marcus Jones who snagged it and took it out of the end zone.

1:50 p.m. - BIG PLAY: Mixon broke free for a huge 59-yard run before Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins took him down.

1:46 p.m. - SACK: Maye was sacked by Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr.

1:45 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs was called for a false start.

1:44 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots offensive tackle Vederian Lowe was called for ineligible player downfield.

1:43 p.m. - Maye scrambled up the middle for an 11-yard gain.

1:42 p.m. - MISSED FG: Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn missed a 40-yard attempt wide right. 

1:42 p.m. - Patriots defensive end Keion White forced Stroud to throw the ball away on third down.

1:41 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. lined up in the neutral zone.

First quarter

1:34 p.m. - INTERCEPTION: Maye threw high of his target (DeMario Douglas) and was intercepted.

Texans 14, Patriots 0

1:28 p.m. TOUCHDOWN TEXANS: Stroud hit running back Joe Mixon in the flat, who ran into the end zone from 10 yards out to put Houston up by 14.

1:27 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones was called for defensive pass interference on a third-and-nine play, allowing Houston's drive to continue.

1:17 p.m. - Drake Maye and the Patriots went three-and-out after two runs for one-yard and a throwaway.

Texans 7, Patriots 0

1:11 p.m. - TEXANS TOUCHDOWN: Stroud rolled out to his right and found wide receiver Tank Dell in the back of the end zone to put Houston up by seven.

1:10 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots safety Marte Mapu was called for defensive pass interference in the end zone, allowing Houston to get a fresh set of downs at the one-yard line.

1:08 p.m. - Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completed a 13-yard pass to wide receiver Stefon Diggs to convert their first third-down attempt.

1:03 p.m. - PENALTY: Patriots linebacker Sione Takitaki called for illegal formation on opening kickoff.

1:00 p.m. - The Patriots win the toss and defer to the second half. The Texans will start with the ball.

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Patriots vs. Texans start time

  • Date: Sunday, Oct. 13
  • Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

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Mike Masala previously served as the Managing Editor of USA TODAY's Dolphins Wire as well as a contributing writer at Patriots Wire. A lifelong New England resident, he is the self-proclaimed captain and lone member of the Laurence Maroney Fan Club. Follow on Twitter/X: @Mike_Masala