Patriots Fall To Texans 28-22, Drop To No. 2 Seed In AFC
The New England Patriots fell to the Texans on Sunday night, which led to a tumble in the AFC standings.
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The New England Patriots fell to the Texans on Sunday night, which led to a tumble in the AFC standings.
Halloween was over a month ago, but that didn't stop the Houston Texans from playing dress up ahead of Sunday night's game against the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots are a bit under the weather, but there were no surprises on the team's inactive list for Sunday night's game against the Texans.
The showdown between Baltimore and San Francisco had implications in the playoff standings for the Patriots.
Nine players were listed on New England's injury report as questionable due to illness.
Here's how our team of experts sees things playing out on Sunday.
The Patriots listed 17 players as questionable for the game, with nine of those players suffering from an illness.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw has been suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games on multiple occasions this season, the first time in more than 35 years a player has been banned for gambling.
To get you ready for Patriots-Texans, Levan Reid has a whole lot of news, notes and fun facts.
When news broke that Nick Folk needed an appendectomy and would be unable to play for the next one or two weeks, it was widely expected that the team would sign a free-agent kicker, keep Folk on the roster, and bring back the veteran when he's healthy enough to play. That's not exactly the plan that the Patriots have followed, though, as the team released Folk on Friday in order to make room for new kicker Kai Forbath.
Here's what to watch for when the 10-1 Patriots visit the 7-4 Texans on Sunday night.
A month after forcing his way off the Patriots, Michael Bennett is learning that the grass is not always greener on the other side.
New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk had an appendectomy early Thursday morning and won't be able to play Sunday.
Confidence is riding high in the Baltimore locker room ... to the point where veteran safety Earl Thomas is already making Super plans for February.
With the offense limping a bit over the past month, the Texans' porous pass defense is exactly what the Patriots need. James White may be the biggest beneficiary.

All eyes were on quarterback Drake Maye Thursday during the first Patriots practice leading up to the Super Bowl.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points, Jalen Johnson had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 117-106.
The Patriots did not practice Wednesday, but if they had, Drake Maye would have been limited with a shoulder injury.
The Patriots are heading to the Super Bowl, and they're asking for their fans to join them this weekend to celebrate as they head to Santa Clara.
Robert Kraft and Tom Brady came to the defense of Bill Belichick on Wednesday after the legendary coach was snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
Bill Belichick, who led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowls titles, did not receive enough votes in his first year as a candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
David Pastrnak scored 15 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will not be a first ballot Hall of Famer, sources tell CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters as his team is starting preparations for the Super Bowl.
At this point, there are still several possible tracks and scenarios for a weekend nor'easter in Massachusetts.
Before a potential nor'easter impacts Massachusetts, the region will be hit with a bitter blast of freezing air.
Nine Massachusetts towns are being sued for not complying with the MBTA Communities Law.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters on Thursday as the team holds its first practice of the Super Bowl bye week.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
All eyes were on quarterback Drake Maye Thursday during the first Patriots practice leading up to the Super Bowl.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points, Jalen Johnson had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 117-106.
The Patriots did not practice Wednesday, but if they had, Drake Maye would have been limited with a shoulder injury.
The Patriots are heading to the Super Bowl, and they're asking for their fans to join them this weekend to celebrate as they head to Santa Clara.
Robert Kraft and Tom Brady came to the defense of Bill Belichick on Wednesday after the legendary coach was snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.