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After five weeks of close calls, the Texans finally got their first resounding win of the season, riding Joe Mixon's return and a strong running game to a blowout of the Patriots. The icing on the cake? It was Houston's first win in eight tries at New England.
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Greg Rajan, Senior Editor |
NFL Week 6: Texans 41, Patriots 21
Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer
Ground offensive
With Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce carrying the ball to great effect, the Texans overcame Nico Collins' absence to rack up a season high in points and win for the first time at New England.
- Matching a legend: Will Anderson Jr. has three sacks, four tackles for loss and a pass deflection to match J.J. Watt's efforts in 2012 and 2014. Read More
- Piercing the Pats: Dameon Pierce had an excellent rookie season before falling off in 2023. His performance Sunday in return from injury was encouraging. Read More
- Report card: The Texans have finally won at New England. Here's how we graded Houston's Week 6 win. Read More
- Turning point: Danielle Hunter's sack and forced fumble helped the Texans blunt any Patriots momentum and take control early in the second half. Read More
- How it happened: How Sunday's win played out as the Texans ended a seven-game losing streak at New England. Read More
- QB chatter: Patriots quarterback Drake Maye got some encouraging words from the Texans' C.J. Stroud after making his first NFL start. Read More
- Royal endorsement: LeBron James is just like us. He watches football at home and posts his thoughts on social media. Spoiler alert: He loves watching C.J. Stroud. Read More
Rockets / NBA
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer
Standard set
The Rockets' roster is virtually intact from last season, so players know more what coach Ime Udoka expects and how his system works.
SEC Football
Photo by: Cameron Lindig
No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown set
The Longhorns dominated rival Oklahoma to stay at No. 1 before Georgia's trip to Austin in a matchup of the top two teams in the Chronicle's SEC power rankings.
Texas Football
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
Bulldogs in their sights
After a blowout win over rival Oklahoma, Texas switches its focus to a monster home game against No. 5 Georgia.
- Still the 1: Texas remains No. 1 in the Associated Press poll as it prepares to host Georgia in an SEC mega-matchup. Read More
- Firing back: Ex-Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield was asked about the Longhorns' postgame celebration involving his jersey in the Red River Rivalry. He had a quick answer. Read More
Dash / NWSL
Photo by: Ben Nichols, Houston Dash
San Diego shutout
Barbara Olivieri had a goal and an assist for the Dash while goalkeeper Jane Campbell posted her eighth shutout of the year.
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