In Focus: Texans 28, Patriots 22
The Houston Texans knocked off the New England Patriots in front of a record crowd of 72,025 on Sunday night.
New England Patriots fans go crazy as quarterback Tom Brady takes the field before a game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson plays air guitar with outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus before a game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, currently on the injured list, smiles while watching his team warmup before a game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt pets Sully, the former service dog of late President George H.W. Bush before a National Football League game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson talks with his team in the huddle during the first quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson gets away from New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower during the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman beats Houston Texans free safety Tashaun Gipson on an 11 yard catch during the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady hands off to running back Rex Burkhead for a four yard gain during the first quarter against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans free safety Tashaun Gipson stops New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman during the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans free safety Tashaun Gipson celebrates after a big stop of New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman during the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts after an incomplete pass on third down during the first quarter against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a first down during the first quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson fights past New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower for six yards during the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady watches his pass fall incomplete as he is hit by Houston Texans nose tackle Brandon Dunn during the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a six yard pass to wide receiver Mohamed Sanu during the first quarter against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby returns an interception of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for 22 yards during the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a 14 yard touchdown pass to running back Duke Johnson during the first quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson celebrates after scoring on a 14 yard pass from quarterback Deshaun Watson during the first quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells congratulates running back Duke Johnson after his 14 yard touchdown reception during the first quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks the sideline during the first quarter against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talks with quarterback coach Josh McDaniels during the second quarter against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady scrambles away from Houston Texans linebacker Jake Martin for 11 yards and a first down during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu hits New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
A Houston Texans fan cheers during the second quarter of a National Football League game against New England at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
A Houston Texans fan holds up a photo of Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson during a National Football League game against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson fights off New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower on a first down reception during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson fights past the sack attempt of New England Patriots defensive end John Simon during the second quarter of a National Football League game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson gets away from New England Patriots defensive end John Simon during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws on the run against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of a National Football League game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins gets away from New England Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung on a 19 yard first down catch and run during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins makes a 13 yard first down catch under coverage by New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, right, scuffles with New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore after they got tangled up during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson is brought down on a run for first down yardage by New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower and other defenders during the second quarter of a National Football League game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells scores on a 13 yard pass from quarterback Deshaun Watson during the second quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells, right, celebrates with Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas after scoring during the second quarter of a National Football League game against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
New England Patriots running back James White tries to get around Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
A pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman falls incomplete after being deflected by Houston Texans cornerback Vernon III Hargreaves, right, during the second quarter of a National Football League game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse makes a catch for a first down against Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney during the second quarter of a National Football League game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans linebacker Jake Martin celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers makes a first down catch during the second quarter against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien argues with line judge Tony Veteri after a catch by New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Mohamed Sanu during the third quarter of a National Football League game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph celebrates after breaking up a pass on fourth down during the third quarter of a National Football League game against New England at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a 35 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Kenny Stills during the third quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills beats New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones for a 35 yard touchdown reception during the third quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills celebrates a 35 yard touchdown reception during the third quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, right, celebrates after throwing a touchdown to Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills, center, during the third quarter of a National Football League game against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes during the third quarter against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney celebrates after hitting New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and forcing an incomplete pass during the third quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman makes a 43 yard catch during the third quarter against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
A field worker carries ball in the sideline of a National Football League game between New England and Houston at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
Houston Texans tight end Jordan Thomas has the ball knocked away by New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones during the third quarter of a National Football League game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Jones was called for defensive holding on the play.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson scrambles from the pocket before throwing a nine yard pass during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins battles with New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore on a 27 yard first down catch during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins flexes after a 27 yard first down catch during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson dives into the end zone after catching a pitch from wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson celebrates after a six yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
A Houston Texans fan cheers during the fourth quarter of a National Football League game against New England at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
New England Patriots running back James White is tripped up by Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney after one yard during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans linebacker Jake Martin sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for a nine yard loss during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans linebacker Jake Martin flexes after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for a nine yard loss during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers during the fourth quarter of a National Football League game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu stops New England Patriots running back James White for a three yard loss during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
Houston Texans free safety Tashaun Gipson breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Patriots 28-22.
New England Patriots running back James White looks upfield against Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III during the fourth quarter of a National Football League game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson embraces New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore after the Texan's 28-21 victory at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after the Texan's 28-21 victory at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
Kevin M. Cox
Media & Technology Director
Kevin joined The Daily News as a photojournalist in 2006. He has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Photography from Texas State University. He lives in League City with his wife Ashley, a wedding photographer.
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