Game facts: Houston at New England

Published: Sep 20, 2016 at 12:11 PM

A first in the Belichick era: Jacoby Brissett will become the first-ever rookie QB to start a game during Bill Belichick's tenure in New England.

Houston unkind to rookie QBs: Rookie quarterbacks are 3-11 against the Texans since the start of the 2011 season -- J.J. Watt's rookie season.

Intermediate passing game: Brissett averaged just 1.7 yards/attempt on his nine pass attempts in Week 2. That's the fewest yards/attempt in a game by a QB this season.

Bend-but-don't break defense: The Patriots have allowed 6.7 yards per play in their first two games of the season (30th in NFL). However, the Pats rank much better in terms of scoring defense, allowing 22.5 PPG (15th in NFL).

This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an issue.

Related Content

news

NFL awards at midseason: Picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and more

Who's leading the MVP race? How about Defensive Player of the Year? Which coach is doing the best job? And who are the top rookies on each side of the ball? Midway through the 2024 NFL season, Bucky Brooks provides his picks for the seven major individual awards -- and additional names to watch.

news

NFL rookie rankings at midseason: Jayden Daniels holds the throne, but Brock Bowers flies up the board

Midway through the 2024 NFL season, which newbies have taken the league by storm? Gennaro Filice updates his ranking of the top 25 rookies. How high does playmaking tight end Brock Bowers fly? How many quarterbacks make the cut?

news

Niners RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles/calf) listed as questionable, 'good to go' for season debut vs. Bucs

49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable but will be "good to go" for his squad's Week 10 matchup with the host Buccaneers, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Friday.

news

Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence listed as questionable but 'trending' toward not playing vs. Vikings

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is holding out hope he can play Sunday. Lawrence is listed as questionable for the Jags' game against the Vikings. Mac Jones would get the start if Lawrence is unable to play.