Patriots a much different team than one that crushed Texans in Week 3

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots will host the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional round Saturday (CBS, 8:15 p.m. ET), and here are 10 initial thoughts:

1. The teams met in Week 3 on Thursday Night Football, with the Patriots recording a 27-0 victory. Rookie quarterback Jacoby Brissett started for New England. While that game will obviously be part of the game-planning process, much has changed for both teams since. The Patriots, with Tom Brady at quarterback, are now running a more diverse attack.

2. Linebacker Jamie Collins led the Patriots with 14 tackles and added an interception in a standout performance against the Texans in Week 3. In a reminder of how much has changed,…