In the first half, the Texans were actually the better team. They got two big turnovers but could push ahead at any point in the game, eventually falling 34-16 in the divisional round. The Texans are now 0-3 all time in the divisional playoffs, losing twice in Foxborough and once in Baltimore.
After three and outs by both teams to start the game, the Patriots scored first on a touchdown drive that looked very easy. After pass interference on A.J. Bouye gained the Pats 30 yards of field position (from their 35 to the Texans 35), Tom Brady hit Chris Hogan for 22 yards and then on the next play hit Dion Lewis for the 13 yard touchdown reception.