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Texans prepping for Patriots special-teams ace Matthew Slater

There are few special-teams aces in NFL history as accomplished as New England Patriots standout Matthew Slater.

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The son of Hall of Fame offensive tackle Jackie Slater, Matthew Slater has been named to seven Pro Bowls and earned three Super Bowl rings.

Slater displayed his impact on the kicking game again during a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboy.

The 34-year-old slipped through the Cowboys' blockers to block Chris Jones' punt, leading to rookie wide receiver N'Keal Harry's first NFL touchdown catch.