COMMENTARY
Bill Belichick and the Patriots welcome an old friend back to Gillette Stadium on Sunday, as former offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien and the Texans make the trip for an early test against the defending champions. The Patriots return home following a decisive win in New Orleans in Week 2, while the Texans also notched a victory after prevailing over the Bengals.
Houston will start rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson. Much has been made about Belichick’s past success against rookie quarterbacks coming to Foxborough:
Look out Deshaun Watson: No rookie QB has gone into NE & beaten Belichick since he took over in 2000.