The New England Patriots absolutely needed to win Sunday's Week 11 game against the Houston Texans but fell a little short in a 27-20 loss at NRG Stadium.
The Patriots defense struggled throughout the game and put the team in a 21-10 hole at halftime. Patriots quarterback Cam Newton did his best trying to mount a second-half comeback, but it wasn't enough.
The Texans defense came into Week 11 giving up 28 points per game and allowing the most rushing yards per contest. It seemed like a great matchup for a Patriots team riding the momentum of back-to-back wins that were powered by an impressive rushing attack.