New England Patriots @ Houston Texans

11-2, 5-1 Away

Final

	1	2	3	4	T
Patriots NE	7	10	3	7	27
Texans HOU	3	3	0	0	6

Houston TexansTexansHOU

6-7, 4-3 Home

Game Information

Houston, TX

NBC

Line Judge:Jeff Bergman

Back Judge:Steve Freeman

Field Judge:Dyrol Prioleau

Down Judge:Tony Veteri

Referee:Jeff Triplette

Side Judge:Alex Kemp

Umpire:Shawn Smith

American Football Conference

AFC East	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA
Buffalo	3	0	0	1.000	88	48
New England	1	1	1	.500	50	71
New York	1	2	0	.333	39	47
Miami	0	3	0	.000	22	63

AFC South	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA
Jacksonville	2	1	0	.667	60	54
Tennessee	2	1	0	.667	53	53
Indianapolis	0	2	1	.167	35	72
Houston	0	3	0	.000	40	65

NFL News

With title 'in the past,' Seahawks set to tackle new season

Months removed from winning the Super Bowl over the New England Patriots, the Seattle Seahawks spoke Saturday of being ready to "play some new football," and to keep "searching for ways to make what we do better," as Week 1 approaches.

Vikings safety Smith agrees to deal, back for 15th season

Vikings safety Harrison Smith is returning for a 15th season, with sources telling NFL Network he reached a one-year deal worth $12.25 million.

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