New England Patriots @ Houston Texans
Game Information
Houston, TX

Down Judge:Dana McKenzie
Line Judge:Tim Podraza
Umpire:Bill Schuster
Referee:Tony Corrente
Side Judge:Boris Cheek
Back Judge:Todd Prukop
Field Judge:Anthony Jeffries

2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 490 | 320 |
| Buffalo | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 481 | 365 |
| Miami | 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | 347 | 424 |
| New York | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 300 | 503 |
| AFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 | 474 | 336 |
| Houston | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 404 | 295 |
| Indianapolis | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 466 | 412 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 284 | 478 |
NFL News

NFL All-Backup Team: Could a roster of bench players contend?
Nick Herbig rushing the passer while Martin Emerson Jr. plays in coverage? DeMario Douglas catching passes from Fernando Mendoza? Let's fill out a full roster of nonstarters.
10h

Cardinals executive to appeal ban for violating NFL's gambling policy
Cardinals' personnel executive Ryan Gold is appealing an indefinite suspension for violating the NFL's gambling policy, his attorney said.
19h

Giants RB Cam Skattebo 'perfectly fine' after botched backflip
Giants running back Cam Skattebo says he is "perfectly fine" after falling awkwardly on his surgically repaired ankle following a botched backflip attempt.
1d
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