New England Patriots @ HOUSTON TEXANS
HOUSTON - The skid continued for the Houston Texans as they lost their 4th game in a row, falling to the New England Patriots 38-14. The Texans (2-8) had no answer for Deshaun Watson and the Patriots (6-4) all afternoon. New England marched up and down the field in the first half and scored touchdowns on their first five possessions putting the game out of reach before half time.
"Man, I just felt this extra motivation today, like Houston wronged me in some way I can't put into words. Not sure what it is, but I'm just happy with my performance today." Watson said after the game.
For Houston, expect a shuffling with defensive play calling duties. Early indications are pointing to head coach David Shaw getting more involved with his defense and he could commandeer the responsibility. Something needs to change for Houston as they have only two turnovers to their name the entire season and are on pace to break the dubious record for fewest in a season.
Looking to the future, the Texans are sitting in the third spot for next year's NFL Draft. If this holds they are likely out of the running for Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields, making their decision a little more interesting for their fan base.
Houston has a short week as they take on the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Thanksgiving day.
GREEN BAY PACKERS @ Indianapolis Colts
INDIANAPOLIS - The Green Bay Packers beat the Indianapolis Colts 41-25 Sunday afternoon in a game that was closer than the final score indicates. The Packers (6-3-1) clearly looked like the better team but an early pick six and a couple of timely sacks by the Colts (6-4) kept the score close until the 4th quarter.
The Packers have had two giant question marks in their season up to this point; red zone offense and getting defensive stops. Today they answered both. Aaron Rodgers was electric and clearly more aggressive than he's been most of the season, throwing for for 351 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. He threw the passes his team needed and it resulted in points.
Defensively, the Packers looked like a completely different team, forcing five turnovers by Philip Rivers (4 interceptions and a fumble lost). Josey Jewell, who had two of the interceptions said after the game, "Coach made some shifts and ultimately it paid off. I got my butt chewed after last week and knew I needed to play better. Glad I could help my team."
Green Bay is currently the 6 seed in the NFC and will look to improve their position Sunday night as they host the Chicago Bears.
