Prediction:
This game is going to be a tough, hard-fought affair. Houston is a team that is improving and has a ton of ex-New England players and coaches that are showing the players the right way to building a winner.
I think the Patriots with Brissett will struggle to throw the ball. Not to cast doubts on the young man’s ability. But being the 3rd QB in the system thru training camp didn’t allow for much in the way of reps for him. And compounded with being a rookie and trying to learn the Patriots offense, he’s just not ready yet.
This one would be reversed if New England (read Garoppolo, Gronk, and Hightower) were up to full strength but Bill Belichick has a habit of pulling out these type of games. If the defense can force a couple of turnovers, they could flip this around. But I think the Houston defense will carry the day here. Texans 17-14
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A former US Army Special Forces NCO and Officer, Steve has been following the Patriots since their days at Fenway Park. Steve has worked in the film industry and wrote as an Military Editor at SpecialOperations.com, 1945.com as a reporter for the Millbury Daily Voice, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle, and the Grafton News. He's also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA)
