Whitney Mercilus

Patriots-Texans Week 5 Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

Houston’s defense plays a softer two-deep safety zone, which should allow the Patriots’ short, quick passing game to operate efficiently

Steve Balestrieri · Oct 8, 2021 · 5 min read 5 years ago

Patriots Commentary

Patriots Week 1 Report Card, New England Downs Texans 27-20

The Patriots took care of business at home against the Texans and they came away with the 27-20…

Steve Balestrieri · 9/11/2018 · 8 min 8 years ago

Patriots Commentary

Patriots Down Texans 27-20 In Season Opener

Unlike 2017, the Patriots had Watson under pressure all day, and the pass rush and his own rust…

Steve Balestrieri · 9/10/2018 · 4 min 8 years ago

Patriots Commentary

Players To Watch Patriots Take on the Texans in Regular Season Opener

Familiar Faces, Familiar Opponents Face Each Other Again The New England Patriots open the 2018 regular season against…

Steve Balestrieri · 9/7/2018 · 5 min 8 years ago

Patriots Commentary

Patriots – Texans Week 1, Key Match Ups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

The New England Patriots will meet the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Kickoff is scheduled for…

Steve Balestrieri · 9/6/2018 · 5 min 8 years ago

2018 Patriots Regular Season

Patriots 2018 Opponents, First Impressions of the Texans

Watt, Whitney Merciless, Jadeveon Clowney and newcomer Duke Ejiofor from Duke gives them a ridiculous embarrassment of riches…

Steve Balestrieri · 9/4/2018 · 5 min 8 years ago

Patriots Commentary

Patriots Week 3 Report Card, Big Comeback Win over Houston

Tom Brady was looking anything like A.) About to fall off a cliff. B.) Can’t throw the deep…

Steve Balestrieri · 9/27/2017 · 6 min 9 years ago

Patriots Commentary

Five New England Patriots Players to Watch Against the Texans

If you’ve attended any practice sessions, the assistants at the line of scrimmage waving those tennis rackets when…

Steve Balestrieri · 9/23/2017 · 5 min 9 years ago

Patriots Commentary

Patriots and Texans Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

Watt, Clowney, and Mercilus are outstanding at getting home and keeping #12 upright will be a huge test…

Steve Balestrieri · 9/21/2017 · 6 min 9 years ago

Patriots Commentary

New England Patriots 2017 Opponents, 5 First Impressions of the Texans

They rebounded nicely, especially on the defensive side which was dominant in their 13-9 win over the Cincinnati…

Steve Balestrieri · 9/20/2017 · 5 min 9 years ago

Patriots Commentary

Patriots – Texans Divisional Playoffs, Keys to the Game

This is where we’re supposed to join in on the chorus forewarning you not to overlook the Texans…

Steve Balestrieri · 1/12/2017 · 7 min 9 years ago

Patriots Commentary

Patriots Playoff Opponents, Five More Texans Impressions

Houston has two big tight ends C.J. Fiedorowicz caught 54 passes for 559 yards and four touchdowns. Ryan…

Steve Balestrieri · 1/10/2017 · 6 min 9 years ago

Patriots Commentary

Week 3 Patriots Report Card, High Marks in Shutout Win

The Patriots are 3-0 and one has to wonder how in the world doesn’t Bill Belichick ever get…

Steve Balestrieri · 9/23/2016 · 5 min 10 years ago

Patriots Commentary

Patriots Shut Out Texans 27-0 on Another Belichick Masterstroke

New England dominated in all four phases of the game, offense, defense, special teams and coaching in a…

Steve Balestrieri · 9/23/2016 · 5 min 10 years ago

Patriots Commentary

Patriots – Texans Key Match Ups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

The New England Patriots will play the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.…

Steve Balestrieri · 9/21/2016 · 6 min 10 years ago

Whitney Mercilus

Patriots-Texans Week 5 Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

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