Drake Maye evades Texans pass rush and scrambles for a crucial first down

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye escapes multiple Houston Texans pass rushers and scrambles for an 8-yard gain that results in a first down.

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn converts on a 51-yard field goal to trim the New England Patriots lead to 21-16.

Houston Texans defensive tackle Naquan Jones works his way into the backfield for a 2-yard tackle for loss of New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson.

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez strips Houston Texans running back Woody Marks for a massive fumble that is recovered by safety Craig Woodson.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud escapes to his left and scrambles for 10 yards on a third-and-6.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. comes up with his third sack of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, forcing a fumble that is recovered by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair.

New England Patriots linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson brings down Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud for a 7-yard sack.

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn drills a 25-yard field goal to trim the New England Patriots lead to 21-13.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completes a back-shoulder throw to wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson for a 23-yard gain.

Houston Texans cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram picks off New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's hail mary at the end of the first half.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. comes off the edge to strip New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye but the Patriots are able to recover.

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones rips off a 24-yard punt return, giving his offense prime field position with seconds to go in the first half.

New England Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis jumps the route and hauls in a toe-tapping interception from Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore bull rushes his man into Houston Texans running back Woody Marks and takes him down for a 4-yard loss.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye rips a strike to wide receiver Kayshon Boutte for a 25-yard catch and run into Houston Texans territory.

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs somehow hauls in an unbelievable catch in between two Houston Texans defenders for a 7-yard touchdown from quarterback Drake Maye.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye slings an 18-yard strike to wide receiver Kayshon Boutte for an 18-yard gain into the red zone.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. comes through late in the middle of the line of scrimmage to take down New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye for an 8-yard loss.

New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson comes down with the sliding interception on Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud off the hands of wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson.

The New England Patriots score a defensive touchdown as cornerback Marcus Jones camps under an altered pass off the hand of Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and takes it back for a pick-six touchdown.

The Houston Texans take a 9-7 lead over the New England Patriots in an AFC Divisional Playoff game thanks to a 10-yard touchdown pass from Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud to wide receiver Christian Kirk.

Houston Texans defensive tackle Tommy Togiai punches the ball out of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and recovers the fumble.

New England Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis III makes a diving interception and keeps his knee inbounds to turn over the Houston Texans.

Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter bursts off the edge to force a strip-sack on New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, but is unable to recover the ball as it squirts free after the initial contact.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud rolls to his left and impressively pinpoints wide receiver Jayden Higgins for a 9-yard gain.