WEEK 1 • SUN • 09/09 • FINAL
Houston Texans 0-1
20
1 2 3 4
3 3 7 7
7 14 3 3
New England Patriots 1-0
27
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Game Stories

Observations about New England's 2018 regular season opener from the press box at Gillette Stadium.

Game Recap: A promising start 

Observations about New England's 2018 regular season opener from the press box at Gillette Stadium.
The defense contained Deshaun Watson and the Texans in a 27-20 win to open the season.

Game Observations: Defense leads the way

The defense contained Deshaun Watson and the Texans in a 27-20 win to open the season.
New England takes care of business on opening day in Foxborough.

Stock Watch: Gronk, Gilmore lead takedown of Texans

New England takes care of business on opening day in Foxborough.
Game notes and records from Patriots PR.

Game Notes: Patriots remain undefeated at home against Houston

Game notes and records from Patriots PR.

Game Highlights

Full highlights from Patriots - Texans | Week 1

Full highlights from Patriots - Texans | Week 1

Highlight: Brady to Gronkowski for 30-yards

Highlight: Brady to Gronkowski for 30-yards

Highlight: Phillip Dorsett jukes his defender to get open for 4-yard TD

Highlight: Phillip Dorsett jukes his defender to get open for 4-yard TD

New England Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore, center, celebrates his interception with Dont'a Hightower, left, and Eric Rowe, right, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Highlight: Stephon Gilmore makes leaping grab in back of end zone for INT

Highlight: McCourty twins join forces during kickoff

Highlight: McCourty twins join forces during kickoff

New England Patriots running back James White (28) scores a touchdown past Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Highlight: James White takes a short pass into the end zone for a 12-yard TD

Highlight: Deshaun Watson gets swallowed up by Patriots defense

Highlight: Deshaun Watson gets swallowed up by Patriots defense

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Highlight: Gronk overcomes double team to haul in back shoulder throw for TD

New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower, left, dives to recover a fumbled handoff by Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Highlight: Texans fumble on their first possession of the game

Game Photos

Texans at Patriots: Week 1

Texans at Patriots: Week 1

Pregame Week 1: Inside the locker room and player arrivals

Pregame Week 1: Inside the locker room and player arrivals

Patriots Week 1 practice and locker room photos

Patriots Week 1 practice and locker room photos

Postgame Video

What Went Right in the Patriots Week 1 win over the Texans

What Went Right in the Patriots Week 1 win over the Texans

Press Pass: Players react to win over Texans

Press Pass: Players react to win over Texans

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass.

Bill Belichick 9/9: 'We were able to make enough plays to come out on top'

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Tom Brady 9/9: 'It wasn't perfect but good enough to get a win'

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Rob Gronkowski 9/9: 'You always have to do your job '

James White 9/9: 'We definitely didn't play our best'

James White 9/9: 'We definitely didn't play our best'

New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Devin McCourty 9/9: 'We thought this game would come down to the last play'

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