The New England Patriots take on the Houston Texans in a preseason game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 19, 2017.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) arrives to the stadium prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Houston. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
A Houston Texans fan arrives before an NFL football preseason game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
NRG Stadium is seen before an NFL football preseason game between the Houston Texans and the New England Patriots, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
New England Patriots fans arrive before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Sideline communications at NRG Stadium before an NFL football preseason game between the Houston Texans and the New England Patriots, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) warm up before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) warm up before an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, talks with officials before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) throws before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots running back D.J. Foster (27) before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots tight end Sam Cotton (85) before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots running back James White (28) before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (34) before an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play during the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive end Lawrence Guy, left, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Texans wide receiver Jaelen Strong (11) celebrates after he made a catch to score a touchdown past New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (34) dives for yardage against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (34) is hit by Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is hit by Houston Texans defensive end Ufomba Kamalu (94) as he releases the ball during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is hit by Houston Texans defensive end Ufomba Kamalu (94) as he releases the ball during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (34) is hit by Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (34) celebrates with teammate Tom Brady (12) after he scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung (23) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans tight end RaShaun Allen (88) during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (34) celebrates with teammates after he scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots running back James White (28), and running back Brandon Bolden (38) celebrate with teammate Rex Burkhead (34) after Burkhead's touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots cornerback Justin Coleman (22) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Thompson (14) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) turns the corner during the second half of an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots wide receiver Austin Carr (84) reaches for an overthrown pass as Houston Texans defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35) and linebacker Dylan Cole (51) defend him on the play during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is slow to stand after he was hit by Houston Texans outside linebacker Tony Washington, left, during the second half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. Garoppolo fumbled on the play. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) throws against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots running back D.J. Foster (27) runs against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, greets Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, right, following an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, greets Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien, right, following an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, greets Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien, right, following an NFL football preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, greets Houston Texans quarterback Brandon Weeden (5) following an NFL football preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Por segunda vez consecutiva los Patriots caen derrotados en la pretemporada, esta vez 27-23 frente a los Texans en el partido jugado en el NRG Stadium de la ciudad de Houston.
Un juego que vio el debut de la mayoría de titulares del equipo, resaltando el trabajo de Tom Brady quien a pesar de solo estar presente en dos series (o poco más de un cuarto de juego), logró desplegar su calidad completando 6 de 9 pases para 67 yardas, 1 TD y o INT.
Brady contó principalmente con la colaboración del corredor Rex Burkhead, quien debutaba con el equipo. El RB demostró sus habilidades tanto para correr entre los tackles como para la recepción.
Durante su participación el RB completó 20 yardas en 7 acarreos, 50 yardas en 3 recepciones. Burkead fue el receptor que recibió un pase corto de Brady que lo convirtió en un touchdown de 22 yardas.
Otro de los corredores de buena actuación esta noche fueron Dion Lewis (7 acarreos, 34 yardas), Brandon Bolden (8, 33 yardas) y D.J. Foster (6, 23 yardas). Foster también logró 4 recepciones para 52 yardas y 1 TD.
También resaltó la actuación del ala cerrada James O'Shaughnessy. El TE logró receptar 5 de 6 balones para 41 yardas. Su buena actuación hace más interesante la lucha por convertirse en el tercer ala cerrada del equipo. EL TE Jacob Hollister (1 recepción para 4 yardas) es otro que está en la pelea para acompañar a Rob Gronkowski y Dwayne Allen.
A propósito de Gronkowski, El TE estuvo presente en 15 de los primeros 17 snaps del partido. Aunque nunca fue el blanco de Brady, la presencia de Gronkowski fue gratamente sorprendente y nos muestra su buen estado de salud.
El QB Jimmy Garoppolo también logró un buen desempeño, aunque desafortunadamente terminó su actuación lanzando una intercepción. El QB #2 finalizó su noche completando 15 de 23 pases para 145 yardas, 1 TD y 1 INT.
Defensivamente llamó la atención el mal juego realizado por Malcolm Butler quien cedió 5 de los 5 pases que fueron en su dirección, incluyendo un pase largo de 37 yardas al WR Bruce Elington y otro pase de TD de 2 yardas.
Igualmente fue llamativo el trabajo realizado por el CB Justin Coleman quien solo cedió un pase de los 6 que llegaron en su dirección. Coleman es visto por muchos con poco futuro en el equipo, sin embargo la actuación de hoy ayuda a sus posibilidades de mantenerse en el equipo.
Otro dato a resaltar es la lesión sufrida por el linebacker Elandon Roberts, el jugador abandonó el campo con una aparente lesión a la espalda. Roberts es un jugador valioso en el equipo a la hora de detener la carrera.
También debemos resaltar la actuación del pateador Stephen Gostkowski quien no falló ninguno de sus intentos, anotando 3 goles de campo de 38, 51 y 42 yardas, y 2 puntos extras.
Finalmente mencionaremos la actuación de Cyrus Jones, particularmente con los equipos especiales donde logró retornar 4 despejes (58 yardas total) y 1 patada (29 yardas). Jugando con la defensa el esquinero sumó 2 tackles.
