Photos: Patriots vs. Texans Preseason Week 1

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Patriots defensive back Jalen Mills (2) intercepts Texans C.J. Stroud's pass in the first quarter.

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Patriots defensive backs pregame huddle.

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Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez warming up pregame.

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Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84).

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Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) warming up pregame.

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Patriots defensive lineman Daniel Ekuale (95) sacks Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud in the first quarter.

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Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4).

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Patriots defensive back Christian Gonzalez (19).

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Patriots running back Pierre Strong Jr. (35).

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Patriots kicker Nick Folk (6).

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Patriots rookie Keion White (99).

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Patriots linebacker Calvin Munson (43) and defensive back Jalen Mills (2) celebrate fumble recovery.

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Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4).

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Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) hands the ball of to running back Pierre Strong Jr. (35).

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Patriots defensive back Jalen Mills (2).

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Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (7).

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Patriots linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (3).

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Patriots quarterback Malik Cunningham (16).

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Patriots running back J.J. Taylor (42) celebrates with teammates.

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Patriots wide receiver Tre Nixon (82).

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Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (7).

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Patriots defensive back Brenden Schooler (41).

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Patriots quarterback Trace McSorley (19).

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Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater (18).

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Patriots running back Kevin Harris (36).

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Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien.

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Patriots offense huddles during the third quarter.

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Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) shakes hands with Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) after the game.

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Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) greets Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) after the game.

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Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84), quarterback Malik Cunningham (16) and defensive lineman Christian Barmore (90) walk off the field together after the game.

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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shakes hands with Texans head coach Demeco Ryans after the game.

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