Final2021 Week 5

Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX

New England Patriots vs Houston Texans, Week 5 2021

New England Patriots

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25

Houston Texans

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22

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Patriots0961025
Texans697022

NE 25HOU 22 Final

  • Passing leader

    Davis Mills

    HOU · QB

    24.7PPR pts

    21/29, 312 YDS, 3 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Chris Moore

    HOU · WR

    21.9PPR pts

    5 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD

  • Texans leader

    Chris Conley

    HOU · WR

    15.4PPR pts

    3 REC, 84 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Lonnie Johnson Jr.

    HOU

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Patriots 25, Texans 22: New England rallies from 6 down at halftime

New England erased a 15–9 halftime deficit, outscoring Houston 16–7 after the break to win 25–22. Houston outgained the Patriots 360–352.

The Texans went 6-for-14 on third down and committed one turnover.

Key advantages

  • +12% third-down rate NE 55% · HOU 43%
  • +1:28 time of possession NE 30:44 · HOU 29:16

Game Highlights

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Why the Patriots Won

New England won the third-down and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Patriots vs Texans
PatriotsStatTexans
55%Third-down conversion43%
30:44Time of possession29:16
Other team stats
352Total yards360
5.8Yards per play6.4
61Plays56
2Turnovers1

Scoring Summary

The Patriots scored two touchdowns and four field goals; the Texans scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Patriots vs Texans
TimeTeamPlayNEHOU
1st quarter
4:54HOUDavis Mills → Antony Auclair, 11-yard TD Takes leadXP missed06
2nd quarter
14:17NEDamien Harris 1-yard TD run Ties gameXP missed66
12:56HOUDavis Mills → Chris Moore, 67-yard TD Takes leadXP missed612
1:37HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 33-yard FG Extends lead615
0:02NENick Folk 52-yard FG915
3rd quarter
13:31HOUDavis Mills → Chris Conley, 37-yard TD Extends leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP922
8:25NENick Folk 52-yard FG1222
1:50NENick Folk 32-yard FG1522
4th quarter
9:31NEMac Jones → Hunter Henry, 13-yard TD Ties gameNick Folk XP2222
0:15NENick Folk 21-yard FG Game winner2522

Fantasy Points: Patriots vs Texans, Week 5 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Davis MillsHOUQB24.7 PTSQB6
  2. Chris MooreHOUWR21.9 PTSWR13
  3. Hunter HenryNETE19.5 PTSTE5
  4. Chris ConleyHOUWR14.4 PTSWR27

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Davis MillsHOUQB24.7QB621/2931230120141.7Start/Sit →
Mac JonesNEQB12.5QB2323/302311113095.3Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Chris MooreHOUWR21.9WR13WR———551091Start/Sit →
Hunter HenryNETE19.5TE5TE———86751Start/Sit →
Chris ConleyHOUWR14.4WR27WR———43841
David JohnsonHOURB10.1RB34RB25065460
Jakobi MeyersNEWR9.6WR46WR———54560Start/Sit →
Damien HarrisNERB8.8RB37RB14581————
Antony AuclairHOUTE8.1TE18TE———11111
Brandon BoldenNERB7.1RB42RB22504460
Kendrick BourneNEWR6.8WR61WR112033260Start/Sit →
Nelson AgholorNEWR6.2WR68WR———43320
Brandin CooksHOUWR5.3WR76WR———53230Start/Sit →
Jonnu SmithNETE5.2TE27TE15022270Start/Sit →
Pharaoh BrownHOUTE4.2TE34TE———42220
Mark IngramHOURB4.1RB50RB16410————
Jordan AkinsHOUTE3.7TE40TE———22170
Rhamondre StevensonNERB2.3RB61RB11230————Start/Sit →
Phillip LindsayHOURB1.9RB63RB5190————
N'Keal HarryNETE1.9TE54TE———2190

Fantasy Usage

New England Patriots

Snap Share

  1. Jakobi MeyersWR58 snaps91%
  2. Nelson AgholorWR43 snaps67%
  3. Hunter HenryTE40 snaps63%
  4. Jonnu SmithTE40 snaps63%
  5. Kendrick BourneWR32 snaps50%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Hunter Henry29%, 8 targets
  2. Jakobi Meyers18%, 5 targets
  3. Brandon Bolden14%, 4 targets
  4. Nelson Agholor14%, 4 targets
  5. Kendrick Bourne11%, 3 targets
  6. Other14%, 4 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Damien Harris47%, 14 carries
  2. Rhamondre Stevenson37%, 11 carries
  3. Brandon Bolden7%, 2 carries
  4. Jonnu Smith3%, 1 carries
  5. Kendrick Bourne3%, 1 carries
  6. Other3%, 1 carries

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Chris ConleyWR54 snaps92%
  2. Brandin CooksWR50 snaps85%
  3. Chris MooreWR37 snaps63%
  4. Pharaoh BrownTE37 snaps63%
  5. David JohnsonRB31 snaps53%

Target Share27 targets

  1. David Johnson22%, 6 targets
  2. Brandin Cooks19%, 5 targets
  3. Chris Moore19%, 5 targets
  4. Chris Conley15%, 4 targets
  5. Pharaoh Brown15%, 4 targets
  6. Other11%, 3 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Mark Ingram67%, 16 carries
  2. Phillip Lindsay21%, 5 carries
  3. David Johnson8%, 2 carries
  4. Davis Mills4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Chris ConleyHOUWR5492%415%0
Jakobi MeyersNEWR5891%518%0
Brandin CooksHOUWR5085%519%0
Nelson AgholorNEWR4367%414%0
Chris MooreHOUWR3763%519%0
Pharaoh BrownHOUTE3763%415%0
Hunter HenryNETE4063%829%0
Jonnu SmithNETE4063%27%1
David JohnsonHOURB3153%622%2
Kendrick BourneNEWR3250%311%1
Jordan AkinsHOUTE2746%27%0
Mark IngramHOURB2644%00%16
Brandon BoldenNERB2438%414%2
N'Keal HarryNETE2234%27%0
Rhamondre StevensonNERB2234%00%11
Antony AuclairHOUTE2034%14%0
Damien HarrisNERB2133%00%14
Phillip LindsayHOURB1322%00%5

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+13.5Chris Moore21.9 PTS vs 8.4 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.2Mark Ingram II4.1 PTS vs 10.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume13.8 xFPMac Jones12.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Mac JonesNE · QB12.513.8−1.3100%30 att—3013%00%
Hunter HenryNE · TE19.513.5+6.063%29% tgt—000%829%
Davis MillsHOU · QB24.713.4+11.3100%29 att—2914%00%
David JohnsonHOU · —10.111.4−1.353%22% tgt—028%622%
Mark Ingram IIHOU · RB4.110.3−6.244%67% car—01667%00%
Damien HarrisNE · RB9.89.0+0.833%47% car—01447%00%
Brandin CooksHOU · WR5.38.4−3.185%19% tgt—000%519%
Chris MooreHOU · WR21.98.4+13.563%19% tgt—000%519%
Jakobi MeyersNE · WR9.68.4+1.291%18% tgt—000%518%
Brandon BoldenNE · RB7.18.0−0.938%14% tgt—027%414%
Rhamondre StevensonNE · RB2.37.1−4.834%37% car—01137%00%
Chris ConleyHOU · WR15.46.7+8.792%15% tgt—000%415%
Nelson AgholorNE · WR6.26.7−0.567%14% tgt—000%414%
Pharaoh BrownHOU · TE4.26.7−2.563%15% tgt—000%415%
Kendrick BourneNE · WR6.85.7+1.150%11% tgt—013%311%
Jonnu SmithNE · TE5.24.0+1.263%7% tgt—013%27%
Jordan AkinsHOU · TE3.73.4+0.346%7% tgt—000%27%
N'Keal HarryNE · TE1.93.4−1.534%7% tgt—000%27%
Phillip LindsayHOU · RB1.93.2−1.322%21% car—0521%00%
Antony AuclairHOU · TE8.11.7+6.434%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Patriots 28 targets and 30 carries; Texans 27 targets and 24 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Mac Jones

NE · QB · 12.5 pts on 13.8 expected

23 of 30 passing for 231 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 1 carry for 3 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Mac Jones →

Davis Mills Ran hot

HOU · QB · 24.7 pts on 13.4 expected

21 of 29 passing for 312 yards, 3 touchdowns; 1 carry for 2 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Davis Mills →

Hunter Henry Ran hot

NE · TE · 19.5 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (29% of the team's), 6 catches for 75 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Hunter Henry →

Damien Harris

NE · RB · 9.8 pts on 9.0 expected

14 carries (47% of the team's) for 58 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.0 expected.

David Johnson

HOU · — · 10.1 pts on 11.4 expected

6 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 46 yards; 2 carries (8% of the team's) for 5 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.4 expected.

Mark Ingram II Volume, no payoff

HOU · RB · 4.1 pts on 10.3 expected

16 carries (67% of the team's) for 41 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Chris Moore Ran hot

HOU · WR · 21.9 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 109 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Chris Moore →

Chris Conley Ran hot

HOU · WR · 15.4 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (15% of the team's), 3 catches for 84 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

New England Patriots

  • Stock up: Brandon Bolden led the backfield with 38% of the snaps after trailing Damien Harris before this game.
  • Stock up: Rhamondre Stevenson played 34% of the snaps, up from a 7% season average.
  • Stock down: Damien Harris lost the backfield lead: 33% of the snaps to Brandon Bolden's 38%.

Houston Texans

  • Stock up: Chris Moore played 63% of the snaps, up from a 4% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Patriots defense and Texans defense
Points allowed toPatriots DTexans D
QBs13.418.2
RBs21.525.7
WRs28.735.7
TEs6.913.5

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Houston opened at 28% win probability, climbed as high as 88%, then lost.

Texans win probability

Texans win probability by game minuteTexans started at 28%, stood at 58% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −20Harris 1-yd TD run50% → 31%Q2 14:17
  2. +20Mills → Moore, 67-yd TD31% → 51%Q2 12:56
  3. +25Mills → Conley, 37-yd TD59% → 84%Q3 13:31
  4. −45Jones → Henry, 13-yd TD86% → 41%Q4 9:31
  5. −48Folk 21-yd FG48% → <1%Q4 0:15

Swing in Texans win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Patriots vs Texans
New England PatriotsMeasureHouston Texans
61Plays56
51%Pass rate57%
7.3Yds / dropback9.2
4.2Yds / carry2.8
6/11Third downs6/14

Efficiency edge New England ran 5 more plays and gained 1.4 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • NE Henry 29% · Meyers 18% · Bolden 14%
  • HOU Johnson 22% · Cooks 19% · Moore 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Patriots vs Texans
ResultNEHOU
Touchdowns23
Field goals41
Punts13
Turnovers21
Missed field goals01

HOU turnover edge: +1

  • The Texans opened the scoring on their first possession, a 18-play, 79-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
HOUQ1 15:00187910:06Touchdown
NEQ1 4:5410605:37Touchdown
HOUQ2 14:173751:21Touchdown
NEQ2 12:568774:08Fumble
HOUQ2 8:4815657:11Field goal
NEQ2 1:379421:35Field goal
HOUQ2 0:02000:02End of half
NEQ3 15:00200:47Interception
HOUQ3 14:132440:42Touchdown
NEQ3 13:31301:48Punt
HOUQ3 11:43381:21Punt
NEQ3 10:22431:57Field goal
HOUQ3 8:25562:37Punt
NEQ3 5:487473:58Field goal
HOUQ3 1:507403:25Missed FG
NEQ4 13:257543:54Touchdown
HOUQ4 9:31382:16Punt
NEQ4 7:1515847:00Field goal
HOUQ4 0:15270:15Fumble
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Patriots vs Texans Head-to-Head

The Patriots and Texans first met in 2003 and have played 16 times since.

All-time series
12–4Patriots lead, 16 meetings since 2003
Postseason
3–0Patriots won in 2012, 2016, and 2025
Largest Patriots win
40–72006
Largest Texans win
41–212024

Since 2021

2–1 Patriots lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. P = Patriots win, T = Texans win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Patriots vs Texans
PatriotsStatTexans
10-7Record4-13
27.2Points per game16.5
353.4Yards per game278.1
5.7Yards per play4.7
17.8Points allowed per game26.6
310.8Yards allowed per game384.4

Patriots vs Texans Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
NE −8Patriots failed to cover by 5
Total
39Over: 47 points scored (by 8)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Patriots23.525+1.5
Texans15.522+6.5

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

New England Patriots

Against the spread
2–3
Over/under
1–4
ATS as favorite
1–3
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
1–1

Houston Texans

Against the spread
3–2
Over/under
3–2
ATS as underdog
3–2
ATS at home
2–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Patriots and Texans in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Patriot or a Texan, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Patriots vs Texans Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Patriots vs Texans Week 5 game?

The New England Patriots beat the Houston Texans 25–22 in Week 5 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, on October 10, 2021. See the Patriots' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Patriots vs Texans?

The final score was Patriots 25, Texans 22. The Texans led 15–9 at halftime, and the second half went Patriots 16, Texans 7.

What happened in the Patriots vs Texans game?

New England erased a 15–9 halftime deficit, outscoring Houston 16–7 after the break to win 25–22. Houston outgained the Patriots 360–352. Davis Mills led all players with 21 of 29 passing for 312 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus a carry for 2 rushing yards. The Patriots committed 2 turnovers, the Texans 1.

What was the game-winning score in Patriots vs Texans?

Nick Folk's 21-yard field goal with 0:15 left in the fourth quarter gave the Patriots a 25–22 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Patriots vs Texans?

Davis Mills led the game with 24.7 PPR fantasy points, the QB6 of Week 5, on 21 of 29 passing for 312 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus a carry for 2 rushing yards. Chris Moore was next with 21.9 (WR13). See Davis Mills's 2021 game log.

Who led Patriots vs Texans in passing, rushing and receiving?

Davis Mills (HOU) led all passers with 21 of 29 for 312 yards and 3 touchdowns. Damien Harris (NE) led in rushing with 14 carries for 58 yards and a touchdown. Chris Moore (HOU) led in receiving with 5 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Davis Mills score against the Patriots?

Davis Mills scored 24.7 fantasy points against the Patriots in Week 5 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 21 of 29 passing for 312 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus a carry for 2 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Texans?

Chris Moore outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 21.9 PPR points on 8.4 xFP (+13.5). Mark Ingram II fell furthest short, with 4.1 points on 10.3 xFP (−6.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Patriots come back to beat the Texans?

The Patriots' chances of winning fell as low as 12% in the third quarter. Nick Folk's 21-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Nick Folk's 21-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Patriots vs Texans record?

The Patriots lead the all-time series 12–4 across 16 meetings since 2003, including a 3–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Patriots and Texans last play before this game?

Before Week 5 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on November 22, 2020, when the Texans beat the Patriots 27–20.

Have the Patriots and Texans met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2025 playoffs. The Patriots are 3–0 against the Texans in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Patriots vs Texans?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Patriots −8, making the New England Patriots 8-point favorites, with a closing total of 39. That implied about 23.5 points for the Patriots and 15.5 for the Texans.

Did Patriots vs Texans go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 39, and the teams combined for 47 points, 8 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Patriots vs Texans?

The Texans covered as 8-point underdogs against the closing line of Patriots −8. The final margin was 3 points.