Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett hands the football to Coach Bill Belichick after rushing for his first career touchdown in the first half Thursday night against the Houston Texans at Foxborough, Mass. Associated Press/Elise Amendola

Stephen Gostkowski kicks a field goal in the first half. Associated Press/Elise Amendola

Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett dives into the end zone for a touchdown past Houston Texans linebacker Max Bullough. Associated Press/Charles Krupa

Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins can't catch a pass as Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan defends. Associated Press/Charles Krupa

Pats QB Jacoby Brissett passes against the Texans. Associated Press/Charles Krupa

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski looks at an errant pass as Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson defends. Associated Press/Charles Krupa

Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount gains yards past Texans defensive end J.J. Watt. Associated Press/Elise Amendola

Texans defensive back Charles James fumbles as he is tackled by Brandon Bolden of the Patriots. Associated Press/Charles Krupa

Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan tackles Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Associated Press/Charles Krupa

Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount celebrates his touchdown with the End Zone Militia during the second half. Associated Press/Charles Krupa

Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett passes over Houston Texans linebacker Max Bullough. Associated Press/Elise Amendola

Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia greets lineman Ted Karras on the sideline. Associated Press/Elise Amendola

Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler passes under a heavy rush by the New England Patriots' defense. Associated Press/Elise Amendola

Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount runs into the end zone ahead of Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph. Associated Press/Charles Krupa

Patriots defensive lineman Jabaal Sheard sacks Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler. Associated Press/Elise Amendola