5 bold predictions for the Patriots against the Texans

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Following their Week 4 loss to Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, the New England Patriots will aim to get their second win of the year against the Texans.

After splitting their first two games of the season, the Patriots have lost consecutive games and sit at 1-3.

Expect a lot of Texans turnovers

Davis Mills has been fed to the wolves. He put up a valiant effort against the Panthers, but the Bills ate him alive. He threw four interceptions, and Houston failed to score a point.

The Patriots defense has been inconsistent with forcing turnovers. They have five takeaways on the year, but four of them were in Week 2 against the Jets. Expect that number to grow this week. J.C. Jackson has the most interceptions among all players in his last 18 games. The Patriots pass rush has also been very solid this year. Matt Judon and Josh Uche will get their licks in on Mills, which could lead to at least one fumble from the rookie out of Stanford.

In terms of the matchup between the Texans offense and the Patriots defense, New England has the clear edge. They are in need of a win to stay in the playoff mix in the AFC, and their defensive unit will make the plays necessary to get them the win.

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