Patriots ride four Stroud interceptions to 21-10 halftime lead
New England leads 21-10 at halftime as the Patriots’ defense piles up turnovers, forcing four interceptions on Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (including a Marcus Jones pick-six). Stroud is 10-for-26 for 124 yards with a TD and four INTs. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has two TD passes and 117 passing yards on 10-for-19, while Texans’ offense has been limited to nine first downs and 132 total yards. Texans may face QB changes early in the second half as New England extends its edge.
