When New England has the ball ...
Ben Reiter
January 14, 2013
During the Patriots' December embarrassment of Houston, Brandon Lloyd had seven catches for 89 yards against Pro Bowl CB Johnathan Joseph, who was slowed by groin and hamstring injuries. Joseph is now healthy, but so is Rob Gronkowski, who faces a Texans D that allowed 11 TDs to TEs, tied for the league high. If Houston keys in on Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez—even if Joseph keeps Lloyd in check—space will open up for Stevan Ridley and slot receiver Wes Welker.
During the Patriots' December embarrassment of Houston, Brandon Lloyd had seven catches for 89 yards against Pro Bowl CB Johnathan Joseph, who was slowed by groin and hamstring injuries. Joseph is now healthy, but so is Rob Gronkowski, who faces a Texans D that allowed 11 TDs to TEs, tied for the league high. If Houston keys in on Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez—even if Joseph keeps Lloyd in check—space will open up for Stevan Ridley and slot receiver Wes Welker.