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Analyst Predicts Texans vs. Patriots Outcome

The Houston Texans and New England Patriots will go to battle in Week 6.

Jeremy Brener

Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs with the ball as Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams (42) attempts to make a tackle during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs with the ball as Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams (42) attempts to make a tackle during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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The Houston Texans are favored against the New England Patriots, who will start No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye for the first time in his career.

With a rookie quarterback in his first start and the Patriots losing their last four games, the Texans should be seen as a heavy favorite.

However, CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco predicts that the game will be closer than most expect with the Texans coming out on top in a 21-17 affair.

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"The Patriots will turn to rookie quarterback Drake Maye in this game," Prisco writes. "That's the smart thing, even if he is facing a good Texans front. It's time. But the Pats offense has issues that will limit him. The Texans haven't been dominant on offense, and the Patriots play sound defense. Texans take it, but it's close."

The Texans have had their previous two games come down to the wire and have yet to win any contest this year by more than a touchdown, so they haven't been a dominant team per se. Going into the game, there are suggestions on paper that would lead to a blowout, but the Pats will come in ready and hungry for a win in front of their fans, and the Texans cannot take them lightly.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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