There was only one game in the six-game Davis Mills era wherein the rookie played with promise: Oct. 10 versus the New England Patriots.
The third-rounder from Stanford led the offense going 21-of-29 for 312 yards, three touchdowns, and a 141.7 passer rating. It was the closest the Texans would have to winning a game during his time under center as New England prevailed 25-22 at NRG Stadium.
Houston could have beaten the Patriots that day. The Texans led 22-15 going into the fourth quarter. The passing game was clicking, and aside from garbage time against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8, it has been nowhere near as productive since.