In the 2016 playoffs, the Texans were able to slow down the Patriots offense and cause some frustration for Tom Brady and Josh McDaniels. The Texans in the 3rd quarter had only trailed 24-16 and that was after the Patriots got a touchdown pass on the 2nd drive of the game and a kickoff return TD by Dion Lewis. The Patriots pulled away at the end with a trio of interceptions against Brock Osweiler, who is now in Cleveland, to score the game’s final 10 points.
The biggest issue for the Texans was their offense and particularly QB play.