The New England Patriots (11-2) clinched their seventh straight playoff berth and moved back into the AFC's top spot with a comprehensive 27-6 win over the Houston Texans (6-7) on Sunday night. The Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a Dolphins loss on Monday night. Here's what you need to know:
1. Brian Hoyer looked flummoxed all evening, thanks to the Patriots' swarming defensive line. New England collected six sacks of Hoyer who sat like a deer in the headlights behind his offensive line.