New England Patriots at Houston Texans 12/1/2019
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 08:34 PM EST
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pressured by New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pressured by New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 08:35 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to throw against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to throw against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Dec. 01, 2019 08:42 PM EST
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) is hit by Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) is hit by Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Dec. 01, 2019 08:48 PM EST
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pressured by New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pressured by New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Dec. 01, 2019 08:48 PM EST
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) is hit by Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) is hit by Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Dec. 01, 2019 08:49 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) is hit by Houston Texans cornerback Vernon III Hargreaves (28) as he makes a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) is hit by Houston Texans cornerback Vernon III Hargreaves (28) as he makes a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Dec. 01, 2019 09:02 PM EST
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Dec. 01, 2019 09:02 PM EST
Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson (25) celebrates his touchdown against the New England Patriots with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Mike Marshall)

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson (25) celebrates his touchdown against the New England Patriots with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Mike Marshall)

Dec. 01, 2019 09:08 PM EST
Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson (25) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Mike Marshall)

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson (25) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Mike Marshall)

Dec. 01, 2019 09:08 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is hit by Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) after releasing a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is hit by Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) after releasing a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 09:17 PM EST
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is lifted by center Nick Martin (66) as they celebrate a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is lifted by center Nick Martin (66) as they celebrate a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Dec. 01, 2019 09:31 PM EST
Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells (87) runs for a touchdown after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells (87) runs for a touchdown after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 09:31 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) slide into Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson (32) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) slide into Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson (32) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Dec. 01, 2019 09:30 PM EST
New England Patriots running back James White (28) is hit by Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

New England Patriots running back James White (28) is hit by Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 09:38 PM EST
Houston Texans cornerback Vernon III Hargreaves (28) breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans cornerback Vernon III Hargreaves (28) breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 09:38 PM EST
Houston Texans outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo (52) celebrates a play with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Texans outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo (52) celebrates a play with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Dec. 01, 2019 09:55 PM EST
Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) and cornerback Vernon III Hargreaves (28) break up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) and cornerback Vernon III Hargreaves (28) break up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Dec. 01, 2019 09:56 PM EST
New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse (83) is upended by Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse (83) is upended by Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Dec. 01, 2019 09:55 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 10:08 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) stands with teammates as a play is reviewed during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) stands with teammates as a play is reviewed during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 10:08 PM EST
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, questions a call during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, questions a call during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 10:08 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) rolls on the turf after he was sacked during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) rolls on the turf after he was sacked during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 10:20 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby (21) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby (21) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Dec. 01, 2019 10:20 PM EST
New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 10:31 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) kneels on the turn after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) kneels on the turn after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 10:41 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills (12) pulls in a pass in front of New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills (12) pulls in a pass in front of New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 10:41 PM EST
Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) celebrates after he sacked New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) celebrates after he sacked New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 11:00 PM EST
New England Patriots running back James White (28) scores a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

New England Patriots running back James White (28) scores a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Dec. 01, 2019 11:00 PM EST
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) dives past New England Patriots outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) dives past New England Patriots outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 11:19 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, is sacked by Houston Texans linebacker Jake Martin (54) and defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, is sacked by Houston Texans linebacker Jake Martin (54) and defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 11:23 PM EST
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after he scored a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after he scored a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dec. 01, 2019 11:29 PM EST
FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Houston. Watt will return to practice with the Houston Texans on Tuesday, clearing the way for the star defensive end to play in the team's playoff game in two weeks. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Houston. Watt will return to practice with the Houston Texans on Tuesday, clearing the way for the star defensive end to play in the team's playoff game in two weeks. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Dec. 24, 2019 01:08 PM EST
FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) dives past New England Patriots outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston. The photo was part of a series of images by photographer David J. Phillip which won the Thomas V. diLustro best portfolio award for 2019 given out by the Associated Press Sports Editors during their annual winter meeting in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) dives past New England Patriots outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston. The photo was part of a series of images by photographer David J. Phillip which won the Thomas V. diLustro best portfolio award for 2019 given out by the Associated Press Sports Editors during their annual winter meeting in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Feb. 21, 2020 10:01 AM EST
FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is shown before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. They are the oddest of odd couples, Bill Belichick and Cam Newton. But this season of transition has brought them together in New England, where they've both got something to prove. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is shown before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. They are the oddest of odd couples, Bill Belichick and Cam Newton. But this season of transition has brought them together in New England, where they've both got something to prove. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Sep. 04, 2020 03:36 PM EDT