""They're violent. They're very physical," Josh McDaniels said Thursday. "This is probably the fastest group we've seen all year at all three levels. They run really, really well. The holes that you may have, they won't be there long, whether that's in a running game or anything you find in the secondary. You know, that's going to be tight.""
"This is a task easier said than done. McDaniels and New England's offense can dial up plenty of plays to try and alleviate some of the pressure around Maye. But even if rookies like Will Campbell and Jared Wilson bounce back from so-so performances last week against Los Angeles, the writing is on that wall that the Texans are going dole out some punishment against Maye."
Drake Maye and the Patriots face a top-tier Texans defense that has troubled elite quarterbacks and ranks top-three in yards allowed (277), points allowed (17.4), and takeaways (29). Houston deploys a fast, physical unit with explosive pass-rush talent including Will Anderson (12 sacks). New England counters with a dominant defense coming off a strong performance and an offense built around Maye. The Patriots must find ways to slow the Texans' pass rush, provide consistent protection (including support for younger linemen), use Maye's legs to relieve pressure, and sustain offensive execution to score.
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