It wasn’t always pretty, but the New England Patriots made enough plays on offense to send the Houston Texans packing in Sunday’s divisional playoff game.
The Texans came into the game with the top-ranked defensive unit in the NFL. That’s putting it mildly considering they were getting recognition alongside many of the other great defensive teams throughout NFL history.
And they certainly played like it at times in the game.
The ball was knocked loose from Patriots quarterback Drake Maye four times, and he was sacked five times in the game. Yet, in the most crucial moments, he stepped up and made plays to help lead the team to victory. His best throw of the game was a 32-yard dime to wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who made a catch-of-the-year touchdown grab in the fourth quarter.
It was a play that came against Texans First-Team All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.
Here are the best and worst graded offensive players for the Patriots in Sunday’s divisional playoff game, according to Pro Football Focus.
Top five PFF graded players
- OT Morgan Moses – 94.2
- WR Kayshon Boutte – 82.4
- TE Austin Hooper – 74.4
- G Mike Onwenu – 72.5
- WR Stefon Diggs – 72.1
Bottom five PFF graded players
- WR Kyle Williams – 44.0
- OT Will Campbell – 45.8
- QB Drake Maye – 49.1
- RB TreVeyon Henderson – 51.6
- OT Thayer Munford Jr. – 52.0
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