Gillette Stadium erupts after Texans' season-ending loss. Big Sarge delivers raw, postgame reactions live from the stands.
TexansRoundtable beat writer Big Sarge was live at Gillette Stadium on Sunday night and recorded a postgame video recap from the stands after Houston’s season-ending 28-16 loss to the New England Patriots. You can watch his firsthand reaction below as he breaks down the atmosphere in Foxborough, what went wrong, and what comes next for the Texans.
On the field, it was a brutal night for Houston’s offense in snowy, frigid conditions, and the early turnovers proved too much to overcome. C.J. Stroud endured one of the roughest outings of his career, and the Patriots consistently benefited from short fields throughout the first half. Even as the Texans defense fought to keep the game within reach, it was forced to defend in difficult situations over and over again, which eventually tilted the night New England’s way.
Houston had a brief window where it looked like the game could turn. The Texans answered early points and even grabbed a short-lived lead in the second quarter, but the momentum flipped quickly and never fully returned. From there, the Texans were stuck chasing points and settling for field goals, while New England cashed in on key opportunities and controlled the game script late.
It’s a sour ending, but it shouldn’t erase the bigger picture of Houston’s season. After an 0-3 start, the Texans clawed back into the playoff picture behind one of the NFL’s best defenses and a young roster that still has plenty to build on heading into the offseason.