Final · Kickoff
2021 Regular season · Week 5 · NRG Stadium
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The New England Patriots beat the Houston Texans 25–22 on the road at NRG Stadium in Week 5 of the 2021 regular season on October 10, 2021. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Patriots to 2–3 and dropped the Texans to 1–4. It was the Texans’ fourth straight loss. The Patriots finished 2021 at 10–7 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Texans finished 2021 at 4–13 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Houston Texans won 27–20 on November 22, 2020. When they met again, the Houston Texans won 41–21 on October 13, 2024.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Patriots lead the series 11–3 after meeting No. 14 since 2003 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
