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New England Patriots 4 Downs Preview: Week 13 @ Houston Texans

By Michael Perry

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 22: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots (L) shakes hands with head coach Bill O'Brien of the Houston Texans after the New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 27-0 at Gillette Stadium on September 22, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 22: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots (L) shakes hands with head coach Bill O'Brien of the Houston Texans after the New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 27-0 at Gillette Stadium on September 22, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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NFL Sunday Night Football features a matchup of two of the AFC’s best teams as the 10-1 New England Patriots visit the 7-4 Houston Texans.

Thanksgiving is in the rear view mirror, and now the playoff push is in full effect. With a handful of games remaining in the 2019 schedule, this is the time that New England has to fine tune a lot of things… including health of the players, rhythm and timing between Tom Brady and his inexperienced wide receivers, and making sure the defense continues to play at a high level throughout the rest of the season and into the playoffs.

New England hits the road once again this season as they face off against a familiar foe in the Houston Texans. Bill Belichick’s squad is very familiar with this Houston team, as they have faced off against each other at least once in each of the past four years (including a couple of playoff matchups).

Both teams head into this primetime matchup coming off of tough wins: Houston defeated Indianapolis 20-17 and New England beat Dallas 13-9. Both now look to continue their winning ways and place themselves in good position when the playoffs roll around.

For the New England Patriots, here are four keys – or “4 Downs” – that can lead to the Patriots’ 11th win of the season. Let’s take a look:

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