Final

Texans 14

(11-2, 6-1 away)

Patriots 42

(10-3, 5-1 home)

Coverage: ESPN

8:30 PM ET, December 10, 2012

Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA 

1 2 3 4 T
HOU 0 0 7 714
NE 14 7 7 1442

Top Performers

Passing: T. Brady (NE) - 296 YDS, 4 TD

Rushing: S. Ridley (NE) - 18 CAR, 72 YDS, 1 TD

Receiving: A. Johnson (HOU) - 8 REC, 95 YDS

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1st Quarter Play by Play

 NE wins coin toss, elects to defer. HOU elects to receive.  
 S.Gostkowski kicks 73 yards from NE 35 to HST -8. K.Martin, Touchback.  
Houston Texans at 15:00		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at HOU 20A.Foster right tackle to HST 32 for 12 yards (R.Ninkovich). PENALTY on HST-K.Walter, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced at HST 20 - No Play.  
1st and 15 at HOU 15A.Foster left end pushed ob at HST 30 for 15 yards (D.McCourty).  
Timeout #1 by NE at 14:14.  
1st and 10 at HOU 30A.Foster up the middle to HST 29 for -1 yards (V.Wilfork).  
2nd and 11 at HOU 29(Shotgun) A.Foster up the middle to HST 34 for 5 yards (T.Scott; B.Deaderick).  
3rd and 6 at HOU 34(Shotgun) M.Schaub pass incomplete deep right to L.Jean.  
4th and 6 at HOU 34D.Jones punts 53 yards to NE 13, Center-J.Weeks. W.Welker to NE 44 for 31 yards (D.Jones; D.Posey).  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 0, 4 plays, 14 yards, 2:21 elapsed
New England Patriots at 12:39		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at NE 44S.Ridley left guard to NE 48 for 4 yards (S.Cody; B.James).  
2nd and 6 at NE 48S.Ridley right guard to HST 38 for 14 yards (G.Quin).  
1st and 10 at HOU 38S.Ridley up the middle to HST 34 for 4 yards (J.Watt).  
2nd and 6 at HOU 34(No Huddle, Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete deep middle to A.Hernandez.  
3rd and 6 at HOU 34(Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to M.Slater. PENALTY on HST-B.Harris, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at HST 34 - No Play.  
1st and 10 at HOU 29T.Brady pass deep left to W.Welker, dead ball declared at HST 4 for 25 yards. NE 83-Welker 107th consecutive game with a reception.  
1st and 4 at HOU 4S.Ridley up the middle to HST 4 for no gain (E.Mitchell; D.Manning). FUMBLES (E.Mitchell), recovered by NE-A.Hernandez at HST 7.  
2nd and 7 at HOU 7(Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to A.Hernandez for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 45th straight regular season game with a TD pass, 3rd longest all-time.07
S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Aiken, Holder-Z.Mesko.07
 S.Gostkowski kicks 74 yards from NE 35 to HST -9. K.Martin, Touchback.  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 7, 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:12 elapsed
Houston Texans at 9:27		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at HOU 20M.Schaub pass short middle to A.Johnson to HST 28 for 8 yards (A.Talib).  
2nd and 2 at HOU 28M.Schaub pass short left to J.Forsett pushed ob at HST 42 for 14 yards (J.Mayo).  
1st and 10 at HOU 42M.Schaub pass short middle to O.Daniels to NE 45 for 13 yards (B.Spikes).  
1st and 10 at NE 45A.Gardner reported in as eligible. M.Schaub sacked at NE 49 for -4 yards (sack split by T.Scott and R.Ninkovich).  
2nd and 14 at NE 49A.Foster left tackle to NE 47 for 2 yards (R.Ninkovich).  
3rd and 12 at NE 47(Shotgun) M.Schaub pass deep right to L.Jean to NE 23 for 24 yards (D.McCourty). Penalty on NE-J.Francis, Defensive Offside, declined.  
1st and 10 at NE 23A.Foster left guard to NE 21 for 2 yards (V.Wilfork).  
2nd and 8 at NE 21M.Schaub pass deep middle intended for K.Walter INTERCEPTED by D.McCourty at NE -1. D.McCourty to NE 18 for 19 yards (A.Foster).  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 7, 7 plays, 78 yards, 3:57 elapsed
New England Patriots at 5:30		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at NE 18(Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to W.Welker [C.Barwin].  
2nd and 10 at NE 18S.Ridley left tackle to NE 18 for no gain (E.Mitchell; J.Watt).  
3rd and 10 at NE 18(Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to B.Lloyd pushed ob at NE 32 for 14 yards (J.Joseph).  
1st and 10 at NE 32(Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to D.Woodhead to 50 for 18 yards (G.Quin; B.James).  
1st and 10 at 50T.Brady pass short middle to A.Hernandez to HST 37 for 13 yards (K.Jackson; G.Quin).  
1st and 10 at HOU 37T.Brady pass deep middle to B.Lloyd for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.013
S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Aiken, Holder-Z.Mesko.014
 S.Gostkowski kicks 67 yards from NE 35 to HST -2. K.Martin to HST 25 for 27 yards (K.Arrington).  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 14, 6 plays, 82 yards, 2:41 elapsed
Houston Texans at 2:49		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at HOU 25M.Schaub pass deep middle to A.Johnson to HST 41 for 16 yards (A.Dennard).  
1st and 10 at HOU 41A.Foster left tackle to HST 38 for -3 yards (D.Hightower).  
2nd and 13 at HOU 38A.Foster right guard to HST 39 for 1 yard (R.Ninkovich).  
3rd and 12 at HOU 39(Shotgun) M.Schaub sacked at HST 30 for -9 yards (V.Wilfork). FUMBLES (V.Wilfork), recovered by HST-C.Myers at HST 19. C.Myers to HST 19 for no gain (C.Jones).  
4th and 32 at HOU 19D.Jones punts 56 yards to NE 25, Center-J.Weeks. W.Welker to NE 30 for 5 yards (W.Mercilus; S.Keo).  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 14, 4 plays, 14 yards, 2:44 elapsed
New England Patriots at 15:00		HOUNWE
End of Period  

2nd Quarter Play by Play

1st and 10 at NE 30(Shotgun) D.Woodhead up the middle to NE 34 for 4 yards (T.Dobbins).  
2nd and 6 at NE 34S.Ridley up the middle to NE 32 for -2 yards (G.Quin).  
3rd and 8 at NE 32(Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to A.Hernandez to NE 43 for 11 yards (D.Manning; Q.Demps).  
1st and 10 at NE 43S.Ridley up the middle to NE 45 for 2 yards (D.Manning; G.Quin).  
2nd and 8 at NE 45(Shotgun) T.Brady pass short right to A.Hernandez to NE 43 for -2 yards (K.Jackson).  
3rd and 10 at NE 43(Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to W.Welker. PENALTY on HST-D.Manning, Defensive Pass Interference, 26 yards, enforced at NE 43 - No Play.  
1st and 10 at HOU 31(Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to W.Welker to HST 16 for 15 yards (B.Harris).  
1st and 10 at HOU 16(Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to W.Welker to HST 4 for 12 yards (D.Sharpton).  
1st and 4 at HOU 4T.Brady pass short left to A.Hernandez for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.020
S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Aiken, Holder-Z.Mesko.021
 S.Gostkowski kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 21, 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:59 elapsed
Houston Texans at 11:01		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at HOU 20M.Schaub pass short right to A.Foster pushed ob at HST 26 for 6 yards (A.Talib).  
2nd and 4 at HOU 26A.Foster up the middle to HST 26 for no gain (J.Mayo).  
3rd and 4 at HOU 26(Shotgun) M.Schaub pass incomplete short middle to L.Jean (V.Wilfork).  
4th and 4 at HOU 26D.Jones punts 40 yards to NE 34, Center-J.Weeks, fair catch by W.Welker.  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 21, 3 plays, 6 yards, 1:10 elapsed
New England Patriots at 9:51		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at NE 34S.Ridley right guard to NE 37 for 3 yards (D.Sharpton; G.Quin).  
2nd and 7 at NE 37(Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to A.Hernandez to NE 42 for 5 yards (D.Manning; D.Sharpton).  
3rd and 2 at NE 42(Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short right to B.Lloyd [B.James].  
4th and 2 at NE 42Z.Mesko punts 47 yards to HST 11, Center-D.Aiken, fair catch by K.Martin.  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 21, 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:19 elapsed
Houston Texans at 8:32		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at HOU 11M.Schaub pass short middle to A.Johnson to HST 36 for 25 yards (S.Gregory).  
1st and 10 at HOU 36M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to A.Foster.  
2nd and 10 at HOU 36M.Schaub pass short left to A.Johnson pushed ob at HST 45 for 9 yards (A.Talib).  
3rd and 1 at HOU 45A.Foster right tackle to 50 for 5 yards (S.Gregory).  
1st and 10 at 50M.Schaub pass short right to A.Foster pushed ob at NE 47 for 3 yards (D.Hightower).  
2nd and 7 at NE 47A.Foster right end pushed ob at NE 38 for 9 yards (D.Hightower).  
1st and 10 at NE 38M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to O.Daniels (C.Jones).  
2nd and 10 at NE 38(Shotgun) J.Forsett up the middle to NE 40 for -2 yards (V.Wilfork; J.Mayo).  
3rd and 12 at NE 40(Shotgun) M.Schaub pass short middle to L.Jean to NE 33 for 7 yards (A.Dennard).  
Timeout #1 by HST at 04:49.  
4th and 5 at NE 33(Shotgun) M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to K.Walter (K.Arrington).  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 21, 10 plays, 56 yards, 3:48 elapsed
New England Patriots at 4:44		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at NE 33(Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to B.Lloyd.  
2nd and 10 at NE 33(Shotgun) S.Vereen up the middle to NE 37 for 4 yards (Q.Demps; T.Dobbins).  
3rd and 6 at NE 37(Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to B.Lloyd to NE 47 for 10 yards (D.Manning). PENALTY on NE-A.Hernandez, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at NE 37 - No Play.  
3rd and 16 at NE 27(Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short right to D.Woodhead.  
4th and 16 at NE 27Z.Mesko punts 39 yards to HST 34, Center-D.Aiken, out of bounds.  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 21, 3 plays, -6 yards, 1:11 elapsed
Houston Texans at 3:26		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at HOU 34M.Schaub pass short middle to A.Foster to NE 43 for 23 yards (D.McCourty).  
1st and 10 at NE 43M.Schaub pass incomplete short right to A.Foster.  
Timeout #2 by NE at 02:38.  
2nd and 10 at NE 43A.Foster right tackle to NE 43 for no gain (J.Mayo).  
3rd and 10 at NE 43(Shotgun) PENALTY on NE-T.Scott, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at NE 43 - No Play.  
3rd and 5 at NE 38(Shotgun) M.Schaub pass incomplete deep middle to A.Johnson (A.Talib). NE-A.Talib was injured during the play.  
Timeout #3 by NE at 01:55. injury in last 2 minutes  
4th and 5 at NE 38(Shotgun) M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to K.Walter [J.Mayo].  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 21, 5 plays, 28 yards, 1:34 elapsed
New England Patriots at 1:52		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at NE 38S.Vereen left tackle to NE 39 for 1 yard (C.Barwin; D.Sharpton).  
2nd and 9 at NE 39(Shotgun) T.Brady pass short left to B.Lloyd to NE 45 for 6 yards (J.Joseph).  
3rd and 3 at NE 45(No Huddle, Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to A.Hernandez (G.Quin).  
4th and 3 at NE 45Z.Mesko punts 55 yards to end zone, Center-D.Aiken, Touchback.  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 21, 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:11 elapsed
Houston Texans at 0:41		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at HOU 20(Shotgun) M.Schaub pass short left to O.Daniels to HST 31 for 11 yards (J.Mayo).  
1st and 10 at HOU 31(No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Schaub pass incomplete short middle to A.Johnson (A.Dennard).  
2nd and 10 at HOU 31(Shotgun) M.Schaub pass incomplete deep right to L.Jean [D.Hightower].  
3rd and 10 at HOU 31A.Foster left guard to HST 40 for 9 yards (M.Cole; T.Wilson).  
End of 1st Half  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 21, 5 plays, 20 yards, 0:41 elapsed

3rd Quarter Play by Play

New England Patriots at 15:00		HOUNWE
 S.Graham kicks 71 yards from HST 35 to NE -6. D.McCourty, Touchback.  
1st and 10 at NE 20(Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to W.Welker.  
2nd and 10 at NE 20S.Vereen left guard to NE 29 for 9 yards (Q.Demps; J.Joseph).  
3rd and 1 at NE 29S.Vereen left tackle to NE 33 for 4 yards (C.Barwin).  
1st and 10 at NE 33(Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete deep middle to A.Hernandez [J.Watt].  
2nd and 10 at NE 33(Shotgun) S.Vereen left guard to NE 35 for 2 yards (W.Mercilus).  
3rd and 8 at NE 35(Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to D.Stallworth [J.Watt].  
4th and 8 at NE 35Z.Mesko punts 48 yards to HST 17, Center-D.Aiken. K.Martin to HST 18 for 1 yard (M.Cole). PENALTY on HST-G.Quin, Offensive Holding, 9 yards, enforced at HST 18.  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 21, 6 plays, 15 yards, 1:47 elapsed
Houston Texans at 13:03		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at HOU 9A.Foster left guard to HST 12 for 3 yards (R.Ninkovich; B.Deaderick).  
2nd and 7 at HOU 12A.Gardner reported in as eligible. A.Foster up the middle to HST 10 for -2 yards (B.Deaderick).  
3rd and 9 at HOU 10(Shotgun) M.Schaub pass short left to A.Johnson to HST 18 for 8 yards (A.Dennard).  
4th and 1 at HOU 18D.Jones punts 59 yards to NE 23, Center-J.Weeks. W.Welker to NE 26 for 3 yards (B.Braman).  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 21, 3 plays, 9 yards, 2:09 elapsed
New England Patriots at 10:54		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at NE 26(Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to S.Vereen [J.Watt].  
2nd and 10 at NE 26T.Brady pass short middle to A.Hernandez to NE 37 for 11 yards (D.Manning).  
1st and 10 at NE 37(Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short right to W.Welker.  
2nd and 10 at NE 37(Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to W.Welker.  
3rd and 10 at NE 37(Shotgun) T.Brady pass deep middle to D.Stallworth for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 18th career game with 4+ TD passes, passing Johnny Unitas for 4th most all-time.027
S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Aiken, Holder-Z.Mesko.028
 S.Gostkowski kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to HST 0. K.Martin to HST 12 for 12 yards (K.Arrington).  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 0, NE 28, 5 plays, 74 yards, 1:05 elapsed
Houston Texans at 9:49		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at HOU 12M.Schaub pass short left to A.Johnson to HST 28 for 16 yards (K.Arrington). Penalty on NE-D.Hightower, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.  
1st and 10 at HOU 28M.Schaub pass short right to A.Johnson to HST 33 for 5 yards (S.Gregory).  
2nd and 5 at HOU 33M.Schaub pass incomplete deep left to A.Johnson [J.Mayo]. PENALTY on NE-K.Arrington, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, enforced at HST 33 - No Play.  
1st and 10 at HOU 48B.Tate left guard to NE 29 for 23 yards (A.Dennard).  
1st and 10 at NE 29M.Schaub pass incomplete deep left to L.Jean. PENALTY on HST-L.Jean, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at NE 29 - No Play.  
1st and 20 at NE 39M.Schaub pass short left to A.Foster ran ob at NE 32 for 7 yards.  
2nd and 13 at NE 32M.Schaub pass deep left to J.Casey to NE 2 for 30 yards (D.McCourty).  
1st and 2 at NE 2A.Gardner reported in as eligible. PENALTY on NE, Defensive 12 On-field, 1 yard, enforced at NE 2 - No Play.  
1st and 1 at NE 1A.Gardner reported in as eligible. M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to A.Gardner [J.Francis].  
2nd and 1 at NE 1A.Gardner reported in as eligible. A.Foster left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.628
S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-D.Jones.728
 S.Graham kicks 70 yards from HST 35 to NE -5. D.McCourty, Touchback.  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 7, NE 28, 7 plays, 88 yards, 3:37 elapsed
New England Patriots at 6:12		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at NE 20(Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to W.Welker.  
2nd and 10 at NE 20T.Brady pass short middle to B.Lloyd to NE 27 for 7 yards (J.Joseph).  
3rd and 3 at NE 27(Shotgun) T.Brady sacked at NE 20 for -7 yards (W.Mercilus).  
4th and 10 at NE 20Z.Mesko punts 51 yards to HST 29, Center-D.Aiken. K.Martin pushed ob at HST 39 for 10 yards (M.Rivera). PENALTY on HST-S.Routt, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at HST 29.  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 7, NE 28, 3 plays, 0 yards, 1:12 elapsed
Houston Texans at 4:50		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at HOU 19M.Schaub pass short right to A.Johnson to HST 27 for 8 yards (S.Gregory).  
2nd and 2 at HOU 27(No Huddle) M.Schaub pass short left to B.Tate to HST 26 for -1 yards (D.Hightower) [J.Mayo].  
3rd and 3 at HOU 26(Shotgun) M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to K.Martin (K.Arrington).  
4th and 3 at HOU 26D.Jones punts 57 yards to NE 17, Center-J.Weeks. W.Welker to NE 28 for 11 yards (D.Sharpton).  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 7, NE 28, 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:22 elapsed
New England Patriots at 3:28		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at NE 28S.Ridley right guard to NE 30 for 2 yards (B.James).  
2nd and 8 at NE 30(No Huddle, Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to M.Hoomanawanui. PENALTY on HST-B.James, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at NE 30 - No Play.  
1st and 10 at NE 35(Shotgun) T.Brady pass short right to A.Hernandez to NE 44 for 9 yards (B.James; C.Barwin).  
2nd and 1 at NE 44S.Ridley left guard to NE 48 for 4 yards (G.Quin; B.James).  
1st and 10 at NE 48T.Brady pass short left to B.Lloyd to HST 38 for 14 yards (J.Joseph).  
1st and 10 at HOU 38(No Huddle) S.Ridley left guard to HST 33 for 5 yards (B.James; E.Mitchell).  
2nd and 5 at HOU 33(No Huddle) S.Ridley up the middle to HST 33 for no gain (J.Crick; J.Watt).  
3rd and 5 at HOU 33(Shotgun) T.Brady scrambles up the middle to HST 27 for 6 yards (D.Manning).  
End of Period  
1st and 10 at HOU 27(Shotgun) T.Brady pass short middle to A.Hernandez to HST 9 for 18 yards (G.Quin). Penalty on NE-S.Vollmer, Offensive Holding, offsetting, enforced at HST 27 - No Play. Penalty on HST-G.Quin, Defensive Holding, offsetting.  

4th Quarter Play by Play

 (Shotgun) T.Brady pass incomplete short left to W.Welker.  
2nd and 10 at HOU 27(Shotgun) T.Brady pass short right to D.Woodhead to HST 11 for 16 yards (J.Watt). FUMBLES (J.Watt), recovered by NE-B.Lloyd at HST -2. TOUCHDOWN.734
S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Aiken, Holder-Z.Mesko.735
 S.Gostkowski kicks 73 yards from NE 35 to HST -8. K.Martin, Touchback.  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 7, NE 35, 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:13 elapsed
Houston Texans at 14:15		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at HOU 20B.Tate up the middle to HST 30 for 10 yards (P.Chung; D.Hightower).  
1st and 10 at HOU 30B.Tate left tackle to HST 38 for 8 yards (J.Mayo).  
2nd and 2 at HOU 38B.Tate left tackle to HST 39 for 1 yard (D.Hightower).  
3rd and 1 at HOU 39B.Tate left tackle to HST 39 for no gain (B.Deaderick; R.Ninkovich).  
4th and 1 at HOU 39D.Jones punts 29 yards to NE 32, Center-J.Weeks, out of bounds.  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 7, NE 35, 4 plays, 19 yards, 2:28 elapsed
New England Patriots at 11:47		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at NE 32S.Ridley right end to NE 38 for 6 yards (B.Ruud).  
2nd and 4 at NE 38(No Huddle) T.Brady pass short right to B.Lloyd ran ob at NE 46 for 8 yards.  
1st and 10 at NE 46S.Ridley up the middle to 50 for 4 yards (T.Dobbins).  
2nd and 6 at 50S.Ridley right end pushed ob at HST 41 for 9 yards (B.Ruud).  
1st and 10 at HOU 41S.Vereen right guard to HST 30 for 11 yards (D.Manning).  
1st and 10 at HOU 30(No Huddle) T.Brady pass short left to B.Lloyd to HST 27 for 3 yards (J.Joseph).  
2nd and 7 at HOU 27S.Vereen right guard to HST 20 for 7 yards (J.Crick; B.Ruud).  
1st and 10 at HOU 20S.Ridley left guard to HST 16 for 4 yards (J.Crick; B.Ruud).  
2nd and 6 at HOU 16S.Ridley right tackle to HST 14 for 2 yards (A.Smith; J.Crick).  
3rd and 4 at HOU 14S.Ridley left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.741
S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Aiken, Holder-Z.Mesko.742
 S.Gostkowski kicks 71 yards from NE 35 to HST -6. K.Martin, Touchback.  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 7, NE 42, 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:24 elapsed
Houston Texans at 7:23		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at HOU 20HOU 13-Yates now at QB. B.Tate right end to HST 25 for 5 yards (P.Chung). PENALTY on NE-P.Chung, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at HST 25.  
1st and 10 at HOU 40B.Tate up the middle to HST 38 for -2 yards (J.Mayo).  
2nd and 12 at HOU 38T.Yates pass short left to K.Martin to HST 34 for -4 yards (D.McCourty) [D.Hightower].  
3rd and 16 at HOU 34J.Forsett left end to HST 39 for 5 yards (C.Jones; B.Deaderick).  
4th and 11 at HOU 39D.Jones punts 51 yards to NE 10, Center-J.Weeks, fair catch by W.Welker.  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 7, NE 42, 4 plays, 14 yards, 2:14 elapsed
New England Patriots at 5:09		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at NE 10NE 15-Mallett now at QB. B.Bolden left tackle to NE 15 for 5 yards (D.Sharpton; E.Mitchell).  
2nd and 5 at NE 15B.Bolden right tackle to NE 21 for 6 yards (E.Mitchell; B.Braman).  
1st and 10 at NE 21B.Bolden left tackle to NE 36 for 15 yards. PENALTY on NE-D.Connolly, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 21 - No Play.  
1st and 20 at NE 11S.Vereen right guard to NE 13 for 2 yards (B.Harris; S.Cody).  
2nd and 18 at NE 13R.Mallett pass short middle intended for V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by S.Keo at NE 26. S.Keo to NE 25 for 1 yard (M.Slater).  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 7, NE 42, 3 plays, 4 yards, 2:08 elapsed
Houston Texans at 3:01		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at NE 25J.Forsett left tackle to NE 21 for 4 yards (T.Scott; M.Rivera).  
2nd and 6 at NE 21T.Yates pass incomplete short left to D.Posey.  
3rd and 6 at NE 21(Shotgun) T.Yates pass short middle to D.Posey ran ob at NE 2 for 19 yards [J.Francis].  
1st and 2 at NE 2T.Yates pass incomplete short right to K.Martin.  
2nd and 2 at NE 2B.Tate left end pushed ob at NE 1 for 1 yard (M.Cole).  
Timeout #1 by HST at 02:04.  
3rd and 1 at NE 1T.Yates up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.1342
S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-D.Jones.1442
 Timeout #1 by NE at 02:00.  
 S.Graham kicks 63 yards from HST 35 to NE 2. W.Welker to NE 9 for 7 yards (S.Keo).  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 14, NE 42, 6 plays, 25 yards, 1:01 elapsed
New England Patriots at 2:00		HOUNWE
1st and 10 at NE 9R.Mallett kneels, dead ball declared at NE 8 for -1 yards.  
2nd and 11 at NE 8R.Mallett kneels, dead ball declared at NE 7 for -1 yards.  
3rd and 12 at NE 7R.Mallett kneels, dead ball declared at NE 6 for -1 yards.  
End of Game  
DRIVE TOTALS: HOU 14, NE 42, 4 plays, -3 yards, 2:00 elapsed