FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The Texans' offense got off to a good start in Week 6 against the New England Patriots, as running back Joe Mixon caught a 10-yard touchdown to take a 14-0 lead.

The Texans began the afternoon with an 11-play touchdown drive, capped by a touchdown pass from quarterback CJ Stroud to wide receiver Tank Dell, his receiving touchdown of the season.

Stroud & Co. continued their hot start in the second half after the defense forced a three-pointer. The offense received the ball at the Patriots' 45-yard line and marched to the 10-yard line in seven plays. Then Stroud dropped back and found Mixon in the flat, running untouched into the end zone.

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The Texans will be without NFL scoring leader Nico Collins (567), who was placed on injured reserve (hamstring) this week. But the offensive didn't let up for a second right from the start.