Things are going from bad to worse for the New England Patriots against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye overthrew his intended target on third down. Waiting deep in coverage rookie safety Calen Bullock for the interception.
CALEN BULLOCK INT 🔐
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— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 13, 2024
New England, already in a 14-0 hole, handed Houston possession back in its territory. The Patriots’ offense has eight total yards in two drives.
Bullock earned his second interception of the season, with the first occurring in the season opener against the Indianapolis Colts.
Since then, Bullock’s rep count has increased and he’ll be on the field for a majority of Houston’s defensive snaps with veteran Jimmie Ward inactive.
Selected third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, Maye was expected to sit his entire rookie season behind veteran Jacoby Brissett.
After just five games and a 1-4 start, New England opted to trot the rookie out against Houston.
The Patriots will start the second half on offense.