Photos: Patriots hold off Texans to win season-opener

The Patriots beat the Texans, 27-20, Sunday to open the 2018 season with a win. Tom Brady threw for 277 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, and Rob Gronkowski had seven catches for 123 yards and a TD. Phillip Dorsett had seven catches for 66 yards and a touchdown, and James White also had a TD catch. The defense had a nice day as well, holding Deshaun Watson to 176 yards passing with a touchdown and an interception by Stephon Gilmore. Deatrich Wise and Trey Flowers each had 1.5 sacks.

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