Before Williams was hurt in Week 11, the Patriots ranked eighth in defensive rushing success rate. In the six games he missed, they ranked 31st. The Patriots need Williams to be a stalwart for their run defense against a Texans offense that wants to run the ball on early downs and reduce risk.

Drake Maye did it again. The second-year quarterback turned in a dazzling performance in primetime, leading the New England Patriots to a comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens to clinch a playoff spot. At 12-3, the Patriots are in the driver’s seat to ...

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