Texans defense swarms in 20-9 preseason victory at New England

Drew Dougherty

DeMeco Ryans liked what he saw from the Texans defense on Thursday night in the 20-9 victory at New England.

Houston's defenders allowed just 164 total yards and limited the Patriots to 3-of-12 on third down. After allowing a field on a short field at the outset, the next four New England possessions ended in punts. Houston's defense forced two more punts and also came up with a fourth-down