Gallery: Patriots first preseason game against Texans at Gillette

Patriots defensive back Jalen Mills runs with the ball after intercepting a pass during the team's preseason opener against the Houston Texans in Foxboro. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Jalen Mills #2 of the New England Patriots runs the ball in-between Tank Dell #13 and Dalton Schultz #83 of the Houston Texans after intercepting in the first quarter of the NFL preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots on the bench during the second quarter of the NFL preseason game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Daniel Ekuale #95 of the New England Patriots sacks C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans during the first quarter of the NFL preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots on the bench during the second quarter of the NFL preseason game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Bailey Zappe, left, of the New England Patriots goes down after trying for some extra yardage during the second quarter of Thursday's preseason opener against the Texans. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Quarterback Bailey Zappe of the New England Patriots tries to get rid of the ball as Roy Lopez of the Houston Texans moves in during the second quarter of Thursday's NFL preseason game at Gillette Stadium. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Tank Dell #13 of the Houston Texans gets a touchdown after bobbling the ball in front of JuJu Smith-Schuster #7 of the New England Patriots during the second quarter of the NFL preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Patriots defense including Calvin Munson #43, Joshuah Bledsoe #24 and Rodney Randle Jr. #39 take down Mike Boone #22 of the Houston Texans during the second quarter of the NFL preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Matt Sokol #87 of the New England Patriots goes over Tavierre Thomas #4 of the Houston Texans after his catch during the second quarter of the NFL preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Bailey Zappe #4 of the New England Patriots winds up to throw during the second quarter of the NFL preseason game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Matthew Judon #9 of the New England Patriots on the sidelines during the first quarter of the NFL preseason game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Deatrich Wise Jr. #91 and Matthew Judon #9 of the New England Patriots on the sidelines during the first quarter of the NFL preseason game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Carl Davis Jr. #98 of the New England Patriots goes down hurt during the second quarter of the NFL preseason game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Josh Uche #55, Deatrich Wise Jr. #91 and Matthew Judon #9 of the New England Patriots all smiles on the sidelines during the first quarter of the NFL preseason game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Juice Scruggs #70 of the Houston Texans brings down Jalen Mills #2 of the New England Patriots after he intercepted during the first quarter of the NFL preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Devin Singletary #26 of the Houston Texans misses a catch during the first quarter of the NFL preseason game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe looks to pass during the first quarter of a NFL preseason game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Pierre Strong Jr. of the New England Patriots tries to avoid M.J. Stewart (29) Denzel Perryman (6) and Christian Harris (48) of the Houston Texans on Thursday night. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
The New England Patriots run out onto the field before the NFL preseason game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Carl Davis Jr. #98 of the New England Patriots congratulates Daniel Ekuale #95 after his sack on C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans during the first quarter of the NFL preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on during a 20-9 preseason loss to the Houston Texans on Thursday night in Foxboro. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Steven Sims #82 of the Houston Texans hauls in a pass in front of Shaun Wade #26 of the New England Patriots during the first quarter of the NFL preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Tyquan Thornton #11 of the New England Patriots jumps up a makes a reception in front of Jalen Pitre #5 of the Houston Texans during the first quarter of the NFL preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023
Daniel Ekuale and Anfernee Jennings (33) of the New England Patriots put the pressure on C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans on Thursday in Foxboro. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
The New England Patriots cheerleaders perform during the second quarter of the NFL preseason game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Foxboro, MA. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) August 10, 2023