Two plays after Danielle Hunter’s strip-sack against New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, the Houston Texans extended their lead to 14 with a C.J. Stroud 10-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs.

The Houston Texans might be playing their first full game of the season without superstar wide receiver Nico Collins, but others have stepped up in his absence. C.J. Stroud has spread the wealth among his targets as Houston leads 21-7 early in the third quarter.

The Houston Texans started the second half playing complementary football to extend their lead to 21-7 over the New England Patriots. Defensive end Danielle Hunter sacked and forced Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye,