(Houston, TX) — With the AFC East already locked up, the New England Patriots have the luxury of resting starters Sunday at Reliant Stadium gainst a Houston Texans team that needs a win for a shot at the postseason. New England knocked off Jacksonville 35-7 for its third straight win to move to 10-and-5. Houston jumped out to a 27-0 first-half lead and held on for a 27-20 win at Miami for its third straight victory. At 8-and-7, the Texans are in position for the first winning season in team history.