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Texans' defense just exposed what could doom the Patriots next

The New England Patriots will face off against the Houston Texans on Sunday after each team put on unimpressive offensive displays in the Wildcard Round. The Patriots scored just 16 points, punching in a single touchdown on a 28-yard grab by Hunter Henry.

The final score made it look like the Texans dominated the Steelers, but reality didn't match the 30-6 win. A pair of defensive touchdowns accounted for 13 points, and at the end of the third quarter, the game was 7-6 in favor of Houston.

While New England's offense showed they can score this season (No.