\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Patriots are preparing for a big divisional game against the Houston Texans Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium.Drake Maye is getting ready for the second playoff game of his career and is looking to perform against Houston. Maye didn’t have his best against the Chargers. He went 17-of-29 for 268 yards with one touchdown, one interception and two fumbles.This relentless Texans defense will be Maye’s toughest test yet, but his offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels, has full confidence in his abilities to perform this weekend. “He knows the importance of taking care of the football,” McDaniels said. “I trust him implicitly to do the right thing for our football team. I know he’s preparing his butt off right now and he’ll be ready to go.”Patriots’ cornerback Christian Gonzalez \u2014 who was placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol on Sunday \u2014 moved a step closer to seeing the field against the Texans in the divisional round. Gonzalez was a limited participant during Wednesday’s practice and was wearing a red non-contact jersey. On Thursday, Gonzalez was in a regular practice jersey and listed as a full participant on the Patriots’ injury report.The Patriots will return to practice on Friday. \u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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The Patriots are preparing for a big divisional game against the Houston Texans Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium.<\/p>\n
Drake Maye is getting ready for the second playoff game of his career and is looking to perform against Houston. <\/p>\n
Maye didn’t have his best against the Chargers. He went 17-of-29 for 268 yards with one touchdown, one interception and two fumbles.<\/p>\n
This relentless Texans defense will be Maye’s toughest test yet, but his offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels, has full confidence in his abilities to perform this weekend. <\/p>\n
“He knows the importance of taking care of the football,” McDaniels said. “I trust him implicitly to do the right thing for our football team. I know he’s preparing his butt off right now and he’ll be ready to go.”<\/p>\n
Patriots’ cornerback Christian Gonzalez \u2014 who was placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol on Sunday \u2014 moved a step closer to seeing the field against the Texans in the divisional round. <\/p>\n
Gonzalez was a limited participant during Wednesday’s practice and was wearing a red non-contact jersey. On Thursday, Gonzalez was in a regular practice jersey and listed as a full participant on the Patriots’ injury report.<\/p>\n
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