Bill O’Brien continued to yell at officials long after a third-down play in the fourth quarter, obviously upset at a non-call. Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers held Texans running back Tyler Ervin out of the backfield on third-and-three.
Deshaun Watson’s pass to Stephen Anderson was incomplete.
Officials threw a flag but picked it up, apparently ruling the ball had left Watson’s hand.
The Texans settled for a 31-yard field goal and a 30-28 lead.
If the Texans lose, O’Brien’s comments afterward will bear watching as will the pool report.