The superior defense and 14 points? Sign me up. The Texans rank No. 6 in defense, 25 places higher than the Patriots, who were sliced and diced by Kansas City in the opener. Clearly, Houston is not in the same offensive category, but rookie QB Deshaun Watson is settling into the starting role. Tom Brady was flummoxed by the Texans in last season’s playoffs, going 18 for 38 while ducking and dodging pass rushers. WR Julian Edelman, who amassed 137 receiving yards that day, is out. Houston DE J.J. Watt, who was in R&R that day, is back.