At 11-1, Texans aiming to cut down Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The Houston Texans have been one team that has lived up to the hype. They were picked by many to win the AFC this year, and on paper, at least, they’re holding up their end of the bargain. Houston brings a conference-best 11-1 mark into Monday night’s big matchup at Gillette Stadium with the 9-3 New England Patriots. More importantly, the Texans are a perfect 6-0 on the road. How does a team do all that, especially one that has suffered its share of injuries? “I think the biggest thing in this league is it’s a growth process,” Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said.