FOXBORO -- Whether they run up the middle with Arian Foster, or throw it deep to Andre Johnson, the Houston Texans offense looks the same.
That coming from Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib on Wednesday.
"They're a great team," he said. "Their record speaks for itself. They're an 11-1 ballclub, and you watch them on tape and they play like that 11-1. It's a tough challenge, but it's our job.
"The biggest challenge is, when they run and when they pass, everything looks the same. Linemen come off one way on the run, and come off the exact same way on the pass. So we've just got to be technique sound and have our eyes on the right spot."
The 6-foot-1 Talib will most likely be covering the 6-foot-3 Johnson on Monday night. Talib said he's never played against Johnson, but knows from watching film, just how dangerous he is.
"He's definitely one of the most talented guys in the NFL," said Talib. "He's real good at what he do. He can catch the ball wherever it's thrown, and he can do something with it after he catches it.
"He's one of the best at what he does. From short routes to deeper routes. He can run with the ball in his hands. He can go up and get the ball when it's not in his hands. He can do it all."