NFL Trade Verdict
Houston Texans Win
Houston Texans come out ahead in this trade. The final grade profile (New England Patriots C+, Houston Texans B) supports the existing verdict and gives the winning side the cleaner value result.
Houston Texans Received
- player Ryan Mallett
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2016 7th round pick (243rd overall subsequently traded, Kenny Lawler )
Trade Analysis
This trade tilts toward Houston Texans because the recorded return created the better long-term value case. The losing side may have been chasing a roster need, draft-board target, or short-term fit, but the final results favor the team that converted the exchange into more practical value. With the grade profile set at New England Patriots C+, Houston Texans B, the TradeVerdicts read is a clear Houston Texans win.