Houston Texans

Fans roast Texans' promo for free food after embarrassing Patriots loss

Published Nov. 15, 2016 2:10 p.m. ET

Andrew Lynch

Given that they entered Thursday night as anywhere between 1.5 and 2.5 point favorites, it seems fair to say that no one foresaw the Texans' embarrassing shutout loss to the Patriots. A New England win? That might have been predictable; one should know better than to bet against Bill Belichick, regardless of injuries.

But a 27-0 beatdown left the Texans searching for a silver lining -- so how about free food for the masses, since Houston did manage to rush for triple-digits against New England?

Since the #Texans rushed for over 100 yards, enjoy a free 6pc McNuggets from @McD_Houston.
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 23, 2016

Unfortunately for the poor soul behind the Texans' Twitter account, Houston fans reacted about as well as you'd imagine when offered a delicious six-piece to calm their sorrows:

Anywhere handing out free donuts? You know, for the goose egg? @HoustonTexans https://t.co/PpvCvzj8Jk
— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) September 23, 2016

@HoustonTexans @McD_Houston 6 piece? I would've preferred 6 points, AT LEAST!
— Jesse (@956TXN) September 23, 2016

@HoustonTexans How's about y'all play some McDefense?
— 20 Pearls (@Dawgteam1911) September 23, 2016

@HoustonTexans does that come with a shot of whiskey so I can numb the pain of that awful loss?
— Alex (@SuperiorGreaser) September 23, 2016

@HoustonTexans @McD_Houston No thanks. I have no appetite after last nights beat down.
— KT (@dirtyfinnernail) September 23, 2016

@HoustonTexans @McD_Houston how about a shake? God knows Lamar Miller ain't got any
— Justin van Sant (@justinvansant) September 23, 2016

.@HoustonTexans @McD_Houston pic.twitter.com/3EvbOTprsH
— UhhhhCOUNTING (@SwonkeHOU) September 23, 2016

"How about y'all play some McDefense?" Absolutely vicious. We never knew that the NFL hath no fury like a Texans fan scorned. Then again, if Houston fans don't want their McNuggets, we'll gladly take them. After all, McDonald's used to be the official weekday meal of at least one NFL team.