AP photo The Patriots have activated Sony Michel off injured reserve in time for toay's game at Houston.

Even though the 4-5 New England Patriots have won two in a row, it’s difficult to get completely excited considering they were pushed to the limit by the winless Jets, then knocked off Baltimore in ugly weather last week.

But they may be getting their secondary bolstered as veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore, who has been out the last three weeks with a bad knee, reportedly has made the trip and is expected to play in today’s 1 p.m. game at Houston.

Weather won’t be a factor in Houston — and the 2-7 Texans might not be, either. It’s easy to feel for talented QB Deshaun Watson, who is getting little help. Houston’s only two victories are against Jacksonville, which is almost as hapless as the Jets.

The Patriots, meanwhile, made a series of roster moves heading into today’s game. They announced yesterday they have signed LB Terez Hall to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. Additionally, the Patriots activated RB Sony Michel to the 53-man roster. Michel was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 5, after starting in the first three games.

In addition, the Patriots activated WR Donte Moncrief to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (Standard Elevation) and signed DL Akeem Spence to the practice squad.

To make room on the 53-man roster for Hall and Michel, the Patriots released OL Hjalte Froholdt and DL Derek Rivers. If Rivers isn’t claimed, it’s possible he could return to the Patriots via the practice squad.

Froholdt, 24, was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round (118th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. The 6-foot-5, 310-pounder spent his rookie season on injured reserve. He appeared in eight games as a reserve this season, playing mainly on special teams.

Rivers, 26, was drafted by the Patriots in the third round (83rd overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Youngstown. The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder missed the 2017 and 2019 seasons due to injury. Overall, he has played in 14 regular-season games and posted six tackles and 2½ sacks. Rivers also played in one postseason contest and did not accrue any statistics.