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Both teams advanced by winning Wild Card games, with the Texans boasting a 10-game win streak and top-ranked defense, officials said.
- On January 18, 2026, the New England Patriots will host the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET.
- After Wild Card wins, the New England Patriots advanced by defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3, while the Houston Texans secured their spot by beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6.
- Patriots' defensive pressure decided their Wild Card win, as their defense produced six sacks and 11 hits, clinched by a late sack from Milton Williams on Justin Herbert.
- With a trip to the AFC Championship on the line, the Patriots will face the winner of Saturday's Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills game; their last playoff win was since Super Bowl LIII in 2019.
- This matchup continues a brief playoff history, as New England won the prior Divisional Round meetings in 2012 and 2016; Drake Maye started against Houston on Oct. 13, 2024, throwing 243 yards and three touchdowns with three turnovers.
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Patriots set to play Houston Texans in Divisional Playoffs
The New England Patriots will face the Houston Texans on Sunday at Gillette Stadium in the NFL Divisional Round. Houston advanced by defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6, while the Patriots secured their playoff spot by beating the Los Angeles Chargers 16-three.
Five things to know as the Patriots get ready for the Texans in the divisional round - The Boston Globe
The Texans' vaunted defense held Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers to just 175 yards while scoring two defensive touchdowns in Monday night's 30-6 win in Pittsburgh.
The 2026 NFL Playoffs Divisional Round was defined after the conclusion of the Round of Wilds games this Monday.The Houston Texans defeated by 6-30 the Pittsburgh Steelers, by veteran Aaron Rodgers, to advance to the divisional round of the American Conference (AFC) in which they will visit the New England Patriots and complete the branch bracket.When is the NFL Divisional Round played?The NFL reported that the Divisional Round will be held on S…
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