US EditionNew England Nation OT: Breaking Down the Patriots-Texans Matchup
The Patriots aim for their first AFC title game since 2018 while the Texans seek their inaugural appearance after a 10-game winning streak, NFL stats show.
- This Sunday in Foxborough, the 15-3 New England Patriots host the 13-5 Houston Texans for a trip to the AFC Championship, with New England seeking its first title game since 2018.
- Both teams reached the divisional round after wild-card wins, with the New England Patriots beating the Los Angeles Chargers and the Houston Texans overcoming a 0-3 start to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- The matchup pits strength against strength as the New England Patriots offense faces the Houston Texans defense led by Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. .
- A Texans victory would mark their first AFC Championship trip, ending recent divisional-round losses under DeMeco Ryans, while Patriots rookie Will Campbell faces Houston's edge rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.
- Looking at quarterbacks, Drake Maye's growth under Josh McDaniels elevates New England's offense, while C.J. Stroud's five fumbles on Monday make turnovers and pressure decisive.
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