Drake Maye’s second NFL season has been filled with breakthroughs, and on Sunday, he guided the New England Patriots to a 28–16 victory over the Houston Texans to secure the franchise’s first AFC Championship appearance since 2018.
Even though the NFL playoffs are in full swing, the New England Patriots' coaching staff is being discussed around the league. One assistant coach is reportedly getting looks at offensive coordinator jobs, even as the Patriots sit two wins away from a Super Bowl title.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — While it may not have been their most aesthetically pleasing performance this season, the New England Patriots made enough timely plays backed by a strong defensive performance to earn a 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL playoffs.
The AFC’s divisional round matchup between the Houston Texans and New England Patriots will likely go down as the most brutal game of this year’s playoffs.
Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.
On Sunday, the New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28-16 to advance to the NFC Championship. Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was pivotal to New England’s effort, reeling in four passes for 40 total yards and a touchdown.
The New England Patriots participated in one of the most unique playoff games in recent memory in their Divisional Round win against the Houston Texans, which saw both teams turn the ball over a total of eight times combined, including four interceptions thrown by Texans quarterback C.J.
Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned an interception for a score and the New England Patriots qualified for the AFC Championship Game with a 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday in cold and snowy conditions at Foxborough, Mass.
The Patriots’ defense was all over Texans’ quarterback C.J. Stroud on Sunday, picking him off four times in the team’s 28-16 win. It will be the Patriots’ first AFC Championship appearance since 2018.
Kayshon Boutte did his best OBJ impression during Sunday’s playoff game. The New England Patriots wide receiver Boutte produced the catch of the postseason during his team’s divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans.
New England Patriots' running back Rhamondre Stevenson got poked in his eye in the first half. Any injury is paramount — with the race to the coveted Super Bowl LX down to eight teams as New England takes on the Houston Texans, which has one of the best defenses in the league.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
The New England Patriots have been locked in defensively to start Sunday’s AFC divisional round matchup against the Houston Texans. Their impressive first quarter was highlighted by a spectacular interception by Patriots CB Carlton Davis III.
The New England Patriots managed to put the first points on the board in the Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans. Drake Maye managed to find a wide-open DeMario Douglas to score against the elite Texans defense.
Winter is coming to Foxborough. The New England Patriots are gearing up for a full-fledged snowball showdown against the Houston Texans. While kickoff is set for 3 p.m.
Experience matters, but personnel and personality can thwart even the most seasoned bunch. After a gritty 16-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers during Wild Card Weekend, the New England Patriots are set to host the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Sunday.
Per Mike Reiss, the Patriots made three roster moves, including elevating DT Leonard Taylor and RB D’Ernest Johnson from the practice squad. New England also activated CB Alex Austin off of injured reserve.
A recent video clip shared by the New England Patriots featured New England wide receiver Stefon Diggs encouraging quarterback Drake Maye to run with the football more during the club's 16-3 wild-card playoff win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Kraft addressed one of the more difficult decisions he's made as owner of the Patriots and how it had the worst financial implications of any move he's made with the club.