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On YouTubeNew England Patriots News / The Forkball / January 19
Patriots Defense Silences Doubts, Reaches AFC Championship
Snow piled along the sidelines, national attention leaned toward Houston, and yet it was New England’s defense that dictated everything about Sunday’s divisional playoff matchup.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 19
Patriots players dismiss 'Cinderella' label ahead of AFC Championship Game vs. Broncos
It was roughly 12 months ago when Patriots owner Robert Kraft moved on from head coach Jerod Mayo after Mayo won just four games in his only season in the role.
New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / January 19
Vrabel Praises Drake Maye’s Fourth Quarter Resilience
For New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, these last two weeks certainly haven’t been easy. He came into Sunday’s contest set to face yet another difficult defense, with Maye already having battled what ended up being a tenacious Chargers unit the week before.
The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz
How many of the players to rush for at least three touchdowns in one NFL playoff game can you name in five minutes?
Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?
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.
New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / January 19
Patriots Fans Get Credit For Win on Sunday: 'That was really, really special'
One thing that’s probably pretty safe to say during the New England Patriots playoff run is that when it came to stepping up in the postseason, the fans absolutely did their part these last two weeks.
NFL News / Stadium Rant / January 19
The Patriots Win A Defensive Clinic Over The Texans To Advance To The AFC Championship
The New England Patriots’ defense once again showed out, this time on an ever bigger stage in a 28-16 win against the Houston Texans, in an all-around turnover fest.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 19
Patriots players dunk on doubters after playoff win over Texans
Multiple ESPN personalities predicted that the Houston Texans would earn a divisional-round playoff win at the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon. Predictably, some New England players had plenty to say about those perceived slights.
Mike Vrabel News / New England Patriots on SI / January 19
Mike Vrabel Reflects on Patriots Reaching AFC Championship Game
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — When Mike Vrabel was introduced last January as the 16th head coach in New England Patriots’ franchise history, he set a clear goal for both himself and the organization as a whole — an objective which some (at the time) believed to be a bit overly ambitious.
NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 19
Patriots Offensive Line Struggles In Win Over Texans
The New England Patriots left Gillette Stadium winners in the AFC Divisional game, beating the Houston Texans 28-16 in a snowy atmosphere. But that doesn't mean everything was perfect.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 19
Patriots' win over Texans may have come at massive cost for their chances to make Super Bowl run this season
The New England Patriots are coming off a huge defensive performance in a 28-16 win over the Houston Texans to earn their shot at clinching a Super Bowl berth.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 19
Patriots' Drake Maye reacts to brutal Bo Nix injury after clinching AFC championship showdown vs. Broncos
The Patriots will play the Broncos for a trip to the Super Bowl, but Denver will be without its starting quarterback.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 19
Ranking NFL's final four ahead of conference championship games
This power ranking is based on how these teams are playing heading into their new biggest game of the season.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 18
Why Patriots had chip on their shoulders before Divisional Round vs. Texans
The New England Patriots revealed the chip they had on their shoulders following their 28-16 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round on Sunday afternoon.
Mike Vrabel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 18
Patriots’ Mike Vrabel is sharing all the credit after reaching AFC Championship Game
On a snow-soaked Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots took another decisive step in their rapid turnaround, defeating the Houston Texans 28-16 to secure a spot in the AFC Championship Game for the first time since 2018.
NFL News / Total Pro Sports / January 18
Drake Maye Drops Heartbreaking Message About Bo Nix’s Broken Ankle
The New England Patriots are headed to the AFC Championship game behind the play of Drake Maye. He still had somebody else on his mind despite his happiness.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 18
NFL Interest in Patriots Coordinator Growing
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.
Stefon Diggs News / 5 GOATs / January 18
Cardi B fires back at ESPN’s NFL Live crew after Stefon Diggs, Patriots beat Texans
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.
NFL News / Field Level Media / January 18
Patriots snag 4 interceptions, top Texans to reach AFC title game
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.
Kayshon Boutte News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18
Kayshon Boutte produces the catch of the playoffs with one-handed TD grab
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.
Carlton Davis News / Ball Exclusives / January 18
Watch: Patriots CB Carlton Davis III pulls off unreal interception
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.
New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17
Patriots Made Three Roster Moves
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.
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