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Texans most to blame for brutal Divisional Round loss to Patriots

The Houston Texans have reached the Divisional Round of the playoffs for a seventh time in franchise history, and for a third straight season. For a third straight season, and seventh time overall, the team lost in the Divisional Round.

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Micah Parsons Highlights C.J. Stroud’s Turnovers as Patriots Defense Shuts Down Texans QB

On Sunday, C.J. Stroud recorded not one, not two, and not even three, but four interceptions throughout his divisional round matchup against the New England Patriots.

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Troy Aikman alludes to uncertain future for C.J. Stroud with Houston Texans

It could be a rough offseason for Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud, according to ESPN’s Troy Aikman. The Hall of Fame quarterback criticized Stroud for decisions made during the 28-16 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round Sunday.

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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.

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / January 18

Texans QB C.J. Stroud discusses awful performance in playoff loss to Patriots

Stroud isn't making any excuses for his rough outing against the New England Patriots in the AFC divisional round.

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Houston Texans News / 5 GOATs / January 18

DeMeco Ryans consoles CJ Stroud after multi-pick playoff loss: ‘I have your back’

Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud threw four interceptions in the first half and the fifth-seeded Texans never recovered as the No. 2-seeded New England Patriots advanced to next week’s AFC Championship game vs.

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / January 18

C.J. Stroud's regression puts Texans in tough spot

Sometimes investing in the wrong quarterback is worse and more damaging than having no quarterback. That is the concern the Texans have to start considering when it comes to Stroud.

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NFL News / Bleacher Report / January 18

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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.

Cade Stover News / 5 GOATs / January 18

Cade Stover injury update: Texans TE exits game after awkward knee tweak

Houston Texans tight end Cade Stover exited Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots with an awkward knee tweak in the fourth quarter. Stover fell backwards while his leg got caught in the turf.

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Dalton Schultz News / Athlon Sports / January 18

Texans Announce Dalton Schultz News After Leaving Patriots Game

Dalton Schultz and the Houston Texans are looking to book their spot in the next round of the playoffs on Sunday. Standing in their way are the New England Patriots, who are also looking to return to the conference championship game for the first time since the Tom Brady era.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 18

Texans' Offense Suffers Three Critical Injuries vs Patriots

The Houston Texans' offense has suffered a trifecta of tough injuries in the first half of action in their divisional round matchup against the New England Patriots.

NFL News / Field Level Media / January 18

Texans OT Trent Brown inactive vs. Patriots

Houston Texans offensive tackle Trent Brown is unable to play against his former team on Sunday afternoon. Despite testing out his ailing ankle prior to kickoff, Brown was listed as inactive for the Texans in their AFC divisional round game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 18

NFL expert compares Texans defense to ’11 velociraptors with machine guns’ before playoff game vs. Patriots

The Houston Texans’ defense has been the talk of the town throughout the 2025-26 season. It’s regarded as the best defense in the league, as the unit aims to make things difficult for the New England Patriots on Sunday.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 18

DeMeco Ryans Remains Steady as Texans Face Test vs Patriots

Tuning into what Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans says always leaves you with the firm belief that he treats every game in the exact same studious manner.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 18