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On YouTubeNew England Patriots News / The SportsRush / January 18
'He Married His Seventh-Grade Sweetheart': Robert Kraft Finds ‘A Lot’ Of Similarities Between Drake Maye and Tom Brady
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.
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.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 18
Patriots’ AFC Championship Opponent, Date Finalized
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.
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?
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.
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 / New England Patriots on SI / January 18
Patriots Advance to AFC Championship, Defense Dominates Texans
Never to be underestimated, the New England Patriots have now advanced to the AFC Championship following a 28-16 win over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round.
C.J. Stroud News / Ball Exclusives / January 18
Patriots defense picks off C.J. Stroud four times in win
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 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.
Rhamondre Stevenson News / New England Patriots on SI / January 18
Key Patriots RB Suffers Eye Injury In Divisional Round
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.
Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / January 18
Patriots' Drake Maye Throws Two TDs in First Half Against Texans
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — With the snow falling throughout the region, as well as a spot in the AFC Championship on the line, a sense of nostalgia surrounds the New England Patriots as they host the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs.
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 / Total Pro Sports / January 18
Texans vs Patriots Divisional Round Weather Forecast
As the Houston Texans travel to New England for the NFL Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, weather conditions in Foxborough, Massachusetts, could significantly influence how the game unfolds.
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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 18
Patriots QB Drake Maye stuns Texans’ elite defense with 4th-down TD strike to DeMario Douglas
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.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 18
Frigid Weather Could Tilt Divisional Round in Patriots' Favor
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.
NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 18
Patriots Starting LB Will Play Against Texans in Divisional Round
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots march closer to the start of their Divisional Round showdown against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium, each player on their game day roster is hoping to do his part to help the Pats punch their ticket to the AFC Championship Game.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 18
Patriots bold predictions for Divisional Round clash against Texans
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 18
Five things to know about Jarrett Stidham, Broncos' new starting quarterback
Arguably the wildest game of the 2025 NFL postseason saved its biggest twist until after the final whistle.
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.
The 'NFL playoff receiving leaders' quiz
How many of the NFL players in the top-25 all-time in playoff receiving yards can you name in five minutes?
Drake Maye News / PatsFans.com / January 16
Maye Vows to Protect the Ball: ‘Can’t Do That This Week’ Against Texans
One of the biggest points of emphasis all season has been Mike Vrabel’s emphasis on making sure his team eliminates mistakes and ‘the things that get you beat.’ Based on Drake Maye’s comments this week, that’s been an area of focus for him heading into Sunday’s game against the Texans.
Will Campbell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 16
AFC Notes: Greg Newsome, Will Campbell, Jaguars, Patriots, Steelers
Jaguars CB Greg Newsome is set to be an unrestricted free agent after being acquired from the Browns in October. He’s eager to redeem himself after allowing five receptions in their Wild Card loss to the Bills. “I would love to come back and redeem what we lost yesterday,” Newsome said, via JaguarsWire.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 15
Why Stefon Diggs gave Drake Maye a Michael Vick message during Patriots' playoff win over Chargers
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.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 15
Robert Kraft reveals 'worst financial' move he has made as Patriots owner
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.
New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14
Patriots Officially Make Two Practice Squad Moves
The New England Patriots announced they signed DE Darrell Taylor to the practice squad and released RB Elijah Mitchell in a corresponding move. Mitchell, 27, was a sixth-round pick out of Louisiana by the 49ers in the 2021 draft.
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