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Live updates: Patriots host Texans with trip to AFC Championship on the line

January 18, 2026

The New England Patriots are set to host the Houston Texans in the NFL Divisional Round playoff game at Gillette Stadium, with the winner advancing to the AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos. This matchup features the Texans' top-ranked defense facing off against the Patriots' high-powered offense led by MVP candidate Drake Maye.

Live updates: Patriots host Texans with trip to AFC Championship on the line

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Key Highlights

The game kicks off at 3 p. m. ET on Sunday.
The Patriots are the No. 2 seed, while the Texans are the No. 7 seed in the AFC.
New England has won 9 out of 15 previous matchups against Houston.
Drake Maye, the Patriots' quarterback, is an MVP finalist.
The Patriots defeated the Chargers 16-3 in the Wild Card round.

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Live updates: Patriots host Texans with trip to AFC Championship on the line

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