Houston Texans at New England Patriots

Sunday, January 18, 2026 · Divisional Round · Watch Highlights

HOU Houston Texans 16
at
NE New England Patriots 28 Winner
Total points 44 Margin 12 Kickoff 15:00 Referee Shawn Smith

Gillette Stadium · fieldturf · 35°F, wind 2 mph

HOU QB C.J. Stroud NE QB Drake Maye HOU HC DeMeco Ryans NE HC Mike Vrabel

Box score

HOU NE
Total yards 260 284
Passing yards 212 179
Rushing yards 48 105
First downs 13 12
Passing TDs 1 3
Rushing TDs 0 0
Interceptions thrown 4 1
Fumbles lost 1 2
Sacks allowed 3 5
Completions / attempts 20 / 47 16 / 27

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