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Patriots vs. Texans Playoff Tickets – Sunday, January 18, 2026

The AFC Divisional round of the NFL playoffs will see the New England Patriots (14-3) and Houston Texans (12-5) clash at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Where to Buy Patriots vs. Texans Tickets If you’re wanting to buy tickets for the Week 2 game featuring the Patriots and the Texans, head on over to Vivid Seats to grab your seats today! Patriots vs. Texans Game Info When: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET Where: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts TV ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 1 read

Patriots sign four to practice squad heading into divisional round

The practice squad of the AFC’s No. 2 seed would be subject to renovations ahead of the divisional round against the Houston Texans. The New England Patriots signed running back D’Ernest Johnson, wide receiver Trent Sherfield Sr., offensive tackle Lorenz Metz and cornerback Miles Battle to the 17-man group on Tuesday, the organization announced. Johnson, […]

From Pats Pulpit | 8 days ago | 0 reads

Saints QB Tyler Shough nominated for NFL Rookie of the Year

The NFL announced today the six finalists for the 2025 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year award and New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough is on the list alongside Giants QB Jaxson Dart, Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson, Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan, and Browns LB Carson Schwesinger Shough recorded the highest completion […]

From Canal Street Chronicles | 9 days ago | 2 reads

New England Patriots analysis: Submit your Pats questions for our mailbag

The New England Patriots are on to the divisional round after they secured their first playoff win since Super Bowl 53 on Sunday. Now, they’ll get ready to host the Houston Texans and a top ranked defense with a trip to the AFC Championship Game on the line. So, submit any Patriots questions — or […]

From Pats Pulpit | 9 days ago | 0 reads

Chargers to retain Asst. OL coach Nick Hardwick

The Chargers wasted little time in making their first coaching change following the loss to the Patriots. Per the team, offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin are both being relieved of duties just two days after the offense scored three points in their second consecutive loss in the postseason. However, it […]

From Bolts From The Blue | 9 days ago | 0 reads

Rookie kicker Andy Borregales delivers for Patriots in playoff debut

As Mike Vrabel fielded a question Monday morning on rookie kicker Andy Borregales, the Patriots head coach made sure to knock on the wooden press conference stand. When it came to his kicker, Vrabel was not looking for any jinxes. In a low-scoring 16-3 wild-card win, Borregales connected on all three of his fields-goal attempts […]

From Pats Pulpit | 9 days ago | 0 reads

Chargers fire OC Greg Roman

The Los Angeles Chargers are making a change to their coaching staff following their elimination in the playoffs at the hands of the New England Patriots. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapaport, the Chargers are firing offensive coordinator Greg Roman after two years with the team. The news comes after the team scored just […]

From Bolts From The Blue | 9 days ago | 0 reads

WCG NFL Power Rankings: And Parting Thoughts For Those Eliminated

The NFL postseason is underway, and Super Wild Card Weekend did not disappoint. Of the six games, the first four came down to the final drive of the game. Away teams won three of the first five games, and a few playoff newcomers advanced to the Divisional Round. With another jam-packed weekend ahead, we’ll dissect […]

From Windy City Gridiron | 9 days ago | 0 reads

Dolphins request Chargers defensive coordinator for head coaching interview

The Miami Dolphins continue to add names to their head coaching interview request list — with Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter being the latest candidate for the job per sources. Minter’s Chargers just got bounced from the first round of the NFL Playoffs by the New England Patriots on Sunday night, however his […]

From The Phinsider | 9 days ago | 1 read

Jets sign quarterback Bailey Zappe

The Jets have signed quarterback Bailey Zappe to a reserve/future contract per Tom Pelissero. The 26 year old Zappe was a fourth round pick by the Patriots in 2022. He spent two years in New England before bouncing between the Chiefs and the Browns the last two seasons. There is little chance that Zappe will […]

From Gang Green Nation | 9 days ago | 3 reads

Christian Gonzalez injury: NFL concussion protocol, explained

The New England Patriots’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs came at a cost. In the early fourth quarter of the 16-3 victory, Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez left the game after sustaining a head injury. On Monday, head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed that Gonzalez had been […]

From Pats Pulpit | 9 days ago | 1 read

Drake Maye analysis: How Patriots QB performed vs. Chargers in wild card

In his first career playoff start, Drake Maye walked out of Gillette Stadium with his first playoff win with a 16-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. While New England’s defense mostly led the way in a low-scoring game, Maye made his usual splash plays when his team needed it the most against a highly-ranked […]

From Pats Pulpit | 9 days ago | 3 reads

Patriots position grades from playoff win over Chargers

The New England Patriots were able to exorcise some playoff demons. After going one-and-done in each of their last two appearances, they finally earned a victory again. Beating the visiting Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 16-3, they won their first postseason game since the 2018 season and are now on their way […]

From Pats Pulpit | 9 days ago | 1 read

Patriots vs. Texans opening odds for NFL divisional playoffs

Having won their first playoff game in seven years, the New England Patriots are going to try to make it two in a row with a ticket to the AFC Championship on the line. Standing in their way is arguably the hottest team in the NFL right now, a Houston Texans squad coming off its […]

From Pats Pulpit | 9 days ago | 1 read

Cam Heyward wants Aaron Rodgers back with Steelers in 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers faced a fate that has become all too familiar – a lopsided loss in the wild card round to close out their season. The Houston Texans defeated Pittsburgh 30-6 to advance to the divisional round to face the New England Patriots. With the loss comes questions about the respective futures of multiple […]

From Behind the Steel Curtain | 9 days ago | 1 read

Patriots injury analysis before divisional playoff game vs. Texans

The New England Patriots survived their low-scoring playoff debut against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers, celebrating a 16-9 victory to set up a divisional round meeting with the Houston Texans this coming Sunday. Entering that game, however, there is some uncertainty about one of the Patriots’ most important players. With that said, let’s take a […]

From Pats Pulpit | 9 days ago | 1 read

Patriots playoff schedule: Quick-hit thoughts on Texans matchup

The New England Patriots took care of business on Sunday night, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 to advance to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Twenty-four hours later, they learned who their opponent was going to be: the Houston Texans, who scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers […]

From Pats Pulpit | 9 days ago | 4 reads

NFL Playoffs 2026: Divisional round schedule is set

There were some great games over the NFL’s three day Wild Card Weekend and now we know the matchups for this weekend’s divisional round. We have four games to watch over two days, with an AFC and NFC game each day. The NFL’s Divisional playoff rounds starts Saturday afternoon with an AFC game between the […]

From Hogs Haven | 9 days ago | 1 read

Patriots playoff schedule: Pats’ divisional round opponent set

The New England Patriots will officially host the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round at Gillette Stadium. Kickoff is set for Sunday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. ET. Coming off a 16-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card Round, Drake Maye, who made his first career start last year against the […]

From Pats Pulpit | 9 days ago | 3 reads

Patriots rooting guide for NFL wild card weekend

Welcome to the NFL playoffs. Welcome to our first postseason rooting guide of the year. The New England Patriots entered the tournament on Sunday night, hosting the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium. They took care of business, winning the contest with a final score of 16-3. With that said, here is our rooting […]

From Pats Pulpit | 9 days ago | 3 reads

Patriots open 53-man roster spot by waiving running back D’Ernest Johnson

The AFC East champions will turn the page to the divisional round with an opening on the 53-man roster. The New England Patriots announced the waiving of running back D’Ernest Johnson on Monday, currently leaving the active depth chart in the hands of starter Rhamondre Stevenson and rookie TreVeyon Henderson. Johnson, 29, had been promoted […]

From Pats Pulpit | 9 days ago | 1 read