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As Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte shared their usual embrace before running out for warmups on Sunday, the two wide receivers took a moment to look ahead — specifically, to the potential return of fellow wide receiver Mack Hollins. “It would mean a lot,” Boutte said. “Even before this game, that was the message to […]
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Drake Maye can add another honor to the shelf. The New England Patriots quarterback has been selected to the Pro Football Writers of America’s 2025 All-AFC team, the organization announced Monday. Maye, 23, went 354-of-492 passing for 4,394 yards with 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions in the regular season. Starting every game for the 14-3 […]
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Hey, you guys remember that time the Patriots made the AFC Championship? No, not that time. Not that time either. That time when the defense played lights out and the offense did just enough to put the game away. No, dammit, that other time. Yeah, that’s the one, that Texans game where they picked off […]
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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel explained ahead of training camp that he was looking at his team’s performances in three distinct categories. There is the good, the bad, and, as he called it, the s—t that gets you beat. The Patriots’ 28-16 win over the Houston Texans in Sunday’s divisional round playoff game […]
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It wasn’t always easy for the New England Patriots offense on Sunday. In a snowy Gillette Stadium, the Patriots turned the ball over three times and ended eight drives in punts. However, they ultimately did enough to find the end zone three times to help punch their ticket to the AFC Championship Game with a […]
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When Drake Maye and the New England Patriots offense entered the field with 1:32 left in the third quarter of their divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans, momentum had started to shift their opponent’s way. Houston had penetrated into Patriots territory on two of its three possession of the half, and thanks to a […]
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The talk leading up to the Patriots vs. Texans divisional playoff matchup was centered around Houston’s defense. That resulted in many media members picking the Texans to prevail. New England’s defense took note. “We see that. We just stay quiet. We let our game speak,” Christian Barmore said. “We’re not about the talk, we’re about […]
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The New England Patriots won a slugfest on Sunday in Foxborough against the visiting Houston Texans. It was a game that saw eight total turnovers, including a pick-six by Marcus Jones, his sixth non-offensive TD since the 2022 season, which is best mark in the NFL during that span. With Jones and the defense leading […]
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The New England Patriots have no fond memories of playing in Denver in the NFL playoff, losing all four of their previous road games against the Broncos. This week’s AFC Championship Game, however, will give them a prime opportunity to exorcise some demons and advance to the Super Bowl via a trip to the Mile […]
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The New England Patriots are on to the AFC Championship Game. In the last game of the season at Gillette Stadium, New England outlasted Houston with a final score of 28-16. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live-viewing the Patriots’ divisional playoff victory. Winners WR Kayshon Boutte: New England’s top […]
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For a second straight week, Robert Spillane was all smiles at the Gillette Stadium podium on Sunday. He had good reason to be: the New England Patriots had just beaten the Houston Texans 28-16 to advance to the AFC Championship Game for the first time in seven years. But while the defensive captain was clearly […]
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Celebrating a 28-16 win in snowy Foxborough, the New England Patriots managed to survive the slugfest that was their divisional round game against the Houston Texans. That said, they suffered multiple injuries along the way. The most notable of the players to get shaken up might be Carlton Davis. The veteran cornerback, who helped set […]
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There was no path back to Gillette Stadium for the New England Patriots. But there was a path back to the AFC Championship Game. Head coach Mike Vrabel’s side cleared it with a 28-16 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday, earning the right to visit the Denver Broncos. Here’s a glance back on the […]
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The New England Patriots and Houston Texans were engaged in a slugfest on Sunday, with the home team ultimately emerging victoriously. Led by an opportunistic defense as well as an offense that made enough plays in the end, head coach Mike Vrabel and his team celebrated a 28-16 win to set up a meeting with […]
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The New England Patriots are not done. Beating the Houston Texans in a defensive-dominated battle on Sunday afternoon, the team of first-year head coach Mike Vrabel managed to punch its ticket to the AFC Championship Game against the top-seeded Denver Broncos. The game will take place on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. ET at […]
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It may not have been pretty, but the New England Patriots’ cinderella season will continue for another week. Taking on the visiting Houston Texans at snowy Gillette Stadium on Sunday afternoon, the team of first-year head coach Mike Vrabel celebrated a 28-16 win in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Defense dominated for much […]
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The New England Patriots have punched their ticket in the AFC Championship Game as they defeated the Houston Texans 28-16. In a snowy Gillette Stadium, both defenses led the way as there were eight total turnovers. It was New England who made them pay as Marcus Jones returned an early pick-six before Drake Maye and […]
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With playoff football on the way, the New England Patriots are rounding into form. After already enjoying improved player availability last week against the Los Angeles Chargers, they now have all available hands on deck for their divisional round bout with the Houston Texans. This means Khyiris Tonga returning from a three-game absence, Harold Landry […]
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Stopping the run will be crucial to the New England Patriots’ defensive strategy against the Houston Texans in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday, and they will have a key piece available. Khyiris Tonga, who missed the previous three games with a foot injury, is officially back on the game day roster. […]
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After not winning a playoff game in each of their last six seasons, the New England Patriots are suddenly on the doorstep of the AFC Championship Game for the first time since 2018. To get there, however, they will have to follow up their win over the Los Angeles Chargers with a victory over the […]
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The New England Patriots may have a successful postseason history against the Houston Texans, but it will not matter come Sunday. These are not your dad’s (or your younger self’s) Patriots, and these are certainly not the same Texans that were blown out in each of their previous playoff trips to Gillette Stadium. With what […]
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The New England Patriots and Houston Texans were the only teams in the NFL playoffs last week to win by multiple scores. And yet, heading into their divisional round clash at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, fans see a close contest. As the latest results of our SB Nation Reacts survey show, 58% of fans see […]
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Update 1/18/2025: Patriots vs. Texans to be played in snowy conditions After some speculation earlier in the week whether or not the New England Patriots’ divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans would take place in true snowy conditions, there is near-certainty now. On the morning of the game, the forecast projects snow on the […]
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The New England Patriots are on to the divisional round where they’ll welcome the Houston Texans to Gillette Stadium, where they’ll look to dethrone a top ranked defense and advance to the AFC Championship Game. It’s been a busy week here on Pats Pulpit, with our focus on the conclusion of the wild card victory […]
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