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The No. 5 Houston Texans and the No. 2 New England Patriots will face off this afternoon in the AFC divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
Fans can catch the action on ABC and ESPN at 3 p.m. ET, with streaming options available through Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling and ESPN+. Free trials and first-month discounts are available for new customers through Fubo and DirecTV Stream.
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The Texans earned their spot in today’s game with a 30-6 victory and a defensive masterclass against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild card round last weekend. They had 408 yards of offense compared to Pittsburgh’s 175 yards and also managed to sack their quarterback Aaron Rodgers four times.
The Patriots advanced to the divisional round with a strong defensive performance in the wild card round as well. They defeated the Los Angeles Chargers, 16-3, led by quarterback Drake Maye, who had 268 passing yards and one touchdown in the win.
NFL PLAYOFFS: DIVISIONAL ROUND
No. 5 Houston Texans (13-5) vs. No. 2 New England Patriots (15-3)
When: Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026
Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Channel: ABC/ESPN