The New England Patriots have advanced to the AFC championship game by defeating the Houston Texans 28-16 in the divisional round Sunday at Gillette Stadium.Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw for 179 yards and three touchdowns, one each to DeMario Douglas, Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte.The New England defense forced five Houston turnovers, including four interceptions from Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. One of those interceptions was returned for a touchdown by Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones.The Patriots will travel to Denver next week, where they will face the Broncos for the conference championship and a spot in the Super Bowl.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. —
The New England Patriots have advanced to the AFC championship game by defeating the Houston Texans 28-16 in the divisional round Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw for 179 yards and three touchdowns, one each to DeMario Douglas, Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte.
The New England defense forced five Houston turnovers, including four interceptions from Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. One of those interceptions was returned for a touchdown by Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones.
The Patriots will travel to Denver next week, where they will face the Broncos for the conference championship and a spot in the Super Bowl.