The divisional round of the playoffs is here and we’re on to the second day! The first game on today’s lineup features the 2nd and 5th seeds from the AFC. The Houston Texans are visiting the New England Patriots in the second AFC game of the weekend. The Patriots have been impressive against a weak schedule, and they had no problem handling the Chargers in the wild card round. The Texans defense has been fun to watch, but can they stop MVP-candidate Drake Maye?
Matchup: Houston Texans (13-5) at New England Patriots (15-3)
Location: Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, MA
Date/Time: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET
Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge (sideline)
Houston: XM/SXM 226, Internet 812
New England: XM/SXM 225, Internet 821
Español: XM/SXM 227, Internet 832
Odds: Patriots -3, 40.5 O/U
Prediction: Texans 20 – Patriots 17
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