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Drake Maye, Patriots outlast Justin Herbert, Chargers in defensive slugfest for first playoff win since 2018
The AFC wild card game matchup in Foxborough against the second-seeded New England Patriots and the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Chargers ended up being a defensive battle where it seemed like the first...

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Patriots’ Drake Maye followed Texans star’s advice — all the way to playoff rematch
Patriots defense dominates, New England advances with 16-3 win over LA Chargers
Bears, Patriots latest to provide hope of quick turnarounds for NFL's 18 non-playoff teams
The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears both went from worst to first in their divisions in 2025, proving anew to NFL fans already looking ahead to next season that a quick fix to that fixer-upper ...

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Texans’ defense dominates Steelers in AFC wild-card game: Live updates and reaction
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel on the ‘critical’ play vs. Chargers
Is There a ‘Monday Night Football’ Game on Tonight?
The game pits the No. 4 seed Pittsburgh Steelers going up against the No. 5 seed Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh with kickoff at 8.15 p.m. ET, but there's more to the story.

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Vrabel and Patriots bring confidence into divisional round after strong defensive performance
Patriots’ old-school win over Chargers brings fond memories of low-scoring Super Bowl LIII win over Rams

Houston at New England: Five things to know about the Patriots ahead of AFC divisional playoff

Playoff ownership . New England is undefeated against Houston in the playoffs. Tom Brady and the Patriots' offense posted 457 yard

NFL Playoff Predictions: 4 Projections for Houston Texans vs New England Patriots

The final field is set for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, with a matchup between the Houston Texans […]

When do the New England Patriots play next? NFL playoff schedule, scenarios

Who do New England Patriots play in NFL playoffs next? When do they play? What to know about next NFL postseason game, with date, location, opponent.

New England Patriots WAGs send supportive message to Cardi B

Cardi B may not have been in the stands at Gillette Stadium on Sunday night, January 11, but she was very much part of the New England Patriots’ playoff atmosphere. As the Patriots hosted the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card Round,

Who has edge between Houston Texans and New England Patriots? Comparing AFC divisional opponents

The Texans and Patriots are among the hottest teams in the NFL. An early look at the matchup for Sunday's AFC playoff at New England.

New 2026 Super Bowl odds: Mike Vrabel and the Patriots make big jump, while 49ers now have longest odds

The Patriots were indeed favored to beat the Chargers, but not many were expecting Mike Vrabel's defense to make Justin Herbert look like a rookie. He was sacked six times, and completed 19 of 31 passes for 159 yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions, while the Chargers scored just three points and recorded 207 yards of total offense.
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Colin Cowherd Gives Patriots Surprising Spot In Playoff Power Rankings

After a crazy Wild Card Weekend, only eight teams remain in the NFL playoff field. Fortunately for the New England Patriots, they are one of them. The Patriots had the second-largest margin of victory of last weekend’s six postseason games with their 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

How cold will it be in New England for Texans-Patriots AFC divisional playoff game?

The Texans looked good in the cold in Pittsburgh, and now they'll get to test themselves again when they play the New England Patriots on what should be a chilly afternoon at Gillette Stadium.
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