As the New England Patriots continue to savor their 16-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card round of the 2025 NFL playof

The Patriots now know the identity of the next opponent. It will be the Houston Texans, who advanced by beating the Pittsburgh Steelers, 30-6, at Acrisure Stadium. The divisional round matchup will be played Sunday. Meanwhile, the AFC’s top-seeded Denver Broncos will be hosting the Buffalo Bills on Saturday.

Milton Williams headbutted Mike Vrabel celebrating a sack late in the Patriots' playoff win over the Chargers, leaving the coach with a bloody lip.

Patriots rookie Efton Chism III spoke about what legendary receiver Danny Amendola was saying to him on the sidelines of Sunday's playoff game.

K'Lavon Chaisson recorded 7.5 sacks in his first season with the Patriots and delivered two sacks against the Chargers in Sunday's wild-card playoff victory.

Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez's status for the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the NFL postseason is up in the air as he is in concussion protocol.

NFL playoff odds for New England Patriots vs Houston Texans AFC divisional round game, including point spread, moneyline, over/under for betting.

The Patriots defense dominated the Chargers enough to overcome the Drake Maye's turnovers, but tougher opponents won't be so forgiving.