Texans vs. Patriots: Snowy Showdown at Gillette Stadium in NFL Divisional Round
The Houston Texans, seeded fifth, are set to face the New England Patriots, seeded second, at Gillette Stadium in the NFL Divisional Round on Sunday at 2 p.m. (CT). The game is expected to be played in moderate to heavy snowfall, with the possibility of several inches accumulating, and some models even suggesting over half a foot of snow. The Texans typically play their home games indoors at NRG Stadium, but they have experience playing and winning in cold weather conditions, as demonstrated in their recent victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in near-freezing temperatures at an outdoor stadium. The Patriots, on the other hand, have a history of playing in snow games, with the famous "snow bowl" playoff game in 2002 being a notable example. Despite the challenging weather conditions, both teams are prepared to compete in this exciting matchup.