New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans: AFC Divisional Round Clash at Gillette Stadium
The New England Patriots are set to face off against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough in today's AFC Divisional Round clash. The Patriots, seeded second, are up against the fifth-seeded Texans, with a chance to advance to the AFC Championship game on the line. New England, after a successful 15-3 regular season, defeated the Chargers 16-3 in the Wild Card round. Meanwhile, Houston, who started the season 0-3, bounced back with a 10-game winning streak and dominated the Steelers 31-6 last week, boasting the league's top-ranked defense allowing only 17.4 points per game.
Stefon Diggs will be taking the field for the New England Patriots in today's AFC Divisional Round game against the Houston Texans. Diggs, who is healthy and without any restrictions, previously played for the Texans in 2024 before joining the Patriots. This matchup marks his first game against his former team since his move to New England.
The New England Patriots have a historical advantage over the Houston Texans in their head-to-head matchups. In a total of 15 games, including regular season and playoff games, the Patriots hold an 11-4 record against the Texans. New England has won 9 out of 13 regular-season meetings and has a perfect 2-0 record in postseason encounters. The Patriots secured victories over the Texans in the 2013 and 2017 Divisional Rounds with scores of 41-28 and 34-16, respectively. Despite Houston's four wins in previous years, including a notable 41-21 victory in 2024, the Patriots have historically dominated the series, especially during the Bill Belichick era.