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Patriots and Texans Clash in Divisional Showdown

1/16/2026

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Patriots Battle Texans

The New England Patriots will face the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round on January 18, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Patriots beat the Chargers 16-3, limiting them to three points.
The Texans defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6, with a top-ranked defense and a strong pass rush.
Drake Maye must perform against Texans, and C.J. Stroud must improve decision-making after a shaky Wild Card.

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McDaniels Sibling Showdown

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will face his brother, Ben McDaniels, in the AFC Divisional Round on January 18, 2026.
This will be their first postseason meeting, adding personal stakes at Gillette Stadium.
Both grew up in a coaching family and value football.
Rookie Will Campbell remains confident after criticism of his performance against the Chargers.
He aims to improve against the Texans' top-ranked defense.

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Patriots Battle Texans

The New England Patriots will face the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round on January 18, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Patriots beat the Chargers 16-3, limiting them to three points.
The Texans defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6, with a top-ranked defense and a strong pass rush.
Drake Maye must perform against Texans, and C.J. Stroud must improve decision-making after a shaky Wild Card.

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