Houston Texans vs New England Patriots, AFC Divisional Playoffs
Drive chart
Drives
End of Game
Downs- Punt
- Punt
- Punt
- Punt
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| NE | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
Who won: Patriots 28-16
The New England Patriots beat the Houston Texans 28-16 in AFC Divisional Playoffs on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Gillette Stadium. Drake Maye led the Patriots in passing yards (16/27, 179 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT). C.J. Stroud led the Texans in passing yards (20/47, 212 YDS, 1 TD, 4 INT).
Team stats
HOUNE 161st Downs13
9Passing 1st downs7
4Rushing 1st downs5
31st downs from penalties1
7-173rd down efficiency3-14
1-24th down efficiency1-2
72Total Plays64
241Total Yards248
3.3Yards per Play3.9
15Total Drives15
193Passing143
20/47Comp/Att16/27
3.9Yards per pass4.5
4Interceptions thrown1
3-19Sacks-Yards Lost5-36
48Rushing105
22Rushing Attempts32
2.2Yards per rush3.3
1-4Red Zone (Made-Att)1-1
4-32Penalties3-48
5Turnovers3
1Fumbles lost2
4Interceptions thrown1
0Defensive / Special Teams TDs1
27:51Possession32:09
