Patriots links 1/14/26: On to the divisional round vs. Houston
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Divisional round picks: Rams must fare weather conditions to advance
Wild card weekend did not disappoint for the first three games as the Rams-Panthers, Packers-Bears, Bills-Jaguars, and 49ers-Eagles all delivered one score games coming down to the final possession. The divisional round is now set with the Bills-Broncos and 49ers-Seahawks playing on Saturday. On Sunday, the Texans-Patriots and Rams-Bears will play for their opportunity to […]
Patriots fan survey: What will happen against the Texans?
The New England Patriots have finally gotten off the schneid. After not winning a playoff game in their last seven seasons, they beat the Los Angeles Chargers last Sunday night to punch their ticket to the AFC divisional round. There, the Houston Texans await. For quarterback Drake Maye and the rest of the Patriots, this […]
Patriots O-line looking in the mirror before divisional playoffs
While the narrative itself is overblown, the New England Patriots offense did indeed not go up against a murder’s row of opponents in the regular season. Sunday’s wild card game against the Los Angeles Chargers was different, though: the team’s defense entered the playoffs as one of the best in the NFL, and it showed. […]
Patriots vs. Texans preview for NFL divisional playoffs
The New England Patriots were one of the worst teams in football each of the last two seasons. Fortunes can change quickly in the NFL, however, and on Sunday, the team of first-year head coach Mike Vrabel will compete for a spot in the AFC Championship Game. Between them and the conference title game, however, […]
NFL assigns referee for Patriots vs. Texans divisional playoff game
The New England Patriots and Houston Texans will not be the only teams on the field for Sunday’s divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. The third one, those wearing black and white stripes, will be led by referee Shawn Smith, as was announced by the NFL. Officiating website Football Zebras had to say the following […]
Patriots vs. Texans Playoff Tickets – Sunday, January 18, 2026
The AFC Divisional round of the NFL playoffs will see the New England Patriots (14-3) and Houston Texans (12-5) clash at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Where to Buy Patriots vs. Texans Tickets If you’re wanting to buy tickets for the Week 2 game featuring the Patriots and the Texans, head on over to Vivid Seats to grab your seats today! Patriots vs. Texans Game Info When: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET Where: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts TV ...
Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots 2026 Divisional Round opening odds
We get another week of football, so we have another opportunity to make some money. Fanduel will keep you in the game for as long as we want to keep playing. Gambling is big business and there are any number of ways to play. If you feel confident in your pick on the game then […]
Patriots sign four to practice squad heading into divisional round
The practice squad of the AFC’s No. 2 seed would be subject to renovations ahead of the divisional round against the Houston Texans. The New England Patriots signed running back D’Ernest Johnson, wide receiver Trent Sherfield Sr., offensive tackle Lorenz Metz and cornerback Miles Battle to the 17-man group on Tuesday, the organization announced. Johnson, […]
Ravens Reacts Survey: firing John Harbaugh inspires confidence in Baltimore
According to recent Ravens Reacts surveys, fans’ confidence in the Ravens dropped to a season-low 2% after their Week 16 loss to the Patriots. After a win in Week 17 (plus a Steelers loss), confidence jumped to 33% heading into a win-or-go-home game in Pittsburgh. The Ravens lost that game in heartbreaking fashion, and yet, […]
Saints QB Tyler Shough nominated for NFL Rookie of the Year
The NFL announced today the six finalists for the 2025 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year award and New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough is on the list alongside Giants QB Jaxson Dart, Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson, Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan, and Browns LB Carson Schwesinger Shough recorded the highest completion […]
New England Patriots analysis: Submit your Pats questions for our mailbag
The New England Patriots are on to the divisional round after they secured their first playoff win since Super Bowl 53 on Sunday. Now, they’ll get ready to host the Houston Texans and a top ranked defense with a trip to the AFC Championship Game on the line. So, submit any Patriots questions — or […]
Chargers to retain Asst. OL coach Nick Hardwick
The Chargers wasted little time in making their first coaching change following the loss to the Patriots. Per the team, offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin are both being relieved of duties just two days after the offense scored three points in their second consecutive loss in the postseason. However, it […]
Rookie kicker Andy Borregales delivers for Patriots in playoff debut
As Mike Vrabel fielded a question Monday morning on rookie kicker Andy Borregales, the Patriots head coach made sure to knock on the wooden press conference stand. When it came to his kicker, Vrabel was not looking for any jinxes. In a low-scoring 16-3 wild-card win, Borregales connected on all three of his fields-goal attempts […]
Chargers fire OC Greg Roman
The Los Angeles Chargers are making a change to their coaching staff following their elimination in the playoffs at the hands of the New England Patriots. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapaport, the Chargers are firing offensive coordinator Greg Roman after two years with the team. The news comes after the team scored just […]
WCG NFL Power Rankings: And Parting Thoughts For Those Eliminated
The NFL postseason is underway, and Super Wild Card Weekend did not disappoint. Of the six games, the first four came down to the final drive of the game. Away teams won three of the first five games, and a few playoff newcomers advanced to the Divisional Round. With another jam-packed weekend ahead, we’ll dissect […]
Dolphins request Chargers defensive coordinator for head coaching interview
The Miami Dolphins continue to add names to their head coaching interview request list — with Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter being the latest candidate for the job per sources. Minter’s Chargers just got bounced from the first round of the NFL Playoffs by the New England Patriots on Sunday night, however his […]
Jets sign quarterback Bailey Zappe
The Jets have signed quarterback Bailey Zappe to a reserve/future contract per Tom Pelissero. The 26 year old Zappe was a fourth round pick by the Patriots in 2022. He spent two years in New England before bouncing between the Chiefs and the Browns the last two seasons. There is little chance that Zappe will […]
Patriots links 1/13/26: Texans another challenge for McDaniels, Maye
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Christian Gonzalez injury: NFL concussion protocol, explained
The New England Patriots’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs came at a cost. In the early fourth quarter of the 16-3 victory, Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez left the game after sustaining a head injury. On Monday, head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed that Gonzalez had been […]
Drake Maye analysis: How Patriots QB performed vs. Chargers in wild card
In his first career playoff start, Drake Maye walked out of Gillette Stadium with his first playoff win with a 16-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. While New England’s defense mostly led the way in a low-scoring game, Maye made his usual splash plays when his team needed it the most against a highly-ranked […]
Patriots position grades from playoff win over Chargers
The New England Patriots were able to exorcise some playoff demons. After going one-and-done in each of their last two appearances, they finally earned a victory again. Beating the visiting Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 16-3, they won their first postseason game since the 2018 season and are now on their way […]
Patriots vs. Texans opening odds for NFL divisional playoffs
Having won their first playoff game in seven years, the New England Patriots are going to try to make it two in a row with a ticket to the AFC Championship on the line. Standing in their way is arguably the hottest team in the NFL right now, a Houston Texans squad coming off its […]
Cam Heyward wants Aaron Rodgers back with Steelers in 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers faced a fate that has become all too familiar – a lopsided loss in the wild card round to close out their season. The Houston Texans defeated Pittsburgh 30-6 to advance to the divisional round to face the New England Patriots. With the loss comes questions about the respective futures of multiple […]
Patriots injury analysis before divisional playoff game vs. Texans
The New England Patriots survived their low-scoring playoff debut against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers, celebrating a 16-9 victory to set up a divisional round meeting with the Houston Texans this coming Sunday. Entering that game, however, there is some uncertainty about one of the Patriots’ most important players. With that said, let’s take a […]
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