Patriots Win 28-16 Over Texans — Day-After Divisional Round Recap

The New England Patriots earned a 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round on Sunday, advancing to the AFC Championship Game. New England’s defense forced multiple turnovers, and the offense soared through big plays from Drake Maye and Kayshon Boutte. Here’s everything you need to catch up on reaction, analysis, pressers, and film.

🏆 Game Recap & Key Moments

AP Game Summary: Patriots 28, Texans 16 – Official recap with touchdown throws, defensive highlights, turnovers, and the Patriots’ path to the AFC Championship.

https://www.apnews.com/article/5b6a88ac639993cc99af286f5ca90e68

Live Action & Postgame Highlights (YouTube) – Full highlight reel from the playoff clash (press pause to skip ads).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGzBcJ2xvOE

Instant Classic TD Catch by Kayshon Boutte – Chronicle piece on the game-sealing one-handed score.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/kayshon-boutte-catch-patriots-texans-21302377.php

🩹 Injury News

Carlton Davis Injury Update – Davis left with a head injury and his status for the AFC Championship is pending further evaluation.

https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-injuries/119708/carlton-davis-injury-update-texans-nfl-playoffs

Friday Injury Report (Pre-Game) – Christian Gonzalez cleared concussion protocol; Terrell Jennings & Harold Landry listed as questionable before kickoff.

https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/119403/patriots-vs-texans-friday-injury-report-christian-gonzalez-harold-landry-terrell-jennings-questionable-divisional-round

📊 Analysis & Matchup Breakdown

Patriots key matchups vs. Texans (Three to Watch) – Mike Dussault’s official Patriots.com breakdown of the pivotal battles that shaped the game.

https://www.patriots.com/news/three-to-watch-key-matchups-in-patriots-vs-texans-divisional-round-playoff-clash

Expert Divisional Round Picks (Pre-Game Context) – ESPN and Patriots.com expert predictions heading into the matchup.

https://www.patriots.com/news/expert-predictions-divisional-round-picks-for-texans-at-patriots

Post-Game Press Conference Archive – Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, and others react to the win.

https://www.patriots.com/news/post-game-press-conference-120366

📺 Videos & Reactions

CLNS Postgame Show (YouTube) – Extended breakdown with Patriots media analysts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGzBcJ2xvOE

C.J. Stroud Press Conference After 4-INT Performance – Texans’ QB addresses his tough night vs. New England.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccFXvY6tqVU

🔁 Notes & Storylines

Patriots advance to the AFC Championship Game for the first time since 2018.
Rookie Drake Maye threw 3 TDs.
Texans QB C.J. Stroud had four interceptions, a defining factor in Houston’s loss.