Instant analysis from Patriots’ 28-16 win over Texans in divisional round
There was no path back to Gillette Stadium for the New England Patriots. But there was a path back to the AFC Championship Game. Head coach Mike Vrabel’s side cleared...
Patriots beat Texans to reach AFC Championship game
DeMario Douglas scored the game’s opening touchdown [Reuters] The New England Patriots continued their remarkable turnaround this season by beating the Houston Texans 28-16 to reach the AFC Championship game....
NFL Divisional Round Recap: New England Patriots 28, Houston Texans 16
The New England Patriots advanced to their first AFC Championship Game since 2018 by forcing five turnovers in a sloppy, weather-filled 28-16 win over the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium....
7 moments that defined the Patriots’ win over the Texans
The New England Patriots and Houston Texans were engaged in a slugfest on Sunday, with the home team ultimately emerging victoriously. Led by an opportunistic defense as well as an...
Pats stymie shaky Stroud to reach AFC title game
Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud’s four interceptions for a score and the Patriots defeated the Texans 28-16 on Sunday to advance to...
Ben DiNucci signing with Broncos practice squad as Jarrett Stidham starts for Bo Nix in AFC Championship Game
DiNucci previously spent some time on Denver’s practice squad back in 2023
Bears vs. Rams prediction, odds, spread, time: NFL divisional round Sunday picks from 10,000 model simulations
SportsLine’s model has revealed its Los Angeles vs. Chicago picks for their divisional round matchup in the 2026 NFL playoffs
2026 NFL divisional round odds, predictions, start time: Rams vs. Bears picks from expert on a 28-10 roll
SportsLine expert Larry Hartstein has revealed his NFL playoff picks for Chicago vs. Los Angeles in the divisional round on Sunday
Titans to interview Robert Saleh in-person Monday
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is coming to Nashville on Monday to interview for the Tennessee Titans head coaching job. They were scheduled to have a virtual interview...
Rhamondre Stevenson: Returns to action Sunday
Stevenson (eye) returned to Sunday’s divisional-round game against the Texans, Evan Lazar of the Patriots’ official site reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Rome Odunze: Active versus Rams
Odunze (foot) is active for Sunday’s divisional-round game against the Rams. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Texans lose TE Schultz (calf) for rest of game
Texans tight end Dalton Schultz will miss the rest of Sunday’s playoff game against the Patriots with a calf injury.
Ravens completed an interview with Joe Brady
The Ravens completed an interview with Joe Brady for their head coaching position on Sunday, the team announced. The Bills’ offensive coordinator also has an interview with the Falcons on...
Steelers to give Brian Flores second interview for head coach position
The Steelers are getting an extra look at a familiar face in their head coaching search. Pittsburgh will host Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for a second in-person interview this...
Woody Marks: Back in Sunday’s game
Marks (shoulder) returned to Sunday’s divisional-round game against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Texans lose Dalton Schultz to a calf injury during injury-riddled first half vs. Patriots
The Houston Texans came into Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots without Nico Collins, their best offensive player. Before halftime, the team lost another important member of the offense...
Rhamondre Stevenson: Exits Sunday’s game
Stevenson (eye) is questionable to return to Sunday’s divisional-round game against the Texans, Evan Lazar of the Patriots’ official site reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
NFL fines Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair $11K for ‘stop the genocide’ message in eye black
The penalty was because altering uniforms or equipment is a violation of league rules
49ers’ title-chasing era faces real uncertainty after blowout loss to Seahawks in the divisional round
An aging supporting cast around Brock Purdy and mounting defensive questions loom after another playoff exit
C.J. Stroud throws 4 first-half interceptions, Drake Maye commits 3 giveaways as Patriots, Texans combine for 8 turnovers (and counting)
At halftime of Sunday’s game, Stroud had committed seven turnovers in six quarters of playoff football this postseason. Kevin Sabitus via Getty Images A poor postseason for Houston Texans quarterback...
C.J. Stroud throws 4 first-half interceptions vs. Patriots, including incredible sideline grab by Carlton Davis
At halftime of Sunday’s game, Stroud had committed seven turnovers in six quarters of playoff football this postseason. Kevin Sabitus via Getty Images A poor postseason for Houston Texans quarterback C.J....
Dalton Schultz: Exits Sunday’s game
Schultz was forced out of Sunday’s divisional-round game against the Patriots with a calf injury. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Patriots vs. Texans: Live updates, score, news for NFL divisional playoffs
The New England Patriots are on to the divisional round as they welcome the Houston Texans to Gillette Stadium with a trip to the AFC Championship Game on the line....
Dalton Schultz injury update: Texans TE injures calf in playoff game vs. Patriots
The Houston Texans aren’t just battling the New England Patriots. They are also battling the injury bug. Houston is already without Nico Collins and Trent Brown for its divisional round...
Dalton Schultz questionable to return with calf injury
The Texans have a significant injury situation developing on their offense. Houston tight end Dalton Schultz is questionable to return with a calf injury suffered during the first quarter of...
Best Rams vs Bears Same Game Parlay for the NFC Divisional Round
Frigid weather in Chicago might put the freeze on the Los Angeles Rams, but not veteran receiver Davante Adams. This isn’t Adams’ first rodeo, having acclimatized himself to colder temps...
Rams vs Bears Predictions, Picks & Best Bets for the Today’s NFC Divisional Round Game
My Rams vs. Bears predictions believe the “Ghost of NFC North Past” will haunt the Chicago Bears’ secondary in today’s NFL Divisional Round game at Soldier Field. Los Angeles Rams receiver...
Sources: Steelers open to Rodgers’ return in ’26
The Steelers remain open to an Aaron Rodgers reunion in 2026, even though it’s unlikely because of Mike Tomlin’s resignation, sources told ESPN.
Seahawks showcase full arsenal, blow out 49ers
The Seahawks delivered an all-three-phases beatdown of the 49ers, racing to a 17-0 lead and never looking back in a 41-6 win to advance to the NFC title game.
Broncos’ Payton sure Stidham to be ‘ready to go’
Broncos coach Sean Payton says he has complete confidence in Jarrett Stidham, who will start in the AFC Championship Game after Bo Nix’s injury.
