| 01-17-2026 | Follow live: Broncos cash in on takeaway with Nix-to-Crum TD pass
this season.
Sunday’s action starts with the Houston Texans playing at the New England Patriots ( 3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN ) and concludes with |
| 01-17-2026 | John Harbaugh promises Giants fans ‘a brand of football you will be proud of’ after finalizing deal: reports
the Baltimore Ravens walks the field before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium. The game took place |
| 01-17-2026 | Texans Key Offensive Player Ruled Out For AFC Divisional Round Game
s (January 18) AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots due to a concussion he suffered in Monday's (January 12) |
| 01-17-2026 | Tom Brady couldn't resist Bill Belichick dig as he was removed from FOX NFL Sunday studio
impression," a sharp nod to his exit from the New England Patriots after two decades partnered with Bill Belichick.
The quip instantly |
| 01-17-2026 | Bills star leaves stadium in ambulance after NFL Playoff game halted in seconds
though they did play their starters in Week 18 to prevent the New England Patriots from stealing the first-round bye.
The Broncos topped |
| 01-17-2026 | Bystander CPR and quick response saved Patriots fan who collapsed near Gillette Stadium 10 years ago
will be about 65,000 people gathered at Gillette Stadium for the New England Patriots' AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston |
| 01-17-2026 | 'The Dolphins Will Cut…': ESPN Expert Predicts Dolphins to Release Key Player, and It’s Not Tua Tagovailoa
Tyreek Hill (10) warms up prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn |
| 01-17-2026 | 'What a ride it's been' | Former Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly announces retirement
small-town Texas high school to the major leagues. Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2007 as the 354th overall pick in the 11th round out of |
| 01-17-2026 | Patriots Captain’s Availability Seemingly Revealed After Roster Moves
New England Patriots linebacker Harold Landry III should be good to go for his club’s divisional round matchup with the Houston Texans on |
| 01-17-2026 | Patriots, Rams Named Trade Destinations For Steelers Elite Defender
definitely makes him more expendable at this point. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams are fighting for the Super |
| 01-17-2026 | C.J. Stroud Has Chance to Become Texans Legend vs. Patriots
but he has a chance to do that if the Texans beat the New England Patriots on the road. CBS Sports writer Garrett Podell wrote about Stroud' |
| 01-17-2026 | ESPN panel loses mind after everyone picks Texans to defeat Patriots
If the Houston Texans lose on Sunday to the New England Patriots, fans can blame the crew from ESPN’s “NFL Live" for jinxing them Friday |
| 01-17-2026 | Cardinals 28-Year-Old In Play For Mets After Bo Bichette Deal
winter, after trading both Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox. If you like our content, choose Sports Illustrated as a |
| 01-17-2026 | Why are the NFL displaying ‘Choose Love’ in the end zones and on player’s helmets?
visible in all four matches with the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks , New England Patriots and LA Rams among those in action.
Sign up for |
| 01-17-2026 | Prayers Pouring In For Bills Safety Dorian Williams
The winner of Saturday’s game will face either the Houston Texans or New England Patriots in the AFC Championship.
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| 01-17-2026 | Los Reales reciben malas noticias en medio de la actualización comercial de los jardineros estrella de los Medias Rojas y los Cardenales
Brendan Donovan de los St. Louis Cardinals y Jarren Duran de los Boston Red Sox”, informa Rosenthal.
Este es un informe difícil para los |
| 01-17-2026 | New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach: What to know
in place. It's easy to say the Giants can be next year's New England Patriots or Chicago Bears with a new coach in Year 1, but they have a |
| 01-17-2026 | Spin the Black Circle: Rockin’ and rappin’ for the needy
Bears won their only championship, completing a dominant season by blasting the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX on Jan. 26, 1986 |
| 01-17-2026 | Patriots make series of roster moves ahead of divisional-round matchup vs. Texans
New England Patriots cornerback Alex Austin salutes as he arrives for training camp outside Gillette Stadium. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald) |
| 01-17-2026 | Greg Bedard picks Patriots OVER Texans in Divisional Round
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Greg Bedard predicts the New England Patriots will defeat the Houston Texans in their upcoming Divisional Round |
| 01-17-2026 | What channel is Seahawks vs 49ers game on tonight? Start time, NFL playoff schedule, watch, stream
for AFC / NFC Divisional round, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026
Houston Texans at New England Patriots , 3 p.m. ET, ESPN − Preview / box score Los |
| 01-17-2026 | Josh Allen: Lesionado pero listo para el partido clave contra los Broncos
se enfrentarán en la ronda del campeonato de la AFC, como visitantes, a los New England Patriots o a los Houston Texans el próximo domingo. |
| 01-17-2026 | NFL Playoffs: Divisional Round Preview, Upsets & Key Questions
’t solely reliant on decades of established infrastructure, like the New England Patriots’ historically dominant run.
Did you know? Before |
| 01-17-2026 | Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots: Predictions for AFC divisional playoff game
Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) reacts after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10), for his third sack of the |
| 01-17-2026 | New York Jets DC search: Ranking candidates from F to A Tier
tier
DeMarcus Covington
After going one-and-done as the New England Patriots’ defensive coordinator in 2024, DeMarcus Covington is trying |
| 01-17-2026 | How successful coaches fared in their next coaching gig
their iconic teams.
NFL
Bill Belichick
Belichick's tenure as New England Patriots head coach ended with a whimper, with neither Cam |
| 01-17-2026 | Diamondbacks Discussed Potential Ketel Marte Replacement with Cardinals
to the Diamondbacks, the San Francisco Giants , Seattle Mariners, and Boston Red Sox also checked in on the Cardinals’ utility infielder. |
| 01-17-2026 | Follow live: Broncos host Bills to open NFL divisional round
this season.
Sunday's action starts with the Houston Texans playing at the New England Patriots ( 3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN ) and concludes with |
| 01-17-2026 | Bills Get Tough Injury Update on Josh Allen Before Broncos Playoff Game
contention.
If Allen wins, the Bills will face either the New England Patriots or the Houston Texans on the road for the AFC Championship |
| 01-17-2026 | Former Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly retires after 13 seasons
you.”
A Dallas native, Pressly was drafted in the 11th round by the Boston Red Sox in 2007 and plucked by the Twins in the Rule 5 draft in |
| 01-17-2026 | Mike Vrabel Has One Demand From Patriots Against Texans
The New England Patriots head into Sunday's showdown with the Houston Texans knowing their most legit playoff push in years isn't just about |
| 01-17-2026 | NFL Announces Punishment Decision After Davante Adams Incident
fined $7,431 for striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing against the New England Patriots in Week 4 . On Saturday, the NFL released its wild-card |
| 01-17-2026 | Patriots Activate CB From IR for Texans Playoff Game
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - As the New England Patriots make their final preparations for a Divisional Round matchup against the Houston Texans at |
| 01-17-2026 | Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen Joins Forces With Star NFC WR In Blockbuster Trade Proposal
Eagles stranded star AJ Brown could also be on the Bills’ radar, but divisional rivals, the New England Patriots , could snatch him away. |
| 01-17-2026 | NFL decides on political message at playoff games after Donald Trump denial
San Francisco 49ers in the primetime game. On Sunday, the New England Patriots will host the Houston Texans, followed by the Chicago Bears |
| 01-17-2026 | NFL Playoffs: Buffalo Bills – TV, Livestream & Ticker
highlights, results and news conveniently by email
In the remaining games, the New England Patriots face the Houston Texans (Sunday, 9 p.m. |
| 01-17-2026 | Patriots rooting guide for divisional round: Saturday edition
Only eight teams remain standing in the 2025 NFL season, and the New England Patriots are among them. The AFC East champions will play hosts |
| 01-17-2026 | Patriots Receive Boost Off Injured Reserve Entering Playoff Matchup With Texans
The New England Patriots are about as close to being fully healthy as you can be entering their divisional round matchup with the Houston |
| 01-17-2026 | Patriots activate cornerback Alex Austin from injured reserve ahead of divisional round
The New England Patriots will have a full 53-man roster on hand against the Houston Texans.
The organization announced the activation of |
| 01-17-2026 | NFL Divisional Round Same-Game Parlays: Texans vs. Patriots, Rams vs. Bears
TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 09: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots passes the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first |
| 01-17-2026 | Patriots Make Roster Moves
SHOW & PRESS CONFERENCE COVERAGE
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots announced that CB Alex Austin has been activated to the 53- |
| 01-17-2026 | Bill Belichick Speaks From Experience On John Harbaugh Leaving Ravens
Bill Belichick’s 24-year tenure with the New England Patriots is the third-longest head coach tenure in NFL history.
Seventh on that list |
| 01-17-2026 | Chargers Fans Pushing For Jim Harbaugh To Hire Former Head Coach
this offseason.
After the Chargers suffered a 16-3 loss to the New England Patriots in the opening round of the playoffs, Harbaugh made the |
| 01-17-2026 | NFL Injury Report
FULL: Full participation):
Divisional Round
Sunday
HOUSTON TEXANS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — HOUSTON: OUT: WR Justin Watson (concussion) |
| 01-17-2026 | Mass. weather: Weather advisory issued, with more intense snowfall coming Sunday
Snow figures to be at its heaviest during the window for the New England Patriots’ playoff game against the Houston Texans, which is set |
| 01-17-2026 | John Harbaugh to the New York Giants is finally DONE amid fears of late collapse as he speaks out on move
– his team went out of the playoffs last weekend at the hands of New England Patriots.
Other NFL teams agreed with Trump – both the Atlanta |
| 01-17-2026 | Division Playoffs NFL TV Schedule, Live Game Message Board, and Fan Discussion
Seahawks on FOX
Sunday, Jan. 18
2:00 p.m. – Houston Texans at New England Patriots (ESPN/ABC)
5:30 p.m. – Los Angeles Rams at Chicago |
| 01-17-2026 | Which Former Alabama Players are Still in 2026 NFL Playoffs: Bama in the NFL Tracker
longest such streak all-time.
AFC: No. 5 Houston Texans (13-5) at No. 2 New England Patriots (15-3)
Sunday, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC/ESPN+/ESPN |
| 01-17-2026 | Redsfest Day 2: Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder are flying under the radar
struck out 12 and led his team to a playoff win over the Boston Red Sox. Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski was the hero in an NLDS |
| 01-17-2026 | Patriots Make Familiar Roster Elevations For Divisional Round Vs. Texans
The New England Patriots added some reinforcements prior to their divisional round matchup with the Houston Texans on Sunday.
New England |
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Divisional Round.
Looking ahead to Sunday’s slate, the Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots (3 p.m. ET on ESPN) and Los Angeles Rams vs. |
| 01-17-2026 | Texans stand between Patriots and long-awaited return to AFC title game
Drake Maye made his first NFL start against the Houston Texans. The New England Patriots’ second-year quarterback has come a long way in the |
| 01-17-2026 | NFL Announces Punishment Decision For Justin Herbert Incident
Los Angeles Chargers were knocked out of the playoffs after losing to the New England Patriots 16-3 in the wild-card round. They finished |
| 01-17-2026 | Tigers Can Pursue One Elite Free Agent to Change Everything for Offense
the kind of offer the New York Mets secured Bichette on, or the Boston Red Sox took Bregman with last year.
If the Tigers are going to keep |
| 01-17-2026 | NFL playoffs schedule, bracket replace for divisional spherical video games
San Francisco 49ers : 8 p.m. on Fox
Sunday NFL playoff video games
New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans : 3 p.m. on ESPN/ABC Chicago |
| 01-17-2026 | What Role Does Justin Herbert Play in Chargers’ OC Search?
After a frustrating 16–3 wild-card loss to the New England Patriots , the Chargers fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line |
| 01-17-2026 | New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach, AP source says
on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Baltimore. |
| 01-17-2026 | How to watch Seahawks vs. San 49ers: NFL playoffs TV, streaming, odds
49ers at Seattle Seahawks: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET Houston Texans at New England Patriots: Sunday at 3 p.m. ET Los Angeles Rams at Chicago |
| 01-17-2026 | Sharp or Square - FINAL Divisional Round NFL Bets: Rams-Panthers, Packers-B
Houston Texans, who enter Foxboro as underdogs to Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. We end the episode with our final betting contest |
| 01-17-2026 | What's Wright - NFL Divisional Predictions: Bills-Broncos, 49ers-Seahawks,
49ers against Sam Darnold's Seattle Seahawks, Drake Maye's New England Patriots looking to advance to the AFC Championship Game vs. CJ |
| 01-17-2026 | 1 player who's pass rush must travel well for 49ers to survive Lumen Field
moment has been unconventional. A former second-round pick of the New England Patriots, his move to San Francisco placed him in a system |
| 01-17-2026 | What happens if Bills lose, win or tie vs Broncos today in Divisional Round of 2026 NFL playoffs?
a spot in the AFC Championship Game, where they could face the New England Patriots or the Houston Texans. No matter what happens, the Bills |
| 01-17-2026 | NFL head coaching job roundtable: With John Harbaugh going to Giants, who should each of remaining 8 teams pick for their new hire?
offensive injuries. In the Chargers’ wild-card loss to the New England Patriots, Minter’s unit forced two turnovers by MVP candidate Drake |
| 01-17-2026 | All the details with John Harbaugh officially hired as Giants head coach
Super Bowl XLVI when the Giants last won the Vince Lombardi trophy against the New England Patriots.
It's a new era for Big Blue, and John |
| 01-17-2026 | Drake Maye And His Wife Are Changing The Way This Host Thinks About Life
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye first won over Boston sports fans with his play. However, on route to this season’s MVP bid, the |
| 01-17-2026 | New York Giants officially hire John Harbaugh as new head coach
Harbaugh in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Baltimore. Nick |
| 01-17-2026 | John Harbaugh and Jaxson Dart each landed the best partner possible
Just over a year ago, on Jan. 6, 2025, New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft addressed reporters.
Less than a year after promoting |
| 01-17-2026 | Red Sox Rumors: Targeting Star Infielder After Bregman Injury
a summary of the article,focusing on the key points regarding the Boston Red Sox and Ketel Marte: Key Takeaways: * Red Sox Still interested |
| 01-17-2026 | Hundreds of fans gather to give the Texans a proper H-Town send off as they go on the road
the team as they began their trip to Massachusetts to play the New England Patriots on Sunday in the AFC Divisional Round .
Hundreds of |
| 01-17-2026 | Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte not backing down from Texans' defense
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is looking forward to the matchup against the Houston Texans on Sunday. He spoke with |
| 01-17-2026 | Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Swoon Over Drake Maye In Interview
the rollout of their latest film, “The Rip,” to discuss the New England Patriots’ resurgence in success.
The duo was asked, “How do we feel |
| 01-17-2026 | Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Doesn’t Hold Back on Caleb Williams
explained his decision to head to Wrigley Field after one season with the Boston Red Sox .
“The City of Chicago loves sports and they love |
| 01-17-2026 | Texans Make Telling Roster Adjustment Before Facing Patriots
one roster move before their AFC Divisional Playoff game against the New England Patriots , and the volume drew as much attention as the |
| 01-17-2026 | Ryan Pressly to retire after 13 seasons as reliever for Twins, Astros and Cubs
Wagner.
The prominence once seemed unattainable for Pressly, whom the Boston Red Sox selected in the 11th round of the 2007 MLB Draft. |
| 01-17-2026 | 2025 NFL coaching/GM tracker: Giants Hire John Harbaugh as Head Coach
from 2022-24 and the wide receivers coach for the Texans in 2021.
New England Patriots (HC, OC, DC)
Mike Vrabel is returning to the |
| 01-17-2026 | Report: John Harbaugh finalizes 5-year deal to officially become New York Giants head coach
two trips to the postseason since its Super Bowl XLVI victory over the New England Patriots in 2012.
Harbaugh is a CEO head coach. He doesn |
| 01-17-2026 | Saturday's Transactions
FOOTBALL National Football League NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Activated DB Alex Austin from injured reserve. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Signed DB D' |
| 01-17-2026 | Vikings will not bring back offensive line coach Chris Kuper next season
Former center Garrett Bradbury has performed admirably this season with the New England Patriots. Former guard Ed Ingram has held his own |
| 01-17-2026 | Steelers Schedule In-Person Interview with Brian Flores
with the Dolphins, Flores spent his entire coaching career with the New England Patriots, where he won four Super Bowls on Bill Belichick’s |
| 01-17-2026 | Agent Waiting for 'Dumb Owner' to Overpay Yankees Top Target
of game two of the Wildcard round of the 2025 MLB playoffs against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn |
| 01-17-2026 | NFL divisional highlights: Best plays, moments, touchdowns
this season.
Sunday's action starts with the Houston Texans playing at the New England Patriots ( 3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN ) and concludes with |
| 01-17-2026 | Zac Gallen’s $22.05M Rejection Backfires as Scott Boras Clients Emerge as Blueprint to Follow
season.
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Pivetta rejected a $21 million qualifying offer from the Boston Red Sox and had a slow-moving free agency before he |
| 01-17-2026 | What Channel Is the Texans vs Patriots AFC Divisional Playoff Game On? Where To Watch NFL
The Houston Texans and New England Patriots are one win away from reaching the AFC Championship Game and will face off this Sunday to keep |
| 01-17-2026 | #6 Buffalo Bills vs. #1 Denver Broncos AFC DIVISIONAL ROUND LIVE Play by Play & Reaction
5 and are in 2nd place in the AFC EAST and are 2 GB of the New England Patriots for 1st place. the #1 Denver Broncos are currently 14-3 and |
| 01-17-2026 | Sam Darnold, Nico Collins among NFL Divisional Round injuries bettors need to know
is a 7-point favorite at home. The total is 45.5. Houston Texans at New England Patriots (3 p.m. ET, Sunday) The Texans’ offense has been |
| 01-17-2026 | Projecting the Boston Red Sox 2026 Rotation After the Ranger Suarez Signing
Projecting the Boston Red Sox 2026 Rotation After the Ranger Suarez Signing |
| 01-17-2026 | DeMeco Ryans, Mike Vrabel Set for Chess Match in Texans-Patriots
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans and his counterpart on the New England Patriots , Mike Vrabel , were still active NFL linebackers, |
| 01-17-2026 | Brewers Freddy Peralta trade update involves Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, among many suitors
After a week of free-agent frenzy involving the Los Angeles Dodgers , Boston Red Sox , New York Mets , and many other teams, the market for |
| 01-17-2026 | A LaGrange Legend: Former Granger Tryone Poole named to the Black College Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026
season came in 2003 when he intercepted six passes and helped lead the New England Patriots to a win in the Super Bowl. Poole would double |
| 01-17-2026 | Bills vs. Broncos score, live updates: Josh Allen, Bo Nix kick off divisional round with rematch of last year's wild-card blowout
the AFC East despite winning 12 games. The quick turnaround of the New England Patriots forced the Bills into a wild-card spot for the first |
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