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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) passes against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) returns an interception for a touchdown against Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (19) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams (18) cannot catch a pass against Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (4) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Christian Kirk against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
New England Patriots linebacker K'lavon Chaisson, right, hits Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. (WJAR)
The famous lighthouse of Gillette Stadium. (WJAR){ }
A Gillette Stadium field crew paints the NFL Divisional Round logo on the field in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (WJAR)

Patriots advance to the AFC Championship Game after defeating the Texans

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) passes against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)