Overview
- New England beat Houston 28-16 in snowy Foxborough, powered by a defense that produced five takeaways including four interceptions of C.J. Stroud and a pick-six.
- The AFC title game is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. ET at Empower Field at Mile High on CBS, with streaming on Paramount+.
- Stroud finished 20-for-47 for 212 yards with four interceptions, giving him an unprecedented single-postseason tally of five interceptions and five fumbles.
- Bo Nix sustained a fractured right ankle in Denver’s overtime win over Buffalo and is out for the playoffs, elevating Jarrett Stidham to his first career playoff start.
- Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes despite five sacks and multiple fumbles, while Houston played without concussed receivers Nico Collins and Justin Watson.