Overview
- Kickoff is 3 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium on ESPN/ABC, with streaming on ESPN+, Fubo and NFL+.
- Light snow is possible at kickoff with light-to-moderate snow expected by the second half, raising the chance of on-field accumulation and slick travel around Foxborough.
- Texans leading receiver Nico Collins is out with a concussion, while Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has cleared protocol; New England edge rusher Harold Landry is questionable.
- Oddsmakers make New England a slight favorite (about -3 to -3.5), and aggregated expert picks lean toward the Patriots.
- Top-seeded Denver has advanced and will host next week’s AFC Championship against today’s winner.