Overview
- The Patriots beat the Texans 28–16 on Jan. 18 to advance, capitalizing on Houston’s turnovers in snowy Foxborough.
- Cardi B posted an expletive-filled Instagram Story cheering Stefon Diggs and shared a video on X mocking ESPN’s NFL Live panel after its unanimous Texans pick.
- The targeted segment featured Mina Kimes, Ryan Clark, Hannah Storm, Dan Orlovsky and Marcus Spears, and her post read, “THEY DIDN’T BELIEVE IN US … #Patsnation.”
- Stefon Diggs recorded four catches for about 40 yards and a touchdown in the win, as New England’s offense converted short fields into points.
- New England will play the Broncos in Denver next, with reports noting Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is out with a season-ending ankle injury, and Diggs’ arraignment in his separate legal case is postponed to Feb. 13 as he maintains his denial.