Overview
- Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET on Jan. 18 in Foxborough, with television coverage on ESPN and ABC.
- New England is 14-3 and Houston is 12-5 entering the matchup after Wild Card wins over the Chargers (16-3) and Steelers (30-6), respectively.
- The teams meet in this round for the third time in 14 years after Patriots victories by scores of 41-28 in 2012 and 34-16 in 2016.
- Notable past performances include Tom Brady’s three touchdown passes and Wes Welker’s 131 receiving yards in 2012, and Dion Lewis scoring three ways in 2016.
- Tickets are available through major resale platforms listed in coverage, including StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats, while BetMGM lists New England as a 3-point favorite with a 41-point total.