Overview
- Houston visits New England on Sunday for the AFC divisional round in Foxborough.
- Head coach DeMeco Ryans highlighted Drake Maye’s deep-ball accuracy and pocket escapes as Houston’s primary concern.
- Maye completed 52.1% of throws traveling 20 or more air yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions in 2025, and he added 450 rushing yards.
- The Texans ranked first in total yards allowed and in EPA per play last season, reinforcing a turnover-driven, aggressive identity.
- Houston advanced with a 30-6 win at Pittsburgh featuring two defensive touchdowns despite three offensive turnovers, while New England limited the Chargers to three points.