The New England Patriots will host the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the 2026 NFL playoffs. The winner will head to the AFC Championship Game.
The Patriots came into the postseason as the No. 2 team in the AFC. They earned a home game in the Wild Card round and took on the No. 7 Chargers. It was an ugly game, but the Patriots prevailed 16-3.
Quarterback Drake Maye is considered a finalist for the MVP Award based on his play in the regular season. In the Wild Card round, Maye finished with 268 passing yards with a touchdown and led the Patriots with 66 rushing yards on 10 carries.
The Texans are the No. 5 seed in the AFC. They went on the road in the Wild Card round to face the Steelers. It was a bad game until midway through the fourth quarter, when the Texans scored two defensive touchdowns to help them to a 30-6 win.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the Patriots face the Texans today.
What channel is Patriots vs. Texans on today?
Broncos vs. Bills will air on TSN1/3 and CTV. Viewers can also stream the game live with NFL Game Pass on DAZN.
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Patriots vs. Texans start time
- Date: Sunday, January 11
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
Patriots vs. Texans is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 18. The game will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Patriots vs. Texans radio coverage
- Radio station: SiriusXM
The Patriots and Texans Divisional Round matchup will be live on SiriusXM. The Patriots broadcast can be found on channel 225, while the Texans broadcast will air on channel 226.
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NFL playoff schedule 2026
Divisional round
Saturday, Jan. 17
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos vs. Bills | 4:30 p.m. | TSN1/4, CTV, DAZN, Fubo |
| Seahawks vs. 49ers | 8 p.m. | TSN1/4, CTV, DAZN, Fubo |
Sunday, Jan. 18
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Patriots vs. Texans | 3 p.m. | TSN1/3, CTV, DAZN, Fubo |
| Bears vs. Rams | 6:30 p.m. | TSN1, CTV, DAZN, Fubo |
Conference championships
Sunday, Jan. 25
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| AFC Championship | 3 p.m. | DAZN, Fubo |
| NFC Championship | 6:30 p.m. | DAZN, Fubo |
Super Bowl 60
Sunday, Feb. 8
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | 6:30 p.m. | DAZN, Fubo |