The NFL playoffs continue this weekend with a divisional round matchup between one of the best defenses in the league and the potential MVP.
The New England Patriots handled the Los Angeles Chargers last weekend, giving Drake Maye his first playoff victory. Maye is one of the favorites to win this year's MVP award, producing 4,394 passing yards and 31 passing touchdowns in just his second season.
Meanwhile, the Houston Texans advanced to the second round thanks to an explosive defense, led by pass rusher Will Anderson. In 2025, the Texans allowed the fewest yards per game and the second-fewest points per game, while producing the third-most takeaways in the league.
Fans will be locked into this battle to see whether the potential league MVP can take down a defense as talented as Houston' Here's how fans can listen to the game this weekend.
Patriots vs. Texans radio coverage
- National radio channels: SiriusXM channels 225 (Patriots), 226 (Texans)
- Patriots radio channels: 98.5 The Sports Hub
- Texans radio channel: Sports Radio 610 and The Bull 100.3 FM
Fans looking to listen to the Patriots-Texans game on Sunday can do so on SiriusXM, ad the Patriots broadcast will be on channel 225 and the Texans channel on channel 226.
Additionally, local fans in New England can find the the game on 98.5 The Sports Hub, while Houston fans can tune into Sports Radio 610 and The Bull 100.3 FM.
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What time is Patriots vs. Texans today?
- Date: Sunday, January 18
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
The AFC divisional round between the Patriots and Texans will kickoff at 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 18 from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
NFL divisional round schedule 2026
Saturday, January 17
| Matchup | Time | Radio Channel |
| Bills vs. Broncos | 4:30 p.m. ET | SiriusXM |
| 49ers vs. Seahawks | 8:00 p.m. ET | SiriusXM |
Sunday, January 18
| Matchup | Time | Radio Channel |
| Texans vs. Patriots | 3:00 p.m. ET | SiriusXM |
| Rams vs. Bears | 6:30 p.m. ET | SiriusXM |