Patriots Reach AFC Championship After Turnover-Heavy 28-16 Win Over Texans

The New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28-16 in the divisional round to advance to the AFC Championship in Denver. QB Drake Maye coughed up four fumbles (two recovered by NE) while Houston QB C.J. Stroud threw four interceptions, including a Marcus Jones pick-six. Key plays included Boutte’s 32-yard TD in the fourth and Diggs’ early TD, with NE’s defense and running game sealing the victory and keeping the clock running into the final minutes.