Patriots ride lockdown defense to playoff win over Texans
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In a snow-soaked divisional-round showdown, New England's defense dominated Houston, forcing five turnovers and stifling C.J. Stroud, while Drake Maye and the offense labored; the Patriots pulled ahead with late scores from DeMario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte, plus Marcus Jones' 26-yard pick-6, sealing a 28-16 win that sends New England to the AFC Championship in Denver.
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