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New England's defense forced five turnovers, including four first‑half interceptions of C.J. Stroud and a Marcus Jones pick‑six, as the Patriots defeated the Texans 28‑16 to advance to the AFC Championship, with Milton Williams underscoring the mindset of silencing doubters.
New England’s defense dictated a 16-3 Wild Card victory by mixing disguise coverages, blitzes, and dime looks to fluster Justin Herbert, while Drake Maye racked up 334 total yards (268 passing, 66 rushing) in his playoff debut. The Patriots fed off the pressure and good scheme, holding LA largely in check as Maye made key plays (including a 28-yard TD dime and a late move to extend the drive), Stevenson piled up 128 scrimmage yards, and Hunter Henry contributed a 28-yard TD catch. The win sets up a divisional-round clash as the defense earned its flowers for the performance.