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Houston’s defense dominated the game, scoring on a fumble return and a pick six in the fourth quarter. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud committed three turnovers, but the Houston defense held the Steelers to 175 yards, including just 146 yards passing for Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers in what may have been his final NFL game.
Coming off a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Divisional Round, Mike Vrabel ’s New England Patriots are now just one win away from the AFC Championship Game. They’ll host CJ Stroud and the red-hot Texans at Gillette Stadium (3:00 p.m. EST).
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It could snow during Houston's playoff game at New England. What Texans players say about the impact
In their AFC playoff game on Sunday against the New England Patriots, the Texans could be playing in a snow game of their own, although not quite as bad. According to the National Weather Service, rain and snow are likely on Saturday, becoming all snow after 4 p.m. On game day, there is a chance of snow before noon and then again after 3 p.m.
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Patriots’ Kayshon Boutte Drops Truth Bomb About Drake Maye Heading Into Texans Game
The New England Patriots are set to face a tough challenge this Sunday against one of the top defenses in the NFL, the Houston Texans. While the Texans boast a formidable defense, Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte isn’t worried at all;
Houston Texans safety Jaylen Reed dealt with a terrifying moment away from NRG Stadium just days before they welcomed the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card game. Still, the rookie made it back from a multi-week injury absence and suited up for the win.
C.J. Stroud promised extra attention to the snaps from center this week after issues in the Texans' wild-card win over the Steelers.