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By Ben Verbrugge
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The Houston Texans and New England Patriots are one win away from reaching the AFC Championship Game and will face off this Sunday to keep their Super Bowl hopes alive.
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The Houston Texans, the No. 5 seed, travel to Gillette Stadium to take on the No. 2 New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET and live national coverage on ESPN and ABC as both teams battle for a spot in the AFC Championship Game.
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This matchup sees the Texans riding high after a dominant Wild Card win and looking to make franchise history with their first AFC Championship berth, while the Patriots, buoyed by home-field advantage and efficient playoff football, aim to leverage their balanced attack and stout defense to halt Houston’s momentum in front of a passionate New England crowd.
Date, Time, Channel, Live Stream
- When: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Odds
HOU: +142
NE: -170
Spread: NE -3
O/U: 40.5
Odds Courtesy of DraftKings
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