6 winners and losers from Patriots’ playoff win over Texans
Key Points:
- The New England Patriots advanced to the AFC Championship Game after defeating the Houston Texans 28-16 at Gillette Stadium in the divisional playoff round.
- WR Kayshon Boutte stood out with a game-high 75 yards and a crucial one-handed 32-yard touchdown catch that helped secure the victory.
- Edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson led the Patriots’ pass rush with six pressures and a sack, including four quick pressures matching his career postseason high.
- The Patriots’ cornerbacks—Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis, and Marcus Jones—effectively limited Houston’s passing game, combining for multiple interceptions and a pick-six.
- Rookie left tackle Will Campbell struggled, allowing multiple pressures and sacks, including one