Patriots rooting guide for NFL divisional round
Pats Pulpit • • sports
Key Points:
- The New England Patriots, AFC East champions, will host the Houston Texans on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET in the divisional round, aiming to advance past this stage for the first time since 2018.
- Patriots fans are encouraged to root for the Buffalo Bills over the Denver Broncos in their matchup, as 74% prefer facing the Bills at home in a potential AFC Championship Game rather than playing in Denver.
- Support is also suggested for the Seattle Seahawks against the San Francisco 49ers, as an early 49ers exit would improve the value of a draft pick the Patriots acquired through the Keion White trade.
- Similarly, rooting for the Los Angeles Rams over the Chicago Bears is advised, since the Patriots
