Patriots vs. Texans: Final score, stats, game recap for NFL divisional playoffs
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Key Points:
- The New England Patriots secured a spot in the AFC Championship Game by defeating the Houston Texans 28-16 at a snowy Gillette Stadium, capitalizing on eight total turnovers in the game.
- Patriots' defense was pivotal, with Marcus Jones returning an early interception for a touchdown and multiple interceptions and forced fumbles disrupting Houston's offense throughout the contest.
- Quarterback Drake Maye contributed significantly with key touchdown passes, including a 32-yard connection to Kayshon Boutte in the fourth quarter that extended New England's lead.
- Houston's offense struggled with turnovers and penalties, managing only two field goals and one touchdown, while New England's defense consistently pressured Texans' quarterback C.J. Stroud.
- The Patriots controlled the clock in the
