DeMario Douglas initiated the scoring with an early touchdown.
In a remarkable season of resurgence, the New England Patriots secured a 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans, advancing to the AFC Championship game.
Quarterback Drake Maye, following a mere four wins in his debut season, has spearheaded the Patriots to an impressive 14-3 record and an unexpected playoff berth.
The 23-year-old, a leading candidate for NFL’s Most Valuable Player, navigated both challenging weather conditions and a formidable Texans defense to triumph in Sunday’s Divisional Round contest in Massachusetts.
This victory marks the Patriots’ first AFC Championship game appearance since 2019, the year Tom Brady and New England clinched their sixth Super Bowl title.
Despite boasting the NFL’s top-ranked defense and securing their first road playoff win the previous week, Houston suffered their third consecutive Divisional Round exit on the road.
Next week, the Patriots will travel to face the Denver Broncos, the AFC’s top seed, with a coveted spot in Super Bowl 60 on Sunday, February 8th at stake.
More to follow.
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