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Go inside the Patriots locker room immediately after their 28-16 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Playoffs. Watch head coach Mike Vrabel's postgame speech to the players and quarterback Drake Maye breaks down the team huddle.

Inside the Patriots Locker Room After Playoff Win Over Texans | Postgame Celebration

Go inside the Patriots locker room immediately after their 28-16 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Playoffs. Watch head coach Mike Vrabel's postgame speech to the players and quarterback Drake Maye breaks down the team huddle.

The Patriots advanced to the AFC Championship Game with a 28-16 victory over the Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.

Game Observations: 8 Takeaways From the Patriots Divisional Round Victory Over the Texans to Reach the AFC Championship Game

The Patriots advanced to the AFC Championship Game with a 28-16 victory over the Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.

The New England Patriots are moving on to the AFC Championship after defeating the Houston Texans 28-16 in the divisional playoff round.

Rapid Recap: Patriots Defeat Texans 28-16, Will Face Denver in AFC Championship

The New England Patriots are moving on to the AFC Championship after defeating the Houston Texans 28-16 in the divisional playoff round.

Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel addresses the media following New England's 28-16 win over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Head Coach Mike Vrabel 1/18: "Everybody is helping us win"

Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel addresses the media following New England's 28-16 win over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye addresses the media following New England's 28-16 win over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Drake Maye 1/18: "I like our chances with those guys in the locker room"

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye addresses the media following New England's 28-16 win over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Watch full highlights from the New England Patriots Divisional Playoff game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

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Watch full highlights from the New England Patriots Divisional Playoff game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

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AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Sun, January 25 at 3 PM ET
Empower Field at Mile High
CBS / Paramount+ / WBZ

HOU

TEXANS

W 28-16

AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS
Sunday, January 18 at 3:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

LAC

CHARGERS

W 16-3

AFC WILD CARD PLAYOFFS
Sunday, January 11 at 8 PM
Gillette Stadium

MIA

Dolphins

W 38-10

WEEK 18
Sunday, January 4 @ 4:25 PM
Gillette Stadium

NYJ

@ Jets

W 42-10

WEEK 17
Sunday, Dec. 28 @ 1:00 PM
MetLife Stadium

Raiders

L 13-20

WEEK 1
Sunday, Sept. 7 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

MIA

@ Dolphins

W 33-27

WEEK 2
Sunday, Sept. 14 @ 1:00 PM
Hard Rock Stadium

PIT

Steelers

L 14-21

WEEK 3
Sunday, Sept. 21 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

CAR

Panthers

W 42-13

WEEK 4
Sunday, Sept. 28 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

BUF

@ Bills

W 23-20

WEEK 5
Sunday, October 5 @ 8:20 PM
Highmark Stadium

@ Saints

W 25-19

WEEK 6
Sunday, Oct. 12 @ 1 PM
Caesars Superdome

TEN

@ Titans

W 31-13

WEEK 7
Sunday, Oct. 19 @ 1:00 PM
Nissan Stadium

CLE

Browns

W 32-13

WEEK 8
Sunday, Oct 26 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

ATL

Falcons

W 24-23

WEEK 9
Sunday, Nov. 2 @ 1 PM
Gillette Stadium

@ Buccaneers

W 28-23

WEEK 10
Sunday, Nov. 9 @ 1:00 PM
Raymond James Stadium

NYJ

Jets

W 27-14

WEEK 11
Thursday, Nov. 13 @ 8:15 PM
Gillette Stadium

CIN

@ Bengals

W 26-20

WEEK 12
Sunday, Nov. 23 @ 1:00 PM
Paycor Stadium

NYG

NY Giants

W 33-15

WEEK 13
Monday, Dec. 1 @ 8:15 PM
Gillette Stadium

BYE WEEK

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BUF

Bills

L 31-35

WEEK 15
Sunday, Dec. 14 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

BAL

@ Ravens

W 28-24

WEEK 16
Sunday, Dec. 21 @ 8:20 PM
M&T Bank Stadium

WAS

Commanders

W 48-18

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Friday, Aug. 8 @ 7:30 PM
Gillette Stadium

MIN

@ Vikings

W 20-12

PRESEASON WEEK 2
Saturday, Aug. 16 @ 1:00 PM
U.S. Bank Stadium

NYG

@ NY Giants

L 10-42

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Thursday, Aug. 21 @ 8:00 PM
MetLife Stadium

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New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai has been selected as the recipient of the team’s 2025 Ed Block Courage Award. The honor is bestowed annually upon a player or players who best exemplify the principles of courage and sportsmanship while also serving as a symbol of professionalism and dedication.

Jahlani Tavai 'thankful' for Patriots teammates, staff after receiving 2025 Ed Block Courage Award

New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai has been selected as the recipient of the team’s 2025 Ed Block Courage Award. The honor is bestowed annually upon a player or players who best exemplify the principles of courage and sportsmanship while also serving as a symbol of professionalism and dedication.

The New England Patriots are playoff bound for the first time since Rhamondre Stevenson’s rookie season. His father, who passed away in March, would have loved to see it.

Rhamondre Stevenson knows late father is proud after game-winning touchdown helped Patriots clinch playoffs

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From shopping sprees with quarterback Drake Maye to holiday gift drives, New England Patriots players came back after the bye week and got busy in the community.

Drake Maye, Patriots teammates keep busy volunteering in community after bye week

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On December 1st, the Patriots will wear custom cleats for the charities of their choice as part of the NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign.

My Cause My Cleats: Your Patriots Chosen Charities for 2025

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