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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.

Texans vs. Patriots Full Highlights | AFC Divisional Round

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
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HOU

TEXANS

W 28-16

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

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LAC

CHARGERS

W 16-3

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

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MIA

Dolphins

W 38-10

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

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NYJ

@ Jets

W 42-10

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

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Raiders

L 13-20

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

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MIA

@ Dolphins

W 33-27

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

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PIT

Steelers

L 14-21

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

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CAR

Panthers

W 42-13

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

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BUF

@ Bills

W 23-20

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

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NO

@ Saints

W 25-19

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

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TEN

@ Titans

W 31-13

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

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Browns

W 32-13

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

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ATL

Falcons

W 24-23

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

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@ Buccaneers

W 28-23

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

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Jets

W 27-14

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

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@ Bengals

W 26-20

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

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NYG

NY Giants

W 33-15

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

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WEEK 14
BUF

Bills

L 31-35

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

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BAL

@ Ravens

W 28-24

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

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Commanders

W 48-18

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Gillette Stadium

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MIN

@ Vikings

W 20-12

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

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NYG

@ NY Giants

L 10-42

PRESEASON WEEK 3
Thursday, Aug. 21 @ 8:00 PM
MetLife Stadium

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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.

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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.
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