Houston Texans @ New England Patriots
AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF
9-7, 2-6 Away
16
9-7, 2-6 Away
14-2, 6-2 Home
34
14-2, 6-2 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
285
Total Yards
377
3
Turnovers
3
14
1st Downs
20
5-75
Penalties
5-50
3/16
3rd Down
5/14
0/0
4th Down
0/0
1/3
Red Zone
3/4
32:30
Possession
27:30
Game Information
Foxborough, MA
Back Judge:Keith Ferguson
Referee:Pete Morelli
Down Judge:Kent Payne
Line Judge:Tim Podraza
Side Judge:Dyrol Prioleau
Field Judge:Brad Freeman
Umpire:Shawn Smith
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 14 | 20 |
| Passing 1st downs | 8 | 12 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 4 | 6 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 2 | 2 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-16 | 5-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 66 | 67 |
| Total Yards | 285 | 377 |
| Total Drives | 16 | 16 |
| Yards per Play | 4.3 | 5.6 |
| Passing | 180 | 279 |
| Comp/Att | 23/40 | 18/38 |
| Yards per pass | 4.2 | 7.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 2 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 3-17 | 2-8 |
| Rushing | 105 | 98 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 27 |
| Yards per rush | 4.6 | 3.6 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-3 | 3-4 |
| Penalties | 5-75 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 2 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 32:30 | 27:30 |
2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 | 474 | 336 |
| Houston | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 404 | 295 |
| Indianapolis | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 466 | 412 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 284 | 478 |
| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 490 | 320 |
| Buffalo | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 481 | 365 |
| Miami | 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | 347 | 424 |
| New York | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 300 | 503 |
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