The Houston Texans survived a challenge from the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card Round and will now face the New England Patriots for a spot in the AFC Championship Game. The Patriots are coming off a bye after earning the conference's No. 2 seed.
It was far from a perfect performance from the Texans in the Wild Card Round, but the playoffs are all about finding a way to survive and advance. They will need a far more complete showing on Sunday in order to upset the high-flying Patriots, however.
New England enters the game as a heavy favorite, which shouldn't come as a surprise. The teams faced off a month ago and the Patriots scored a decisive 42-14 victory. The struggling Texans defense must step up to avoid another blowout.
Here's a look at all the important information for Sunday's Divisional Round matchup, followed by a game preview and a prediction for which team will move within two wins of a championship.
Where: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
When: Sunday, Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m. ET
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Prediction
Patriots 31, Texans 23
New England enters the game as a heavy favorite, which shouldn't come as a surprise. The teams faced off a month ago and the Patriots scored a decisive 42-14 victory. The struggling Texans defense must step up to avoid another blowout.
Here's a look at all the important information for Sunday's Divisional Round matchup, followed by a game preview and a prediction for which team will move within two wins of a championship.
Where: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
When: Sunday, Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m. ET
Watch: http://sportsonlinestreaming.blogspot.com/
Prediction
Patriots 31, Texans 23
