New England Patriots @ Houston Texans
Game Information
Houston, TX

Down Judge:Dana McKenzie
Line Judge:Tim Podraza
Umpire:Bill Schuster
Referee:Tony Corrente
Side Judge:Boris Cheek
Back Judge:Todd Prukop
Field Judge:Anthony Jeffries

2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| 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 |
| 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 |
NFL News

Warner to Eisen: C.J. Stroud has regressed since his rookie season
Kurt Warner joins Rich Eisen and explains his frustration with Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's play.
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Longest active postseason droughts across NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL
Here's a look at the longest current postseason droughts across the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL.
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J.J. Watt: Defenses have shined heading into Championship Sunday
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