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Final January 18, 2026 β€’ Gillette Stadium, Foxborough

Houston Texans

12-5
16
VS
28

πŸ‘‘ New England Patriots

14-3
NFL PREVIEW β€’ January 18, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: Houston Texans (12-5) takes on New England Patriots (14-3) at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.

Houston Texans
Visiting Side
Record 12-5
New England Patriots
Home Side
Record 14-3

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
HOU 3 7 6 0 16
NEW 7 14 0 7 28

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 9:35
DeMario Douglas 28 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales Kick)
Score 5:26
Ka'imi Fairbairn 25 Yd Field Goal
Score 12:51
Christian Kirk 10 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
Score 10:31
Marcus Jones 26 Yd Interception Return (Andy Borregales Kick)
Score 3:12
Stefon Diggs 7 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales Kick)
Score 9:45
Ka'imi Fairbairn 25 Yd Field Goal
Score 1:32
Ka'imi Fairbairn 51 Yd Field Goal
Score 12:58
Kayshon Boutte 32 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Houston Texans
VS
πŸ‘‘
80%
New England Patriots
Projected Score HOU 24 - NEW 29
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • New England Patriots scoring offense aligns well against Houston Texans defense.
  • New England Patriots offense moves the ball more consistently.
  • New England Patriots passing game has a favorable matchup.
  • New England Patriots rushing attack has the advantage.
Houston Texans
STAT
New England Patriots

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host New England Patriots plays on familiar turf at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why Houston Texans Could Win

Houston Texans will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.

Why New England Patriots Could Win

New England Patriots scoring offense aligns well against Houston Texans defense.

Deciding Factor

New England Patriots offense moves the ball more consistently.

Game Details

Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
64,628
Closing Odds
Line: NE -3 | O/U: 40.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

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Houston Texans (38.0%) New England Patriots (62.0%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles

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