Final · Kickoff
2025 Postseason · Divisional · Gillette Stadium
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
The New England Patriots beat the Houston Texans 28–16 at home at Gillette Stadium in the Divisional round of the 2025 playoffs on January 18, 2026.
The Texans went 12–5 in the regular season and the Patriots went 14–3. The Patriots had already beaten the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card round. The Patriots’ run ended in the Super Bowl LX, a 29–13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The loss ended the Texans’ season.
In their previous meeting, the Houston Texans won 41–21 on October 13, 2024.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Patriots lead the series 12–4 after meeting No. 16 since 2003 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
