Final · Kickoff
2016 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 34–16 at home at Gillette Stadium in the Divisional round of the 2016 playoffs on January 14, 2017.
The Texans went 9–7 in the regular season and the Patriots went 14–2. The Patriots went on to win Super Bowl LI, beating the Atlanta Falcons 34–28. The loss ended the Texans’ season.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 27–0 on September 22, 2016. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 36–33 on September 24, 2017.
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 8–1 after meeting No. 9 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.
