who are the patriots playing sunday

The New England Patriots are playing the Houston Texans this Sunday, in an AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.

Game details

• Matchup: New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans.

• Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026.

• Time: 3:00 p.m. (local listing shows 3:00 p.m. kickoff).

• Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Quick context

• This is an AFC Divisional Round playoff matchup, coming after New England’s Wild Card win earlier in January 2026.

• Ticket platforms list it as a home playoff game for the Patriots against Houston, confirming the opponent and time.

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