"We have the NFL's likely MVP and New England quarterback Drake Maye v the toughest challenge he has faced this season in Houston's bone-crunching defense. Maye's opposite number CJ Stroud v history for the Texans who have never been past this round in the playoffs with the quarterback stumbling at this stage twice before. And finally, will Houston or New England have the greater advantage with Texans No 1 Nico Collins and Patriots No 1 cornerback Christian Gonzalez missing out"
"The best eight franchises are duking it out for a chance to fight for a Conference crown, what is not to love? Well, if you are involved with the Denver Broncos then losing your starting quarterback Bo Nix for the AFC Championship game with a broken ankle is definitely sub-optimal. Things went a little better for the Seattle Seahawks, meanwhile, who will be absolutely delighted with how comprehensively they dominated the San Francisco 49ers (again) over in the NFC."
Divisional-round NFL action features the Houston Texans visiting the New England Patriots in frigid Foxborough, with playoff stakes and intensity heightened by injuries and history. Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle, giving opponents a significant postseason advantage. The Seattle Seahawks comprehensively defeated the San Francisco 49ers and advanced. New England quarterback Drake Maye faces Houston's bone-crunching defense while Texans QB C.J. Stroud confronts a playoff barrier after previous late-round stumbles. Key players Nico Collins and Christian Gonzalez are sidelined, altering matchup advantages and increasing the incentive for teams to secure a Super Bowl path.
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