"FOXBOROUGH - C.J. Stroud threw four interceptions during a disastrous first half, and the Patriots still had a hard time putting the Texans away. Ultimately, New England did enough to win the AFC divisional-round game, 28-16. However, an inability to swing turnovers into points made this game much closer than it needed to be. Marcus Jones was the lone exception, taking a wobbly Stroud throw the distance for a pick-6 touchdown that helped the Patriots build a 21-10 halftime lead."
"But the Patriots found themselves clinging to a one-possession lead after a scoreless third quarter. Drake Maye had his moments - hitting Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, and Stefon Diggs for touchdowns, but he also fumbled four times and lost two of them. Neither team was able to get much going on the ground. Good field position was extremely valuable in this slugfest with all of the turnovers."
New England beat Houston 28-16 to reach the AFC Championship against Denver. C.J. Stroud threw four first-half interceptions, but the Patriots struggled to convert turnovers into points. Marcus Jones returned one interception for a pick-six, helping build a 21-10 halftime lead. The Patriots held just a one-possession advantage after a scoreless third quarter. Drake Maye connected with Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas and Stefon Diggs for touchdowns but fumbled four times, losing two. Neither team established a reliable rushing attack. Carlton Davis recorded two interceptions, and K'Lavon Chaisson added two big plays and four pass deflections despite a pass interference penalty.
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