"Much like the Patriots' dominant defensive showing against Justin Herbert on Sunday, Houston's defense flexed its muscles against Aaron Rodgers on Monday, recording four sacks and two turnovers and limiting the Steelers to just 175 net yards of offense. That defensive masterclass was needed on Monday, as Houston QB C.J. Stroud labored against Pittsburgh with five total fumbles (two recovered by Pittsburgh) and one interception."
"New England's defense could be primed for another big game against Houston, considering that Stroud has often been put under duress this season. Entering the playoffs, Houston's offensive line ranks 30th in pass block win rate (55.4 percent) and 32nd in run block win rate (68.3 percent). Still, Drake Maye and the Patriots will have their hands full with Houston's elite defensive unit."
The New England Patriots will host the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday with a 3 p.m. kickoff in the AFC divisional round. New England advanced after a 16-3 wild-card victory over the Chargers, while Houston reached the divisional round by beating the Steelers 30-6. Houston's defense pressured Aaron Rodgers with four sacks and two turnovers while holding Pittsburgh to 175 net yards, even as QB C.J. Stroud fumbled five times and threw one interception. Houston entered the playoffs with poor offensive line pass and run block win rates but ranked No. 1 in total defense (277 yards allowed) and No. 2 in scoring defense (17.4 yards per game). Drake Maye previously started against Houston, throwing for 243 yards and three touchdowns while committing three turnovers in that game.
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