"One of Maye's fumbles set up Houston's first touchdown. Just proud of the guys, Maye said. Battled the elements. This is New England. This is what we're trying to embrace and we want to embrace all season long. Props to our defense, played a hell of a game. We've got to protect the football better, but we made enough plays to win it."
"The eight combined turnovers Woody Marks also lost a fumble for Houston were the most in a playoff game since 2015 when the Cardinals and Panthers combined for eight in the NFC championship game. The Texans have lost in the divisional round in three straight seasons under coach DeMeco Ryans. They are now 0-7 all-time in the divisional round. Stroud finished 20 of 47 with a TD pass."
The New England Patriots beat the Houston Texans 28-16 to advance to the AFC championship and will face the Denver Broncos. Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes and completed 16 of 27 for 179 yards but had an interception and four fumbles, losing two in cold, wet conditions. New England's defense forced multiple turnovers, including interceptions by Carlton Davis III and Craig Woodson and a Marcus Jones interception return for a touchdown. The teams combined for eight turnovers, the most in a playoff game since 2015. CJ Stroud threw a touchdown but committed multiple turnovers and struggled.
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