Patriots vs. Texans prediction, odds, time: 2026 NFL divisional round Sunday picks by proven model

Red-hot teams clash when the Houston Texans face the New England Patriots in a 2026 NFL divisional round matchup on Sunday. Fifth-seeded Houston is coming off a 30-6 win over fourth-seeded Pittsburgh 30-6 on Monday night, while second-seeded New England topped the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in the wild-card round. The Texans (12-5), who finished second in the AFC South, are 6-3 on the road this season. The Patriots (14-3), who won the AFC East, are 7-3 on their home field in 2025-26. Houston wide receiver Nico Collins (concussion) is out. Kickoff from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., is set for 3 p.m. ET. The Patriots lead the all-time series 11-4, including 2-0 in...