NFL Wild-Card playoff picks: Go with the Jags, Texans, and Pats
Lorenzo Reyes is back with his three best bets for Wild-Card Weekend.
- The New England Patriots will host the Houston Texans in an AFC Divisional Round playoff game.
- The game is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET.
- Viewers can watch the game on ABC and ESPN or stream it on ESPN+ and NFL+.
- The Patriots enter the game with a 14-3 record, while the Texans are 12-5.
The New England Patriots host the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium in the Divisional Round as the 2025 NFL season continues today on ABC and ESPN.
Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s matchup, how to watch the Patriots vs. the Texans, the NFL playoff schedule bracket, TV lineup and more.
What channel is New England Patriots vs Houston Texans game on TV today, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026? How to watch AFC Divisional Round NFL playoff football game tonight live
The Houston Texans and New England Patriots will air on ABC and ESPN Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
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What time does Houston Texans-New England Patriots game start today, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026? When is Patriots-Texans AFC Divisional Round NFL playoff football game tonight?
The Houston Texans and New England Patriots will play on ABC and ESPN at 3 p.m. ET Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
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How to stream Patriots vs Texans football game today, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Where to watch Texans-Patriots AFC Divisional Round NFL playoff game tonight
The Houston Texans and New England Patriots will stream on ESPN+ and NFL+ at 3 p.m. ET Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Fans can download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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The first 24 picks of the upcoming draft are locked in while the remaining order will be determined by the outcome of this year’s playoffs. Here is a look at the current 2026 NFL Draft order:
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Jets
- Arizona Cardinals
- Tennessee Titans
- New York Giants
- Cleveland Browns
- Washington Commanders
- New Orleans Saints
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Miami Dolphins
- Dallas Cowboys
- Los Angeles Rams via Atlanta Falcons
- Baltimore Ravens
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- New York Jets via Indianapolis Colts
- Detroit Lions
- Minnesota Vikings
- Carolina Panthers (Playoffs −TBD)
- Dallas Cowboys via Green Bay Packers (Playoffs −TBD)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Playoffs −TBD)
- Chicago Bears (Playoffs −TBD)
- Los Angeles Chargers (Playoffs −TBD)
- Philadelphia Eagles (Playoffs −TBD)
- Buffalo Bills (Playoffs −TBD)
- San Francisco 49ers (Playoffs −TBD)
- Houston Texans (Playoffs −TBD)
- Los Angeles Rams (Playoffs −TBD)
- Cleveland Browns via Jacksonville Jaguars (Playoffs −TBD)
- New England Patriots (Playoffs −TBD)
- Denver Broncos (Playoffs −TBD)
- Seattle Seahawks (Playoffs −TBD)
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