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How to Watch Patriots vs Texans: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – NFL Divisional Round

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We are a couple of days away from the start of the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs, and one of the more intriguing matchup includes an AFC clash between the Patriots vs Texans, which will be held on Sunday.

With two elite defenses clashing against one another, we already expect this matchup to be a low scoring contest. Both teams are young, talented, and are trying to move ahead with a win to the Conference champion, and it will all come down to which team can make more plays on the offensive end.

The Patriots are the No.2 seed in the AFC, and are coming off an impressive win over the Chargers. While the Texans are coming into this matchup after dismantling Aaron Rogers and the Steelers in the AFC Wild Card round. With that said, let us take a look at the game details for the upcoming Patriots vs Texans game on Sunday.

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Patriots vs Texans Game Details

Here are all the game details for the NFL Divisional Round between the Patriots and the Texans.

Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Kickoff Time: 3 PM ET
Matchup: New England Patriots vs Houston Texans
Location: Gillette Stadium
TV Channel (U.S.): ABC/ESPN
Primary live stream (U.S.): Fubo, NFL+, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV

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How to Watch Patriots vs Texans in the U.S.

Below are all the details on how you can watch the New England Patriots vs Houston Texans Divisional round matchup.

What Channel is Patriots vs Texans on?

The Divisional round game between the Patriots and the Texans will be nationally televised on ESPN/ABC.

How can I stream Patriots vs Texans live?

Here are some of the streaming options for viewers and fans who want to catch this Divisional game.

NFL+
Sling TV
Hulu + Live TV
YouTube TV
Fubo

Can I Watch Patriots vs Texans for free (legally)?

There are ways to watch games for free legally. To access the game for free, be sure to check live-TV streamers like Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and SlingTV, which generally have free trails for new users.

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Radio, Audio & Team Apps

You can also tune in to the Patriots vs Texans game on the radio through the following options.

Sirius XM: Listen on channels 225 (NE) or 226 (Hou) or channel 88 for the national broadcast.
National radio: Westwood One
iHeartRadio: Free app to find local NFL team radio broadcasts
Patriots (New England): 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM)
Texans (Houston): SportsRadio 610 AM, Mega 101 FM, or The Bull 100.3 FM.

How to Watch Patriots vs Texans Outside the U.S.

The best way to watch the Patriots vs Texans in the Divisional round outside the US is via the NFL Game Pass international on DAZN. This service enables viewers to watch live and on-demand access to all NFL games, including the playoffs.

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Patriots vs Texans Prediction

The game between the Patriots and the Texans on Sunday is expected to be extremely close, with the Patriots only a slight favorite. Both teams come into this matchup with some of the best defenses in the NFL and fans can expect a very low scoring game. If we have to pick a winner in this matchup, we are siding with the Patriots for one specific reason. The Texans have mightily struggled this season offensively, and that was clearly evident in the way they played against the Steelers in the Wild Card round. Stroud couldn’t catch passes off the snap, which led to to an interception and fumbled the ball 5 times. The Patriots on the other hand, have one of the best offenses in the NFL, ranking 3rd. New England has been more reliable and trustworthy on offense, which should help them pull away with a win.

Our Prediction: New England Patriots win

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