Patriots vs Texans takes center stage in this AFC Divisional Round clash as the No.2 seeded New England Patriots (14-3) host the No. 5-seeded Houston Texans (12-5) at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, home of the Patriots.
The Patriots, riding a dominant late-season run under head coach Mike Vrabel, secured a first-round bye and now leverage their top-5 defense (No.4 in points allowed) against Houston’s mediocre offense led by C.J. Stroud. New England’s ground game and opportunistic playmaking shine at home.
The Texans, fresh off a 30-6 Wild Card thrashing of Pittsburgh, boast a high-powered defense, aiming for their first Divisional Round win. Expect a physical battle between these young squads vying for an AFC Championship spot.
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Woody Marks Anytime TD vs New England Patriots (+155)
The Texans’ versatile RB posted 703 rushing yards and 2 TDs on 196 carries in 2025, plus 3 receiving TDs on 24 catches for 208 yards, totaling 5 TDs with strong red-zone involvement. Fresh off a breakout Wild Card performance (19 carries, 112 yards, 1 rushing TD vs. Pittsburgh), he thrives in high-volume roles.
New England’s run defense allowed only 11 rushing TDs all season (solid but vulnerable to explosive backs), and with Houston leaning on the ground game to control tempo against a top unit, Marks’ goal-line touches and receiving threat offer excellent value and he could go for another score in this physical battle.
Rhamondre Stevenson Anytime TD vs Houston Texans (+175)
The Patriots’ lead RB delivered 7 rushing TDs and 2 receiving TDs on 130 carries for 603 yards plus 32 catches for 345 yards in 2025, thriving as the goal-line and red-zone workhorse with strong late-season surge (multiple TDs in recent games, including 3 in Week 18). In the Wild Card win, he added 128 scrimmage yards despite a split backfield.
Houston’s run defense is stout (92 rush YPC allowed, but conceded 13 rushing TDs, mid-tier vulnerability to physical backs). With home-field advantage New England’s ground-heavy approach to control the game, and Stevenson’s red-zone usage plus receiving threat, +175 provides excellent upside as he’s primed to capitalize on short-yardage chances in this physical showdown.
The Patriots’ dual-threat QB rushed for 450 yards on 103 attempts with 4 TDs during the 2025 regular season (4.4 YPC), including multi-TD rushing games and strong goal-line/red-zone involvement. He’s shown explosive scrambling and designed runs that exploit defenses. In the Wild Card win, he added 66 rushing yards (team-high) despite no score, proving his legs remain a weapon in playoffs, especially going against a strong defensive team like the Texans.
Houston’s run defense is elite, but Maye’s mobility, home-field momentum, short-field opportunities from New England’s ground game, and pressure-forcing scrambles make +190 excellent upside value. He’s primed to sneak or scramble for paydirt in this high-stakes battle.
TreVeyon Henderson Anytime TD vs Houston Texans (+195)
The Patriots’ explosive rookie RB led all rookies with 911 rushing yards (5.1 YPC, 4th among RBs) and 9 rushing TDs (tied-10th league-wide) on 180 carries in 2025, plus 1 receiving TD for 10 total scores, showing elite efficiency and big-play ability (4 runs of 50+ yards). He notched multiple TDs in several games, thriving in red-zone and explosive situations despite sharing with Stevenson.
Houston’s run defense is strong, but Henderson’s speed, home-field momentum, goal-line opportunities in New England’s ground attack, and recent hot stretches make +195 a great value.
Anytime TD Betting Card for New England Patriots vs Houston Texans
Here is a quick recap for the Patriots vs Texans anytime touchdown scorers and their odds as sourced via BetMGM.
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