The New England Patriots are back where they belong.

We break down the Patriots’ Divisional Round victory over the Texans, including a suffocating defensive showing, Drake Maye’s up and down day, and the plays that defined the game — from Marcus Jones’ pick-six to Boutte’s unreal touchdown in the snow.

We dive deep into:

Why the Patriots’ defense is playing at a Super Bowl level

CJ Stroud’s brutal night and what went wrong for Houston

Drake Maye’s poise, mistakes, and clutch moments

Key performances from Carlton Davis, Christian Gonzalez, and the D-line

Coaching decisions, game flow, and what this win says about New England

Plus, we react to the rest of the Divisional Round chaos, including the wild Bills loss, overtime controversy, and what it all means heading into Championship Weekend.

The Patriots are one win away from the Super Bowl — let’s talk about it.

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