Patriots wideout Kayshon Boutte is ready to take on the Texans' elite defense in Sunday's divisional playoff game.

Per Mike Reiss, the Patriots made three roster moves, including elevating DT Leonard Taylor and RB D’Ernest Johnson from the practice squad. New England also activated CB Alex Austin off of injured reserve.

Is this some sort of jinx? NFL Live's Ryan Clark, Dan Orlovsky, Marcus Spears, Mina Kimes and Hannah Storm were shook when they saw they all picked the same side in what should be a close game.

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The New England Patriots defense was dominant in a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL wild card round.

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Second-year quarterback Drake Maye is an MVP candidate and Stefon Diggs, the former Texan, is one of his favorite targets.

Only eight teams remain standing in the 2025 NFL season, and the New England Patriots are among them. The AFC East champions will play hosts to the Houston Texans on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, trying to advance past the divisional round for the first time since 2018.