The Patriots advance to the AFC Championship Game for a record sixth year in a row with a 34-16 win over the Houston Texans. It was an uncharacteristically sloppy game for the Patriots especially in the first half, but the team persevered and forced turnovers on defense and won over a tough, determined Texans team.
It was the little big men for the Patriots, Dion Lewis and Julian Edelman who did the damage for the Pats offense. Lewis had a 13-yard touchdown reception, a two-yard touchdown run and a 98-yard touchdown on a kickoff. He’s the first player in NFL playoff history to have a run, reception and a return for a score.