New England Patriots vs Houston Texans Odds, Week 20, 2025

#4 WR

Xavier Hutchinson: Four grabs against Pats

Jan 18th

Hutchinson caught four of 13 targets for 44 yards in the Texans' 28-16 loss to the Patriots in the divisional round Sunday.

#3 WR

Christian Kirk: Finds end zone in Sunday's loss

Jan 18th

Kirk caught two of six targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 28-16 loss to the Patriots in the divisional round Sunday.

#2 WR

Jayden Higgins: Team-high six catches in loss

Jan 18th

Higgins caught six of 10 targets for 59 yards in the Texans' 28-16 loss to the Patriots in the divisional round Sunday.

#1 RB

Woody Marks: Held in check by Pats

Jan 18th

Marks carried the ball 14 times for 17 yards and caught two of three targets for 19 yards during the Texans' 28-16 loss to the Patriots in the divisional round Sunday. He also lost a fumble.

#1 QB

C.J. Stroud: Picked off four times to end season

Jan 18th

Stroud completed 20 of 47 passes for 212 yards and a touchdown with four interceptions in the Texans' 28-16 loss to the Patriots in the divisional round Sunday. He added 11 rushing yards on two carries.

#2 TE

Cade Stover: Done for day

Jan 18th

Stover (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's divisional-round matchup with the Patriots.

#1 TE

Dalton Schultz: Won't return Sunday

Jan 18th

Schultz (calf) won't return to Sunday's Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots.

#1 RT

Trent Brown: Sidelined for divisional round

Jan 18th

Brown (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Patriots.

#3 RB

Jawhar Jordan: Inactive Sunday

Jan 18th

Jordan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots.

#6 WR

Justin Watson: Won't play in divisional round

Jan 16th

Watson (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Patriots.

#1 WR

Nico Collins: Won't play Sunday

Jan 16th

Collins (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's divisional-round game at New England.

#3 LCB

Ajani Carter: Remaining on IR

Jan 14th

Carter (hamstring) will remain on Houston's injured reserve for the rest of the campaign, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

#1 FS

Jaylen Reed: Records three stops vs. Steelers

Jan 13th

Reed (knee) tallied three tackles (one solo) during Monday's 30-6 wild-card playoff round win over Pittsburgh.

#1 SS

Calen Bullock: Finishes off Pittsburgh

Jan 13th

Bullock recorded three tackles and returned an interception for a touchdown in Monday's 30-6 wild-card playoff round win over the Steelers.

#1 DT2

Sheldon Rankins: Contributes to wild-card win

Jan 13th

Rankins had two tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and returned a fumble recovery for a touchdown in Monday's 30-6 wild-card playoff round win over Pittsburgh.

#2 RB

Nick Chubb: Gets extra run in garbage time

Jan 12th

Chubb rushed 10 times for 48 yards and was not targeted as a receiver in Monday's 30-6 wild-card win over the Steelers.

#2 QB

Davis Mills: Available for wild-card round

Jan 12th

Mills (personal) is listed as active for Monday's wild-card matchup against the Steelers.

#1 RCB

Kamari Lassiter: Full go in practice

Jan 10th

Lassiter (ankle/knee) was a full participant in Houston's practice Saturday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

#2 LDE

Denico Autry: Full participant in practice

Jan 10th

Autry (knee) was a full participant in Houston's practice Saturday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

#1 MLB

Azeez Al-Shaair: Leading tackler in 2025

Jan 10th

Al-Shaair recorded 103 tackles (48 solo), nine passes defensed (two interceptions), one forced fumble and one recovery over 16 regular-season games in 2025.

#1 LOLB

Henry To'oTo'o: Role unchanged in 2025

Jan 10th

To'oTo'o finished the 2025 regular season with 95 tackles (42 solo), 2.5 sacks, four passes defensed, and a fumble recovery over 17 games.

#1 LCB

Derek Stingley: Targeted less in 2025

Jan 10th

Stingley recorded 36 tackles (26 solo), 15 passes defensed (four interceptions), a forced fumble and a touchdown over 17 regular-season games in 2025.

#1 SCB

Jalen Pitre: Continues growth in new role

Jan 10th

Pitre had 74 tackles, 12 passes defensed and four interceptions over 14 regular-season games in 2025.

#1 RDE

Will Anderson: Double-digit sacks in 2025

Jan 10th

Anderson registered 54 tackles, 12.0 sacks, and a touchdown over 17 regular-season games in 2025. He added three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

#1 LDE

Danielle Hunter: Sack leader in Houston

Jan 10th

Hunter recorded 54 tackles, 15.0 sacks, three passes defensed, three forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 17 regular-season games in 2025.

#2 ROLB

Jamal Hill: Full participant Friday

Jan 9th

Hill (calf) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

#1 ROLB

E.J. Speed: Reduced role in Houston

Jan 9th

Speed recorded 62 tackles (33 solo) and one pass defensed over 16 regular-season games in 2025.

#1 K

Ka'imi Fairbairn: Ties NFL record in win

Jan 5th

Fairbairn successfully converted six of six field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Sunday's 38-30 win over Indianapolis.

#5 WR

Jaylin Noel: One grab in win

Jan 5th

Noel caught his lone target for 13 yards and returned one kickoff for six yards in Sunday's 38-30 win over the Colts in Week 18.

#5 RB

British Brooks: Rushing leader in win

Jan 5th

Brooks had 13 carries for 63 yards in Sunday's 38-30 win over Indianapolis in Week 18.