Don't fall asleep on their defense, led by linebacker Rolijah Hardy and cornerback Louis Moore. Their stats jump out at you. Forty one sacks, 260 total yards per game, just 87 yards p/g and just 11 points p/g (second nationally). They’re physical, disciplined and dangerous.

SportsLine AI is projecting the Pats to win 15.9-13.5 and says the Texans covering, which returns +100, is a B-rated pick. See its other 2026 NFL divisional round football predictions and football picks at SportsLine, and bet the Patriots at DraftKings here:

The fantasy football season is in the rearview mirror. While the NFL playoffs are still ongoing and many fantasy competitions are as well, let's take our first look ahead to the 2026 NFL offseason. Last offseason,