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

#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.

#3 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 WR

Jayden Higgins: Gains 39 yards in playoff win

Jan 12th

Higgins had three receptions (on four targets) for 39 yards in Monday's 30-6 wild-card win over Pittsburgh.

#1 QB

C.J. Stroud: Overcomes early mistakes to advance

Jan 12th

Stroud completed 21 of 32 pass attempts for 250 yards, one touchdown and one interception while recording a pair of lost fumbles in Monday's 30-6 wild-card win over the Steelers.

#1 RB

Woody Marks: First 100-yard game of career

Jan 12th

Marks took 19 carries for 112 yards and a touchdown while failing to catch his only target in Monday's 30-6 playoff win over Pittsburgh.

#3 WR

Christian Kirk: Goes off for 8-144-1 against PIT

Jan 12th

Kirk corralled eight of nine targets for 144 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 30-6 wild-card win over the Steelers.

#6 WR

Justin Watson: Won't return Monday

Jan 12th

Watson (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's wild-card game against the Steelers.

#1 WR

Nico Collins: Out with concussion

Jan 12th

Collins will not return to Monday's wild-card game against the Steelers.

#1 FS

Jaylen Reed: Hurts knee, iffy to return Monday

Jan 12th

Reed (knee) is questionable to return to Monday's wild-card game against Pittsburgh.

#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.

#3 LCB

Ajani Carter: Won't play in wild-card round

Jan 11th

Carter (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's wild-card matchup versus the Steelers.

#1 RT

Trent Brown: Ready for postseason

Jan 10th

Brown (ankle/knee) does not have an injury designation ahead of Monday's wild-card matchup against the Steelers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

#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 RB

Jawhar Jordan: Not playing Monday

Jan 10th

Jordan (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's wild-card game in Pittsburgh.

#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.

#1 TE

Dalton Schultz: Four grabs in Week 18 win

Jan 4th

Schultz caught all four of his targets for 73 yards in Sunday's 38-30 win over the Colts.

#4 WR

Xavier Hutchinson: Leading receiver Sunday

Jan 4th

Hutchinson caught five of nine targets for 84 yards in Sunday's 38-30 win over the Colts.

#1 LT

Aireontae Ersery: Practices in full

Jan 1st

Ersery (thumb) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.