NFL announces kickoff time for Patriots-Texans AFC divisional game Sunday

Updated: 11:47 PM EST Jan 12, 2026
The NFL has announced the kickoff time for the New England Patriots’ divisional-round game against the Houston Texans. New England will face Houston at 3 p.m. Sunday at Gillette Stadium. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go << The game will be broadcast on WMUR-TV. If the Patriots beat the Texans, they will advance to the AFC Championship Game with a chance to play in the Super Bowl. Here is how you can watch WMUR-TV:Xfinity Comcast: 809Atlantic Broadband: 9Argent: 9Fios: 9 or 509 (HD)Spectrum: 9TDS Telecom: 9 or 1009 (HD)DirecTV: 9DISH: 9Over-the-air: 9WMUR is also available on the following subscription TV services:DirecTV StreamHulu Live TVYouTube TVFuboVidgoTV Everywhere
MANCHESTER, N.H. —
The NFL has announced the kickoff time for the New England Patriots’ divisional-round game against the Houston Texans.
New England will face Houston at 3 p.m. Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <<
The game will be broadcast on WMUR-TV.
If the Patriots beat the Texans, they will advance to the AFC Championship Game with a chance to play in the Super Bowl.
Here is how you can watch WMUR-TV:
Xfinity Comcast: 809Atlantic Broadband: 9Argent: 9Fios: 9 or 509 (HD)Spectrum: 9TDS Telecom: 9 or 1009 (HD)DirecTV: 9DISH: 9Over-the-air: 9WMUR is also available on the following subscription TV services:DirecTV StreamHulu Live TVYouTube TVFuboVidgoTV Everywhere