NFL Divisional Round: Biggest winners and losers from Texans-Patriots, Rams-Bears

The New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams emerged victorious in their respective divisional-round playoff games, advancing to their conference championship games.

In Foxborough, the Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28-16. This victory marked a significant achievement for first-year Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, as the team heads to the AFC Championship Game. Quarterback Drake Maye overcame challenging weather conditions to throw three touchdown passes, despite fumbling four times. The Patriots' defense was instrumental, intercepting Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud four times and limiting the Texans' running game to eight yards in the first half.

Meanwhile, in Chicago, the Rams won an overtime thriller against the Bears, 20-17. Rams kicker Harrison Mevis secured the win with a 42-yard field goal in overtime. The Rams' defense played a crucial role, intercepting Bears quarterback Caleb Williams three times, including a pivotal interception in overtime by Kamren Curl. Quarterback Matthew Stafford delivered key plays, including a critical