Houston Texans at New England Patriots 16 to 34

Saturday, January 14, 2017, Divisional Round

The Patriots began their playoff run at home against the Houston Texans on Saturday, January 14, 2017. The Texans began their playoff run the previous week with a win against the Oakland Raiders. The Patriots won, 34-16, against the Texans, setting up next week's game against Pittsburgh Steelers. The Texans finished their season 9-7-0 in the regular season, 1-1 in the playoffs. Offensive Coordinator George Godsey was fired from the Texans on Sunday, January 15, 2017.


Houston Texans offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
285 180 105 3 14

Coaches

Head Coach: Bill O'Brien Offensive Coordinator: George Godsey Defensive Coordinator: Romeo Crennel Special Teams Coordinator: Larry Izzo Wide Receivers Coach: Sean Ryan Offensive Line Coach: Mike Devlin Running Backs Coach: Charles London Tight Ends Coach: John Perry Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Tim Kelly Offensive Assistant Coach: Pat O'Hara Offensive Quality Control Coach: Tim Kelly Defensive Line Coach: Anthony Weaver Linebackers Coach: Mike Vrabel Secondary Coach: John Butler Assistant Secondary Coach: Anthony Midget Defensive Assistant Coach: Shane Bowen Defensive Quality Control Coach: Will Lawing Assistant Special Teams Coach: Doug Colman Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Craig Fitzgerald Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Sean Hayes, Brian Bell, Ian Jones General Manager: Rick Smith Director of Football Research: Jim Bernhardt


New England Patriots offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
377 279 98 3 20

Coaches

Head Coach: Bill Belichick Offensive Coordinator: Josh McDaniels Defensive Coordinator: Matt Patricia Quarterbacks Coach: Josh McDaniels Wide Receivers Coach: Chad O'Shea Offensive Line Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Running Backs Coach: Ivan Fears Tight Ends Coach: Brian Daboll Assistant Quarterbacks Coach: Jerry Schuplinski Defensive Line Coach: Brendan Daly Safeties Coach: Steve Belichick, Brian Flores Cornerbacks Coach: Josh Boyer Special Teams Coach: Joe Judge Special Teams Assistant Coach: Ray Ventrone Assistant Special Teams Coach: Bubba Ventrone Coaching Assistant: Nick Caley, Mike Pellegrino, Cole Popovich Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Moses Cabrera Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: James Hardy Owner: Robert Kraft Director of Pro Personnel: Dave Ziegler Director of College Scouting: Monti Ossenfort Director of Football Research: Ernie Adams Director of Player Personnel: Nick Caserio Scout: Frank Ross Scouting Assistant: Brian Belichick