Chilly Showdown: Patriots and Texans Brace for Cold Playoff Battle

The New England Patriots are set to face the Houston Texans in a divisional round playoff game on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. The weather forecast predicts cold temperatures with a high of 38 degrees and a 55% chance of light snow. The snow isn't expected to accumulate, but the cold will still be a factor for both teams. The Texans, who play in a dome and are used to warm weather in Houston, will have to adjust to the cold. Quarterback C. J. Stroud had a tough time in cold weather last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers, throwing an interception and losing two fumbles. The Texans' defense, however, played well in the cold, dominating the Steelers.The Patriots' young quarterback, Drake Maye, had a solid game in his first playoff start against the Los Angeles Chargers. He threw for 235 yards and one touchdown and ran for 66 yards, helping the Patriots win 16-3. But he was sacked five times and threw one interception, so he'll need to improve against the Texans' strong defense. The Patriots are favored by three points, with a point total of 40. 5. The cold weather and potential snow could make it a low-scoring, defensive game. The snow won't stick, but it could still make it harder for the passing game and affect the defenses' footing. Both teams will have to deal with the cold and potential snow, but the Patriots might have an advantage playing at home in these conditions. The Texans will need to adapt quickly if they want to win.