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2017-01-14 · Divisional round · NFL · Gillette Stadium (outdoors, fieldturf) · 28°F, wind 6 mph · Coaches: Bill O'Brien (away), Bill Belichick (home) · Referee Peter Morelli · Line: New England Patriots +16, O/U 44
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Score by quarter
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HST | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| NWE | 14 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 34 |
Scoring plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 9:34 | NWE | (9:34) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 33-D.Lewis for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-88-M.Bennett was injured during the play. | 0–6 |
| Q1 | 9:27 | NWE | 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski now has 133 career postseason points, passing Jerry Rice for 4th all-time. | 0–7 |
| Q1 | 1:19 | HST | (1:19) 8-N.Novak 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. | 3–7 |
| Q1 | 1:15 | NWE | 8-N.Novak kicks 63 yards from HOU 35 to NE 2. 33-D.Lewis for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 1st postseason kickoff return TD in franchise history. | 3–13 |
| Q1 | 1:00 | NWE | 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. | 3–14 |
| Q2 | 11:39 | HST | (11:39) 8-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. | 6–14 |
| Q2 | 10:54 | HST | (10:54) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right to 87-C.Fiedorowicz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. | 12–14 |
| Q2 | 10:49 | HST | 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. | 13–14 |
| Q2 | 0:10 | NWE | (:10) 3-S.Gostkowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. | 13–17 |
| Q3 | 9:14 | NWE | (9:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 28-J.White for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 18th career postseason game with 2 pass TD, extends his NFL record (Favre, 15). | 13–23 |
| Q3 | 9:09 | NWE | 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. | 13–24 |
| Q4 | 14:55 | HST | (14:55) 8-N.Novak 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. | 16–24 |
| Q4 | 12:18 | NWE | (12:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 33-D.Lewis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 33-Lewis 3rd TD, 5th Patriot to score 3 TD in a postseason game | 16–30 |
| Q4 | 12:16 | NWE | 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. HOU-98-D.Reader was injured during the play. | 16–31 |
| Q4 | 6:40 | NWE | (6:40) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. | 16–34 |
Win probability
Home win probability through the game (nflfastR model). Dots mark scores. The dashed line is the Vegas-informed model, which starts from the closing point spread. NWE closed at 100%.
Turning points
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Win prob. | Swing | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 1:15 | NWE | 8-N.Novak kicks 63 yards from HOU 35 to NE 2. 33-D.Lewis for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 1st postseason kickoff return TD in franchise history. | 72% → 83% | +11% | +5.62 |
| Q2 | 7:37 | NWE | (7:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 15-C.Hogan to HOU 37 for 45 yards (43-C.Moore). | 63% → 72% | +10% | +3.94 |
| Q2 | 3:08 | NWE | (3:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman to HOU 18 for 48 yards (29-A.Hal; 25-K.Jackson). NE 11-Edelman 70th career postseason reception, new franchise record and tied for 9th all-time (Biletnikoff & Boldin). | 66% → 76% | +10% | +4.00 |
| Q2 | 11:36 | NWE | 8-N.Novak kicks 62 yards from HOU 35 to NE 3. 33-D.Lewis to NE 17 for 14 yards (50-A.Dent). FUMBLES (50-A.Dent), RECOVERED by HOU-35-E.Pleasant at NE 12. 35-E.Pleasant to NE 12 for no gain (82-M.Lengel). | 82% → 73% | -9% | -6.37 |
| Q4 | 13:00 | HST | (13:00) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan at HOU 29. 26-L.Ryan to HOU 6 for 23 yards (10-D.Hopkins). | 13% → 6% | -8% | -5.44 |
| Q3 | 0:52 | NWE | (:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Hal (55-B.McKinney) at NE 40. 29-A.Hal to NE 34 for 6 yards (11-J.Edelman). | 92% → 85% | -7% | -4.05 |
| Q2 | 8:57 | NWE | (8:57) 6-R.Allen punts 46 yards to HOU 35, Center-49-J.Cardona. 15-W.Fuller pushed ob at NE 49 for 16 yards (43-N.Ebner). | 60% → 53% | -7% | -1.00 |
| Q1 | 7:35 | HST | (7:35) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 25 for 10 yards (21-M.Butler). PENALTY on NE-25-E.Rowe, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 25. | 20% → 27% | +7% | +3.37 |
The eight plays that moved the offense's win probability the most (WPA); EPA is expected points added.
Team stats
| Houston Texans | New England Patriots | |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 12 | 18 |
| Total yards | 302 | 385 |
| Passing yards | 197 | 287 |
| Rushing yards | 105 | 98 |
| Comp–Att | 23–40 | 18–38 |
| Passing TD | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 2 |
| Sacks taken | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing attempts | 23 | 27 |
| Rushing TD | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Penalties–yards | 5–75 | 5–50 |
Houston Texans
Passing
| Player | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int | Sk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brock Osweiler QB | 23 | 40 | 197 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 47.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Rush | Yds | TD | Y/C | FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lamar Miller RB | 19 | 74 | 0 | 3.9 | 0 |
| Brock Osweiler QB | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18.0 | 0 |
 Jonathan Grimes RB | 2 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 | 0 |
 Alfred Blue RB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Rec | Tgt | Yds | TD | Y/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DeAndre Hopkins WR | 6 | 9 | 65 | 0 | 10.8 |
| Jonathan Grimes RB | 4 | 4 | 43 | 0 | 10.8 |
| C.J. Fiedorowicz TE | 3 | 5 | 36 | 1 | 12.0 |
 Will Fuller WR | 3 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 5.3 |
| Lamar Miller RB | 4 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 3.8 |
 Akeem Hunt RB | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Keith Mumphery WR | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7.0 |
| Ryan Griffin TE | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
 Stephen Anderson TE | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Int | PD | FF | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brian Cushing ILB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
 Whitney Mercilus DE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
 A.J. Bouye CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Andre Hal DB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
 Benardrick McKinney ILB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Corey Moore DB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | FG | FGA | Lng | XP | XPA | Punts | P Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nick Novak K | 3 | 3 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Shane Lechler P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 341 |
New England Patriots
Passing
| Player | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int | Sk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tom Brady QB | 18 | 38 | 287 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 68.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Rush | Yds | TD | Y/C | FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dion Lewis RB | 13 | 41 | 1 | 3.2 | 1 |
 LeGarrette Blount RB | 8 | 31 | 0 | 3.9 | 0 |
 Danny Amendola WR | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15.0 | 0 |
 Julian Edelman WR | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12.0 | 0 |
| Tom Brady QB | 4 | -1 | 0 | -0.2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Rec | Tgt | Yds | TD | Y/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Edelman WR | 8 | 13 | 137 | 0 | 17.1 |
 Chris Hogan WR | 4 | 4 | 95 | 0 | 23.8 |
| Dion Lewis RB | 2 | 7 | 23 | 1 | 11.5 |
 James White RB | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 19.0 |
 Michael Floyd WR | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 9.0 |
 Martellus Bennett TE | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 |
| Danny Amendola WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
 James Develin FB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Defense
| Player | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Int | PD | FF | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rob Ninkovich OLB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
 Devin McCourty FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
 Duron Harmon S | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
 Logan Ryan CB | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
 Kyle Van Noy MLB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
 Malcom Brown DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | FG | FGA | Lng | XP | XPA | Punts | P Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stephen Gostkowski K | 2 | 2 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
 Ryan Allen P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 240 |
Total QBR
| Quarterback | Team | QBR | Pts added | Plays | EPA | Pass | Run | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NWE | 54.7 | 0.1 | 42 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 0.0 | -1.3 |
| Brock Osweiler | HST | 17.0 | -6.6 | 45 | -1.7 | -4.2 | 1.4 | -1.2 |
Charting & personnel
| Houston Texans | New England Patriots | |
|---|---|---|
| Dropbacks under pressure | 28% | 24% |
| Time to throw (avg s) | 2.76 | 2.97 |
| Defenders in box faced (avg) | 6.0 | 6.9 |
| Top personnel | 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR ×34 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR ×25 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR ×6 | 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR ×27 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR ×27 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR ×6 |
From NFL participation data, by the team on offense.
Snap counts
Houston Texans
| Player | Pos | Off | Off% | Def | Def% | ST | ST% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Duane Brown | T | 69 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
 Chris Clark | T | 69 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Xavier Su'a-Filo | G | 69 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
 Greg Mancz | C | 69 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 69 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Brock Osweiler | QB | 69 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Will Fuller | WR | 68 | 99% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 17% |
 Oday Aboushi | G | 63 | 91% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| C.J. Fiedorowicz | TE | 57 | 83% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Lamar Miller | RB | 39 | 57% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Ryan Griffin | TE | 38 | 55% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Keith Mumphery | WR | 37 | 54% | 0 | 0% | 5 | 14% |
| Jonathan Grimes | RB | 13 | 19% | 0 | 0% | 26 | 72% |
| Akeem Hunt | RB | 10 | 14% | 0 | 0% | 23 | 64% |
 Jay Prosch | FB | 6 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 24 | 67% |
| Jeff Allen | G | 6 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Stephen Anderson | TE | 4 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 21 | 58% |
| Alfred Blue | RB | 4 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 11 | 31% |
| Whitney Mercilus | LB | 0 | 0% | 69 | 100% | 8 | 22% |
| A.J. Bouye | CB | 0 | 0% | 69 | 100% | 5 | 14% |
| Brian Cushing | LB | 0 | 0% | 69 | 100% | 0 | 0% |
 Jadeveon Clowney | LB | 0 | 0% | 68 | 99% | 8 | 22% |
| Andre Hal | FS | 0 | 0% | 67 | 97% | 0 | 0% |
 Kareem Jackson | CB | 0 | 0% | 61 | 88% | 0 | 0% |
| Benardrick McKinney | LB | 0 | 0% | 57 | 83% | 6 | 17% |
| Corey Moore | FS | 0 | 0% | 53 | 77% | 19 | 53% |
 Johnathan Joseph | CB | 0 | 0% | 49 | 71% | 0 | 0% |
| DJ Reader | NT | 0 | 0% | 45 | 65% | 8 | 22% |
 Vince Wilfork | NT | 0 | 0% | 44 | 64% | 6 | 17% |
 Christian Covington | DE | 0 | 0% | 35 | 51% | 12 | 33% |
| Joel Heath | DE | 0 | 0% | 27 | 39% | 1 | 3% |
| Antonio Smith | DE | 0 | 0% | 16 | 23% | 1 | 3% |
 Akeem Dent | LB | 0 | 0% | 15 | 22% | 30 | 83% |
 Eddie Pleasant | SS | 0 | 0% | 11 | 16% | 11 | 31% |
 Brian Peters | LB | 0 | 0% | 3 | 4% | 26 | 72% |
| Robert Nelson | CB | 0 | 0% | 1 | 1% | 16 | 44% |
 Don Jones | FS | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 32 | 89% |
 Brennan Scarlett | LB | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 19 | 53% |
| Shane Lechler | P | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 12 | 33% |
 Jon Weeks | LS | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 12 | 33% |
 Denzel Rice | CB | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 11 | 31% |
| Nick Novak | K | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 9 | 25% |
 Kendall Lamm | T | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
 Tyler Ervin | RB | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
 Tony Bergstrom | C | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
New England Patriots
| Player | Pos | Off | Off% | Def | Def% | ST | ST% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nate Solder | T | 69 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 17% |
 Shaq Mason | G | 69 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 17% |
 Marcus Cannon | T | 69 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 17% |
 David Andrews | C | 69 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Tom Brady | QB | 69 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
 Joe Thuney | G | 68 | 99% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 17% |
| Martellus Bennett | TE | 64 | 93% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Julian Edelman | WR | 58 | 84% | 0 | 0% | 8 | 22% |
| Michael Floyd | WR | 44 | 64% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Chris Hogan | WR | 34 | 49% | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| James Develin | FB | 33 | 48% | 0 | 0% | 11 | 31% |
| Dion Lewis | RB | 33 | 48% | 0 | 0% | 5 | 14% |
| LeGarrette Blount | RB | 27 | 39% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Danny Amendola | WR | 21 | 30% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Matt Lengel | TE | 14 | 20% | 0 | 0% | 11 | 31% |
| James White | RB | 12 | 17% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
 Matthew Slater | WR | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 22 | 61% |
 Cameron Fleming | T | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 17% |
 Ted Karras | G | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 17% |
| Devin McCourty | FS | 0 | 0% | 69 | 100% | 19 | 53% |
 Dont'a Hightower | LB | 0 | 0% | 69 | 100% | 8 | 22% |
| Logan Ryan | CB | 0 | 0% | 69 | 100% | 0 | 0% |
 Malcolm Butler | CB | 0 | 0% | 69 | 100% | 0 | 0% |
 Patrick Chung | SS | 0 | 0% | 62 | 90% | 23 | 64% |
 Trey Flowers | DE | 0 | 0% | 59 | 86% | 0 | 0% |
 Alan Branch | DT | 0 | 0% | 49 | 71% | 14 | 39% |
| Duron Harmon | SS | 0 | 0% | 48 | 70% | 0 | 0% |
| Malcom Brown | DT | 0 | 0% | 39 | 57% | 8 | 22% |
 Eric Rowe | CB | 0 | 0% | 39 | 57% | 0 | 0% |
| Rob Ninkovich | DE | 0 | 0% | 38 | 55% | 8 | 22% |
 Elandon Roberts | LB | 0 | 0% | 36 | 52% | 0 | 0% |
| Kyle Van Noy | LB | 0 | 0% | 32 | 46% | 5 | 14% |
 Jabaal Sheard | DE | 0 | 0% | 31 | 45% | 0 | 0% |
 Chris Long | DE | 0 | 0% | 27 | 39% | 0 | 0% |
 Vincent Valentine | DT | 0 | 0% | 16 | 23% | 8 | 22% |
 Shea McClellin | LB | 0 | 0% | 7 | 10% | 30 | 83% |
 Geneo Grissom | DE | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 26 | 72% |
 Nate Ebner | FS | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 26 | 72% |
 Jonathan Jones | CB | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 25 | 69% |
| Brandon King | FS | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 22 | 61% |
 Brandon Bolden | RB | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 22 | 61% |
 Barkevious Mingo | LB | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 17 | 47% |
| Stephen Gostkowski | K | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 13 | 36% |
 Joe Cardona | LS | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 12 | 33% |
| Ryan Allen | P | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 12 | 33% |
Injury report, week 19 (17)
| Team | Player | Pos | Injury | Game status | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HST | John Simon | LB | Chest | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice |
| HST |  Quintin Demps | S | Hamstring | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice |
| HST | A.J. Bouye | CB | Groin | Limited Participation in Practice | |
| HST | Andre Hal | S | Foot | Full Participation in Practice | |
| HST | Brian Cushing | LB | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | |
| HST | Brian Peters | LB | Foot | Full Participation in Practice | |
| HST | Chris Clark | T | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | |
| HST | DeAndre Hopkins | WR | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | |
| HST | Jadeveon Clowney | DE | Elbow | Full Participation in Practice | |
| HST | Jeff Allen | G | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | |
| HST | Johnathan Joseph | CB | Calf | Full Participation in Practice | |
| HST | Ryan Griffin | TE | Quadricep | Full Participation in Practice | |
| HST |  Tom Savage | QB | Concussion | Full Participation in Practice | |
| HST | Whitney Mercilus | LB | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | |
| NWE |  Malcolm Mitchell | WR | Knee | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice |
| NWE | Danny Amendola | WR | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | |
| NWE | LeGarrette Blount | RB | Illness | Did Not Participate In Practice |
Officials
| Position | Official | # |
|---|---|---|
| Referee | Peter Morelli | 135 |
| AL | Terrence Miles | 111 |
| Back Judge | Keith Ferguson | 61 |
| Field Judge | Brad Freeman | -1 |
| Head Linesman | Kent Payne | -1 |
| Line Judge | Tim Podraza | -1 |
| Side Judge | Dyrol Prioleau | 109 |
| Umpire | Shawn Smith | 14 |
Play-by-play
Show every play (182)
Each play carries its expected points added, the offense's win probability before the snap and, where charted, formation, personnel and play tags.
Quarter 1
- 15:00 GAME EPA +0.0 WP 43%
- 15:00 HST 3-S.Gostkowski kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 43%
- 15:00 HST 1 & 10 (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 29 for 4 yards (54-D.Hightower). EPA +0.0 WP 43% EMPTY 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR HITCH
- 14:28 HST 2 & 6 (14:28) (No Huddle) 26-L.Miller right guard to HOU 31 for 2 yards (90-M.Brown; 54-D.Hightower). EPA -0.6 WP 42% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 13:46 HST 3 & 4 (13:46) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler sacked at HOU 28 for -3 yards (50-R.Ninkovich). EPA -1.9 WP 41% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 13:13 HST 4 & 7 (13:13) 9-S.Lechler punts 47 yards to NE 25, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-J.Edelman to NE 39 for 14 yards (43-C.Moore). EPA -0.5 WP 36%
- 13:01 NWE 1 & 10 (13:01) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman to NE 45 for 6 yards (24-J.Joseph). NE 12-Brady 32nd career postseason game, extends his NFL record. NE 12-Brady 32nd career postseason QB start, extends his NFL record. NE 11-Edelman 69th career postseason reception, ties franchise record (Welker) and tied for 11th all-time (Monk). EPA +0.2 WP 64% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CROSS
- 12:24 NWE 2 & 4 (12:24) 33-D.Lewis up the middle to NE 48 for 3 yards (29-A.Hal; 56-B.Cushing). EPA +0.0 WP 65% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 12:00 NWE 3 & 1 (12:00) (No Huddle) 33-D.Lewis up the middle to NE 47 for -1 yards (90-J.Clowney). EPA -2.2 WP 63% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 11:11 NWE 4 & 2 (11:11) 6-R.Allen punts 34 yards to HOU 19, Center-49-J.Cardona, fair catch by 34-T.Ervin. EPA -0.7 WP 59%
- 11:05 HST 1 & 10 (11:05) 26-L.Miller left guard to HOU 21 for 2 yards (98-T.Flowers; 97-A.Branch). EPA -0.4 WP 42% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 10:25 HST 2 & 8 (10:25) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete short left to 15-W.Fuller. EPA -0.7 WP 42% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR HITCH
- 10:21 HST 3 & 8 (10:21) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete short right to 12-K.Mumphery (26-L.Ryan). EPA -1.3 WP 39% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure OUT
- 10:16 HST 4 & 8 (10:16) 9-S.Lechler punts 44 yards to NE 35, Center-46-J.Weeks, fair catch by 11-J.Edelman. EPA +0.2 WP 35%
- 10:10 NWE 1 & 10 (10:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 15-C.Hogan. PENALTY on HOU-21-A.Bouye, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at NE 35 - No Play. EPA +1.9 WP 63% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 10:04 NWE 1 & 10 (10:04) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Hogan ran ob at HOU 13 for 22 yards. EPA +1.2 WP 70% SINGLEBACK 2 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR pressure GO
- 9:34 NWE 1 & 10 (9:34) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 33-D.Lewis for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-88-M.Bennett was injured during the play. TD EPA +1.9 WP 72% SINGLEBACK 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR SCREEN
- 9:27 NWE 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski now has 133 career postseason points, passing Jerry Rice for 4th all-time. EPA +0.1 WP 75%
- 9:27 HST 3-S.Gostkowski kicks 64 yards from NE 35 to HOU 1. 33-A.Hunt to HOU 23 for 22 yards (18-M.Slater; 23-P.Chung). EPA -0.3 WP 24%
- 9:22 HST 1 & 10 (9:22) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 33-A.Hunt to HOU 26 for 3 yards (54-D.Hightower). PENALTY on HOU-10-D.Hopkins, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at HOU 23 - No Play. EPA -1.1 WP 24% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 8:56 HST 1 & 20 (8:56) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right to 15-W.Fuller to HOU 20 for 7 yards (21-M.Butler). EPA +0.2 WP 22% EMPTY 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR HITCH
- 8:18 HST 2 & 13 (8:18) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler sacked at HOU 15 for -5 yards (26-L.Ryan). EPA -1.3 WP 21% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 7:35 HST 3 & 18 (7:35) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 25 for 10 yards (21-M.Butler). PENALTY on NE-25-E.Rowe, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 25. EPA +3.4 WP 20% EMPTY 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR HITCH
- 7:08 HST 1 & 10 (7:08) 26-L.Miller right end to HOU 45 for 5 yards (26-L.Ryan; 32-D.McCourty). EPA +0.1 WP 27% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 6:30 HST 2 & 5 (6:30) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right to 26-L.Miller to NE 49 for 6 yards (93-J.Sheard). EPA +0.7 WP 26% I_FORM 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR OUT
- 5:57 HST 1 & 10 (5:57) 26-L.Miller left guard to NE 42 for 7 yards (54-D.Hightower; 32-D.McCourty). EPA +0.3 WP 27% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 5:27 HST 2 & 3 (5:27) (No Huddle) 26-L.Miller up the middle to NE 42 for no gain (97-A.Branch). EPA -0.8 WP 27% I_FORM 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 4:46 HST 3 & 3 (4:46) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right to 41-J.Grimes to NE 36 for 6 yards (25-E.Rowe). EPA +1.4 WP 25% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR ANGLE
- 4:11 HST 1 & 10 (4:11) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 87-C.Fiedorowicz to NE 27 for 9 yards (23-P.Chung). EPA +0.6 WP 29% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure CROSS
- 3:28 HST 2 & 1 (3:28) 41-J.Grimes up the middle to NE 21 for 6 yards (98-T.Flowers). EPA +0.3 WP 31% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 2:49 HST 1 & 10 (2:49) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete deep left to 87-C.Fiedorowicz. EPA -0.4 WP 32% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR GO
- 2:44 HST 2 & 10 (2:44) 26-L.Miller left end pushed ob at NE 17 for 4 yards (26-L.Ryan). EPA -0.3 WP 31% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 2:05 HST 3 & 6 (2:05) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 33-A.Hunt to NE 15 for 2 yards (53-K.Van Noy). EPA -0.9 WP 30% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR FLAT
- 1:19 HST 4 & 4 (1:19) 8-N.Novak 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. EPA +0.2 WP 26%
- 1:15 NWE 8-N.Novak kicks 63 yards from HOU 35 to NE 2. 33-D.Lewis for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 1st postseason kickoff return TD in franchise history. TD EPA +5.6 WP 72%
- 1:00 NWE 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. EPA +0.1 WP 83%
- 1:00 HST 3-S.Gostkowski kicks 55 yards from NE 35 to HOU 10. 33-A.Hunt to HOU 28 for 18 yards (23-P.Chung; 36-B.King). EPA +0.1 WP 17%
- 0:56 HST 1 & 10 (:56) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 15-W.Fuller to HOU 30 for 2 yards (98-T.Flowers; 90-M.Brown). EPA -0.4 WP 17% PISTOL 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR SLANT
- 0:19 HST 2 & 8 (:19) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 12-K.Mumphery to HOU 37 for 7 yards (26-L.Ryan). EPA +0.7 WP 16% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT
- 0:00 HST END QUARTER 1 EPA +0.0 WP 16%
Quarter 2
- 15:00 HST 3 & 1 (15:00) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right to 26-L.Miller pushed ob at HOU 37 for no gain (26-L.Ryan). EPA -1.7 WP 16% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 3 TE, 1 WR FLAT
- 14:37 HST 4 & 1 (14:37) 9-S.Lechler punts 63 yards to end zone, Center-46-J.Weeks, Touchback. EPA -0.4 WP 14%
- 14:32 NWE 1 & 10 (14:32) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 14-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Bouye at NE 34. 21-A.Bouye to NE 27 for 7 yards (88-M.Bennett). EPA -4.9 WP 85% SINGLEBACK 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR SLANT
- 14:24 HST 1 & 10 (14:24) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 15-W.Fuller to NE 20 for 7 yards (21-M.Butler). EPA +0.3 WP 21% EMPTY 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR GO
- 13:54 HST 2 & 3 (13:54) 26-L.Miller left guard to NE 16 for 4 yards (52-E.Roberts; 98-T.Flowers). EPA +0.4 WP 21% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 13:17 HST 1 & 10 (13:17) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete deep left to 87-C.Fiedorowicz (32-D.McCourty). PENALTY on HOU-74-C.Clark, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 16 - No Play. EPA -1.0 WP 21% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 13:11 HST 1 & 20 (13:11) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right end to NE 22 for 4 yards (53-K.Van Noy). EPA -0.1 WP 20% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 12:30 HST 2 & 16 (12:30) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete deep right to 15-W.Fuller. EPA -0.6 WP 19% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR GO
- 12:25 HST 3 & 16 (12:25) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 33-A.Hunt to NE 9 for 13 yards (30-D.Harmon; 26-L.Ryan). NE-93-J.Sheard was injured during the play. EPA -0.0 WP 18% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR SCREEN
- 11:39 HST 4 & 3 (11:39) 8-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. EPA +0.1 WP 18%
- 11:36 NWE 8-N.Novak kicks 62 yards from HOU 35 to NE 3. 33-D.Lewis to NE 17 for 14 yards (50-A.Dent). FUMBLES (50-A.Dent), RECOVERED by HOU-35-E.Pleasant at NE 12. 35-E.Pleasant to NE 12 for no gain (82-M.Lengel). EPA -6.4 WP 82%
- 11:29 HST 1 & 10 (11:29) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left tackle to NE 10 for 2 yards (97-A.Branch; 90-M.Brown). EPA -0.4 WP 27% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 10:54 HST 2 & 8 (10:54) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right to 87-C.Fiedorowicz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TD EPA +2.5 WP 27% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR GO
- 10:49 HST 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. EPA +0.1 WP 33%
- 10:49 NWE 8-N.Novak kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to NE 0. 33-D.Lewis ran ob at NE 17 for 17 yards. EPA -0.6 WP 67%
- 10:43 NWE 1 & 10 (10:43) 29-L.Blount up the middle to NE 19 for 2 yards (56-B.Cushing; 59-W.Mercilus). EPA -0.4 WP 66% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 10:04 NWE 2 & 8 (10:04) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 88-M.Bennett to NE 23 for 4 yards (25-K.Jackson). NE 12-Brady 8,002 career postseason pass yards, extends NFL record. EPA -0.2 WP 65% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR HITCH
- 9:31 NWE 3 & 4 (9:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 19 for -4 yards (56-B.Cushing). EPA -1.7 WP 64% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 0 TE, 3 WR
- 8:57 NWE 4 & 8 (8:57) 6-R.Allen punts 46 yards to HOU 35, Center-49-J.Cardona. 15-W.Fuller pushed ob at NE 49 for 16 yards (43-N.Ebner). EPA -1.0 WP 60%
- 8:43 HST 1 & 10 (8:43) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete short right to 26-L.Miller. EPA -0.4 WP 47% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR pressure OUT
- 8:39 HST 2 & 10 (8:39) 26-L.Miller right guard to NE 44 for 5 yards (52-E.Roberts). EPA -0.2 WP 45% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 8:01 HST 3 & 5 (8:01) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete short right to 10-D.Hopkins (26-L.Ryan). EPA -1.8 WP 45% EMPTY 0 RB, 2 TE, 3 WR pressure GO
- 7:55 HST 4 & 5 (7:55) 9-S.Lechler punts 33 yards to NE 11, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-J.Edelman ran ob at NE 18 for 7 yards. EPA -1.0 WP 40%
- 7:48 NWE 1 & 10 (7:48) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 33-D.Lewis (29-A.Hal). EPA -0.5 WP 66% EMPTY 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR SLANT
- 7:44 NWE 2 & 10 (7:44) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 33-D.Lewis (59-W.Mercilus). EPA -0.7 WP 65% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR WHEEL
- 7:37 NWE 3 & 10 (7:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 15-C.Hogan to HOU 37 for 45 yards (43-C.Moore). EPA +3.9 WP 63% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR GO
- 6:49 NWE 1 & 10 (6:49) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 88-M.Bennett. EPA -0.4 WP 72% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR GO
- 6:43 NWE 2 & 10 (6:43) 33-D.Lewis right tackle to HOU 33 for 4 yards (24-J.Joseph). EPA -0.3 WP 71% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 6:06 NWE 3 & 6 (6:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at HOU 37 for -4 yards (59-W.Mercilus). EPA -1.8 WP 71% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 5:35 NWE 4 & 10 (5:35) 6-R.Allen punts 33 yards to HOU 4, Center-49-J.Cardona, out of bounds. EPA -0.7 WP 67%
- 5:30 HST 1 & 10 (5:30) 26-L.Miller right guard to HOU 8 for 4 yards (90-M.Brown). EPA -0.1 WP 38% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 4:52 HST 2 & 6 (4:52) 26-L.Miller right guard to HOU 11 for 3 yards (90-M.Brown). EPA -0.1 WP 37% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 4:11 HST 3 & 3 (4:11) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete short right to 89-S.Anderson (50-R.Ninkovich). EPA -1.1 WP 37% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR HITCH
- 4:04 HST 4 & 3 (4:04) 9-S.Lechler punts 47 yards to NE 42, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-J.Edelman to HOU 48 for 10 yards (50-A.Dent; 89-S.Anderson). PENALTY on NE-18-M.Slater, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at NE 43. EPA +0.2 WP 34%
- 3:54 NWE 1 & 10 (3:54) 33-D.Lewis left guard to NE 34 for 1 yard (59-W.Mercilus). EPA -0.6 WP 70% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 3:14 NWE 2 & 9 (3:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 33-D.Lewis [90-J.Clowney]. EPA -0.6 WP 69% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure SCREEN
- 3:08 NWE 3 & 9 (3:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman to HOU 18 for 48 yards (29-A.Hal; 25-K.Jackson). NE 11-Edelman 70th career postseason reception, new franchise record and tied for 9th all-time (Biletnikoff & Boldin). EPA +4.0 WP 66% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 0 TE, 3 WR CROSS
- 2:25 NWE 1 & 10 (2:25) 33-D.Lewis up the middle to HOU 16 for 2 yards (95-C.Covington; 55-B.McKinney). EPA -0.4 WP 76% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 2:00 NWE 2 & 8 (2:00) 33-D.Lewis left end to HOU 10 for 6 yards (29-A.Hal). EPA +0.4 WP 75% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 1:26 NWE 3 & 2 (1:26) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-C.Hogan pushed ob at HOU 3 for 7 yards (21-A.Bouye). EPA +1.6 WP 76% SINGLEBACK 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR GO
- 1:21 NWE 1 & 3 (1:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady scrambles up the middle to HOU 1 for 2 yards (90-J.Clowney). EPA -0.0 WP 78% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 0:43 NWE 2 & 1 (:43) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 46-J.Develin to HOU 1 for no gain (50-A.Dent; 35-E.Pleasant). EPA -0.8 WP 78% JUMBO 6 OL, 2 RB, 2 TE, 0 WR FLAT
- 0:19 Timeout #1 by NE at 00:19. EPA +0.0 WP 76%
- 0:19 NWE 3 & 1 (:19) 29-L.Blount left tackle to HOU 1 for no gain (59-W.Mercilus; 35-E.Pleasant). EPA -2.2 WP 76% JUMBO 6 OL, 2 RB, 2 TE, 0 WR
- 0:10 Timeout #2 by NE at 00:10. EPA +0.0 WP 73%
- 0:10 NWE 4 & 1 (:10) 3-S.Gostkowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. EPA +0.0 WP 73%
- 0:07 HST 3-S.Gostkowski kicks 42 yards from NE 35 to HOU 23. 15-W.Fuller to HOU 35 for 12 yards (43-N.Ebner; 38-B.Bolden). EPA -0.1 WP 29%
- 0:00 END QUARTER 2 WP 70%
Quarter 3
- 15:00 NWE 8-N.Novak kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 70%
- 15:00 NWE 1 & 10 (15:00) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 14-M.Floyd (21-A.Bouye). EPA -0.6 WP 70% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR SLANT
- 14:57 NWE 2 & 10 (14:57) (Shotgun) 29-L.Blount right guard to NE 27 for 2 yards (55-B.McKinney; 75-V.Wilfork). EPA -0.5 WP 68% PISTOL 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 14:26 NWE 3 & 8 (14:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to 33-D.Lewis. EPA -1.4 WP 66% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 0 TE, 3 WR pressure OUT
- 14:19 NWE 4 & 8 (14:19) 6-R.Allen punts 55 yards to HOU 18, Center-49-J.Cardona. 15-W.Fuller pushed ob at HOU 36 for 18 yards (18-M.Slater). EPA -0.3 WP 62%
- 14:07 HST 1 & 10 (14:07) 26-L.Miller left tackle to NE 47 for 17 yards (32-D.McCourty). EPA +1.2 WP 36% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 13:31 HST 1 & 10 (13:31) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete short left to 26-L.Miller [98-T.Flowers]. EPA -0.5 WP 39% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR pressure FLAT
- 13:23 HST 2 & 10 (13:23) 26-L.Miller left tackle to NE 41 for 6 yards (50-R.Ninkovich; 26-L.Ryan). EPA -0.0 WP 37% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 12:43 HST 3 & 4 (12:43) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete short left to 84-R.Griffin [53-K.Van Noy]. EPA -2.0 WP 38% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure OUT
- 12:37 HST 4 & 4 (12:37) 9-S.Lechler punts 31 yards to NE 10, Center-46-J.Weeks, fair catch by 11-J.Edelman. EPA -0.4 WP 33%
- 12:30 NWE 1 & 10 (12:30) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at NE 36 for 26 yards (21-A.Bouye) [59-W.Mercilus]. EPA +2.0 WP 70% SINGLEBACK 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR CORNER
- 12:10 NWE 1 & 10 (12:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at HOU 50 for 14 yards (21-A.Bouye). EPA +0.8 WP 73% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR GO
- 11:43 NWE 1 & 10 (11:43) 29-L.Blount left end to HOU 33 for 17 yards (43-C.Moore). PENALTY on NE-77-N.Solder, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at HOU 48. EPA -0.8 WP 76% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 11:18 NWE 1 & 18 (11:18) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan ran ob at HOU 37 for 21 yards. EPA +1.6 WP 73% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR CORNER
- 10:49 NWE 1 & 10 (10:49) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman to HOU 30 for 7 yards (29-A.Hal). NE 11-Edelman 3rd career postseason 100-yard game. NE 11-Edelman 73rd career postseason reception, tied for 8th all-time (Branch). EPA +0.2 WP 78% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR FLAT
- 10:22 NWE 2 & 3 (10:22) (No Huddle) 33-D.Lewis right tackle to HOU 26 for 4 yards (24-J.Joseph). EPA +0.4 WP 79% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 10:03 NWE 1 & 10 (10:03) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman to HOU 19 for 7 yards (24-J.Joseph). NE 11-Edelman 74th career postseason reception, 8th all-time. EPA +0.2 WP 80% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR SLANT
- 9:21 NWE 2 & 3 (9:21) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 46-J.Develin. EPA -0.6 WP 83% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR FLAT
- 9:14 NWE 3 & 3 (9:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 28-J.White for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 18th career postseason game with 2 pass TD, extends his NFL record (Favre, 15). TD EPA +3.0 WP 82% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure WHEEL
- 9:09 NWE 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. EPA +0.1 WP 85%
- 9:09 HST 3-S.Gostkowski kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 14%
- 9:09 HST 1 & 10 (9:09) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 40 for 15 yards (25-E.Rowe). EPA +0.9 WP 14% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR GO
- 8:45 HST 1 & 10 (8:45) (No Huddle) 26-L.Miller up the middle to HOU 42 for 2 yards (93-J.Sheard; 97-A.Branch). EPA -0.4 WP 16% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 8:09 HST 2 & 8 (8:09) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right to 26-L.Miller to HOU 46 for 4 yards (54-D.Hightower). EPA -0.1 WP 14% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR ANGLE
- 7:34 HST 3 & 4 (7:34) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 40. 32-D.McCourty ran ob at NE 44 for 4 yards. EPA -3.8 WP 15% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CORNER
- 7:19 NWE 1 & 10 (7:19) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 88-M.Bennett. EPA -0.4 WP 90% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR CROSS
- 7:14 NWE 2 & 10 (7:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right. thrown away from outside the pocket EPA -0.8 WP 90% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR pressure
- 7:05 NWE 3 & 10 (7:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at HOU 30 for 26 yards (25-K.Jackson). EPA +2.7 WP 89% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CORNER
- 6:33 NWE 1 & 10 (6:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 80-D.Amendola [90-J.Clowney]. EPA -0.4 WP 92% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure POST
- 6:23 NWE 2 & 10 (6:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on NE-14-M.Floyd, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at HOU 30 - No Play. EPA -1.1 WP 91% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 6:18 NWE 2 & 20 (6:18) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 11-J.Edelman. EPA -0.8 WP 90% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CORNER
- 6:12 NWE 3 & 20 (6:12) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to 80-D.Amendola. EPA -1.4 WP 89% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR GO
- 6:03 NWE 4 & 20 (6:03) 6-R.Allen punts 38 yards to HOU 2, Center-49-J.Cardona, downed by NE-18-M.Slater. EPA +0.6 WP 88%
- 5:56 HST 1 & 10 (5:56) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete short middle to 87-C.Fiedorowicz. EPA -0.5 WP 9% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR HITCH
- 5:52 HST 2 & 10 (5:52) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 21 for 19 yards (25-E.Rowe). EPA +1.8 WP 8% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure CROSS
- 5:15 HST 1 & 10 (5:15) 26-L.Miller up the middle to HOU 22 for 1 yard (97-A.Branch; 52-E.Roberts). EPA -0.6 WP 12% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 4:37 HST 2 & 9 (4:37) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right to 26-L.Miller to HOU 27 for 5 yards (54-D.Hightower). EPA +0.0 WP 11% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR OUT
- 3:51 Timeout #1 by HOU at 03:51. EPA +0.0 WP 11%
- 3:51 HST 3 & 4 (3:51) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler scrambles right tackle ran ob at HOU 45 for 18 yards. EPA +2.1 WP 11% EMPTY 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 3:20 HST 1 & 10 (3:20) 26-L.Miller left tackle to HOU 48 for 3 yards (99-V.Valentine). PENALTY on NE-99-V.Valentine, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at HOU 48. EPA +0.7 WP 15% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 3:03 HST 1 & 10 (3:03) 26-L.Miller up the middle to NE 45 for 2 yards (54-D.Hightower; 98-T.Flowers). EPA -0.4 WP 16% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 2:20 HST 2 & 8 (2:20) 17-B.Osweiler sacked at HOU 46 for -9 yards (58-S.McClellin). FUMBLES (58-S.McClellin), RECOVERED by NE-23-P.Chung at NE 29. 23-P.Chung for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on NE, Illegal Substitution, 5 yards, enforced at HOU 35. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete short right to 26-L.Miller. EPA -0.8 WP 14% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR pressure ANGLE
- 2:16 HST 3 & 8 (2:16) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete deep left to 15-W.Fuller. EPA -1.8 WP 13% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR GO
- 2:10 HST 4 & 8 (2:10) 9-S.Lechler punts 35 yards to NE 10, Center-46-J.Weeks, fair catch by 11-J.Edelman. EPA +0.1 WP 10%
- 2:02 NWE 1 & 10 (2:02) 33-D.Lewis left tackle to NE 14 for 4 yards (29-A.Hal). EPA -0.1 WP 91% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 1:31 NWE 2 & 6 (1:31) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 14-M.Floyd pushed ob at NE 23 for 9 yards (43-C.Moore). EPA +1.0 WP 92% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR pressure FLAT
- 1:01 NWE 1 & 10 (1:01) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 88-M.Bennett (55-B.McKinney). EPA -0.5 WP 93% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR CORNER
- 0:52 NWE 2 & 10 (:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Hal (55-B.McKinney) at NE 40. 29-A.Hal to NE 34 for 6 yards (11-J.Edelman). EPA -4.1 WP 92% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR POST
- 0:41 HST 1 & 10 (:41) (Shotgun) 28-A.Blue right end to NE 32 for 2 yards (97-A.Branch). EPA -0.2 WP 15% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
- 0:08 HST 2 & 8 (:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins to NE 28 for 4 yards (21-M.Butler). EPA -0.1 WP 15% EMPTY 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR pressure FLAT
- 0:00 HST END QUARTER 3 EPA +0.0 WP 15%
Quarter 4
- 15:00 HST 3 & 4 (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete deep left to 84-R.Griffin. EPA -1.3 WP 15% EMPTY 0 RB, 2 TE, 3 WR GO
- 14:55 HST 4 & 4 (14:55) 8-N.Novak 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. EPA +1.1 WP 11%
- 14:51 NWE 8-N.Novak kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 87%
- 14:51 NWE 1 & 10 (14:51) 29-L.Blount left end to NE 27 for 2 yards (55-B.McKinney). EPA -0.4 WP 87% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 14:18 NWE 2 & 8 (14:18) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 33-D.Lewis to NE 37 for 10 yards (55-B.McKinney) [95-C.Covington]. PENALTY on HOU-90-J.Clowney, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at NE 37. EPA +2.0 WP 87% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR pressure OUT
- 13:59 NWE 1 & 10 (13:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 11-J.Edelman [95-C.Covington]. EPA -0.4 WP 90% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR GO
- 13:50 NWE 2 & 10 (13:50) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman to HOU 45 for 3 yards (21-A.Bouye). NE 11-Edelman 76th career postseason reception, tied for 7th all-time (Thurman Thomas). EPA -0.5 WP 89% EMPTY 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR OUT
- 13:10 NWE 3 & 7 (13:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to 11-J.Edelman. EPA -1.7 WP 89% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CROSS
- 13:07 NWE 4 & 7 (13:07) 6-R.Allen punts 34 yards to HOU 11, Center-49-J.Cardona, fair catch by 15-W.Fuller. EPA -0.1 WP 86%
- 13:00 HST 1 & 10 (13:00) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan at HOU 29. 26-L.Ryan to HOU 6 for 23 yards (10-D.Hopkins). EPA -5.4 WP 13% I_FORM 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR POST
- 12:44 NWE 1 & 6 (12:44) 33-D.Lewis left end to HOU 1 for 5 yards (43-C.Moore; 98-D.Reader). EPA +0.5 WP 94% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 12:18 NWE 2 & 1 (12:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 33-D.Lewis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 33-Lewis 3rd TD, 5th Patriot to score 3 TD in a postseason game TD EPA +0.8 WP 95% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 12:16 NWE 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. HOU-98-D.Reader was injured during the play. EPA +0.1 WP 97%
- 12:16 HST 3-S.Gostkowski kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 3%
- 12:16 HST 1 & 10 (12:16) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the middle to HOU 26 for 1 yard (98-T.Flowers; 97-A.Branch). EPA -0.5 WP 3% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 11:44 HST 2 & 9 (11:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler sacked at HOU 17 for -9 yards (90-M.Brown). EPA -1.6 WP 3% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 11:04 HST 3 & 18 (11:04) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins to HOU 30 for 13 yards (54-D.Hightower). EPA +0.2 WP 2% EMPTY 0 RB, 2 TE, 3 WR GO
- 10:29 HST 4 & 5 (10:29) 9-S.Lechler punts 41 yards to NE 29, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at NE 33 for 4 yards (57-B.Scarlett). EPA -0.6 WP 2%
- 10:22 NWE 1 & 10 (10:22) 29-L.Blount right tackle to NE 37 for 4 yards (55-B.McKinney). EPA -0.0 WP 99% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 9:55 NWE 2 & 6 (9:55) (No Huddle) 11-J.Edelman right end to NE 49 for 12 yards (43-C.Moore). EPA +1.0 WP 99% SINGLEBACK 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 9:20 NWE 1 & 10 (9:20) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 11-J.Edelman (43-C.Moore). EPA -0.4 WP 99% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR CORNER
- 9:12 NWE 2 & 10 (9:12) (Shotgun) 80-D.Amendola left tackle to HOU 36 for 15 yards (43-C.Moore). reverse EPA +1.4 WP 99% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 8:31 NWE 1 & 10 (8:31) 33-D.Lewis left guard to HOU 27 for 9 yards (25-K.Jackson). EPA +0.6 WP 99% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 8:07 NWE 2 & 1 (8:07) (No Huddle) 33-D.Lewis left tackle to HOU 24 for 3 yards (56-B.Cushing; 29-A.Hal). HOU-93-J.Heath was injured during the play. NE-88-M.Bennett was injured during the play. EPA +0.1 WP 100% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 7:53 NWE 1 & 10 (7:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 33-D.Lewis. EPA -0.3 WP 100% EMPTY 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR GO
- 7:44 NWE 2 & 10 (7:44) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right [59-W.Mercilus]. thrown away from outside the pocket EPA -0.6 WP 100% SHOTGUN 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR pressure
- 7:37 NWE 3 & 10 (7:37) (Shotgun) 33-D.Lewis left end to HOU 24 for no gain (21-A.Bouye). FUMBLES (21-A.Bouye), recovered by NE-62-J.Thuney at HOU 24. EPA -1.3 WP 99% PISTOL 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 6:40 NWE 4 & 10 (6:40) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. EPA +0.9 WP 99%
- 6:37 HST 3-S.Gostkowski kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback. EPA +0.0 WP 1%
- 6:37 HST 1 & 10 (6:37) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 41-J.Grimes to HOU 36 for 11 yards (32-D.McCourty; 23-P.Chung). EPA +0.7 WP 1% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR ANGLE
- 6:07 HST 1 & 10 (6:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete short right to 12-K.Mumphery (53-K.Van Noy). EPA -0.5 WP 0% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure FLAT
- 6:01 HST 2 & 10 (6:01) (Shotgun) 41-J.Grimes up the middle to HOU 41 for 5 yards (23-P.Chung; 98-T.Flowers). EPA -0.3 WP 0% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 5:24 HST 3 & 5 (5:24) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 87-C.Fiedorowicz to NE 42 for 17 yards (32-D.McCourty; 23-P.Chung). EPA +2.1 WP 0% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR CORNER
- 4:45 HST 1 & 10 (4:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 41-J.Grimes pushed ob at NE 31 for 11 yards (21-M.Butler). EPA +0.6 WP 0% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR FLAT
- 4:08 HST 1 & 10 (4:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler scrambles right end pushed ob at NE 28 for 3 yards (53-K.Van Noy). PENALTY on HOU-74-C.Clark, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 31 - No Play. EPA -1.0 WP 0% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
- 3:59 HST 1 & 20 (3:59) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 41-J.Grimes to NE 26 for 15 yards (54-D.Hightower) [23-P.Chung]. EPA +1.1 WP 0% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR pressure SCREEN
- 3:17 HST 2 & 5 (3:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle intended for 84-R.Griffin INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Harmon at NE 3. 30-D.Harmon to NE 34 for 31 yards (71-X.Su'a-Filo). EPA -5.2 WP 0% SHOTGUN 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR GO
- 3:08 NWE 1 & 10 (3:08) 29-L.Blount right tackle to NE 35 for 1 yard (98-D.Reader). EPA -0.4 WP 100% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 2:27 NWE 2 & 9 (2:27) 29-L.Blount left tackle to HOU 47 for 18 yards (43-C.Moore). EPA +1.4 WP 100% I_FORM 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
- 2:00 NWE 1 & 10 (2:00) 12-T.Brady kneels to HOU 48 for -1 yards. EPA -0.6 WP 100% 2 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR
- 1:21 NWE 2 & 11 (1:21) 12-T.Brady kneels to HOU 49 for -1 yards. EPA -0.8 WP 100% 2 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR
- 0:38 NWE 3 & 12 (:38) 12-T.Brady kneels to 50 for -1 yards. EPA -1.2 WP 100% 2 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR
- NWE END GAME Patriots 6th straight Conference Championship Game appearance, most all-time (Oakland, 5). Patriots 30th postseason win, ties 49ers for 4th-most all-time (GB, 33, Dallas, 34 & Pitt 35). NE-12 Brady’s 23rd career postseason win, extends his NFL record. Bill Belichick 24th career postseason win, most by head coach in NFL history (Tom Landry, 20). Robert Kraft's 26th career postseason win, 3rd-most all-time by an owner.