Tom Brady breaks record as New England Patriots beat Houston Texans in play-offs

The New England Patriots returned to the AFC Championship game and a rematch with the Baltimore Ravens after a largely comfortable 41-28 win over the Houston Texans at Foxborough.

Consolation

Devier Posey hauled in an amazing juggling catch as he dived into the end zone to pull a touchdown back for Houston and Foster caught another to close to within ten points, but a Patriots field-goal iced the game at 41-28. Schaub did finish with 343 yards and two touchdowns, but most of that came towards the end of the game and his one interception was also crucial - Foster led the Texans with 90 yards rushing, 63 yards receiving and two total touchdowns. Ridley had 82 yards and Vereen 41 to go along with his 83-yard receiving day and three total touchdowns in what was a stellar performance from him. Aaron Hernandez caught six balls for 85 yards as he covered for the early loss of fellow tight end Rob Gronkowski, who left the game after re-injuring the arm he has surgery on during the season, with initial reports suggesting his season is over. With New England hosting the flying Baltimore Ravens next weekend in a repeat of last year's AFC title game, the absence of Gronkowski could be a big loss for Brady as he looks to get his team right back to the Super Bowl.