http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Last year in the AFC Championship Game, New England Patriots running backs Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen were two rookies in street clothes -- and ne...]]> January 17, 2013 09:00:36 PST The New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 41-28 Sunday in the divisional round of the playoffs. But the game would not have been that close...]]> January 14, 2013 13:00:42 PST The New England Patriots' top-ranked offense will be fine without Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski, who reinjured his arm Sunday against the Houston ...]]> January 14, 2013 11:48:41 PST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots had a celebratory locker room after beating the Houston Texans, 41-28, Sunday night. However, the season-...]]> January 14, 2013 07:00:42 PST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Joe Flacco. ... Matt Ryan. ... Colin Kaepernick. Tom Brady. If you're looking for a clear-cut favorite among the NFL's...]]> January 13, 2013 20:59:17 PST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A few thoughts on the New England Patriots' 41-28 divisional playoff victory over the Houston Texans. What it means: The Patri...]]> January 13, 2013 16:56:10 PST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots lead the Houston Texans, 17-13, at haltime. Here are some notes at intermission: Patriots Pro Bow...]]> January 13, 2013 15:08:48 PST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Here are the New England Patriots you will not see in Sunday's playoff game against the Houston Texans: Patriots DE Jake B...]]> January 13, 2013 12:09:19 PST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Just two weeks ago, we were discussing the New England Patriots hosting a wild-card game, then potentially traveling to Houston a...]]> January 13, 2013 08:00:27 PST Here are the most interesting stories Sunday in the AFC East: After an exciting start to the divisional round on Saturday, the New England Patriot...]]> January 13, 2013 05:00:26 PST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots received some good fortune Saturday during the divisional round of the playoffs. The top-seeded Denve...]]> January 12, 2013 18:26:48 PST The AFC East blog is leaving its sunny Miami headquarters for a cold, but exciting trip to Foxborough, Mass. I will be covering the divisional-round m...]]> January 12, 2013 13:00:56 PST Five nuggets of knowledge about Sunday's Houston Texans-New England Patriots divisional-round playoff game at Gillette Stadium: Guarding against ov...]]> January 11, 2013 10:30:23 PST Everyone knows quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots' top-rated offense will be ready for the postseason. But what exactly do we make of ...]]> January 11, 2013 08:00:00 PST The New England Patriots' offensive line has played well this year. But they know a big challenge is ahead Sunday when they face the defensive line of...]]> January 10, 2013 14:52:49 PST