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Memorable Moments: Patriots AFC Divisional Round Games, presented by Empower
As the Patriots prepare for their 20th AFC Divisional Round game on Saturday vs. the Houston Texans, we take a look back at some memorable divisional round games in franchise history.

Chris Hogan.

Chris Hogan.

Chris Hogan.

Chris Hogan.

Mike Gillislee (35).

Mike Gillislee (35).

Rex Burkhead (34).

Rex Burkhead (34).

Jan. 16., 2005. Patriot 20, Colts 3.New England controlled the clock and kept league MVP Peyton Manning in check, as the Pats shut down the high-octane Colts. Tom Brady tossed a five-yard TD pass to David Givens and ran in a one-yard score for the Patriots, who held the ball for 37:43.

Jan. 14, 2007. Patriots 24, Chargers 21.Trailing by eight with just over eight minutes to go, the Patriots rallied out west. Reche Caldwell caught a four-yard TD pass from Tom Brady and Kevin Faulk added a two-point rush to tie the game at 21 with 4:36 left, and Stephen Gostkowski booted a 31-yard go-ahead field goal with 70 seconds remaining. Â

 Jan. 12, 2008. Patriots 31, Jaguars 20. Tom Brady was Tom Terrific – and nearly perfect. The Patriots QB completed 26 of 28 passes for 262 yards and three touchdowns, two to TE Ben Watson, to lead New England to a win over Jacksonville. Brady's completion percentage of 92.9 set an NFL record for regular-season and playoff games.Â

Chris Hogan.

Chris Hogan.

Jan. 13, 2013. Patriots 41, Texans 28.RB Stephan Ridley ran for 82 yards and a score, RB Shane Vereen totaled 124 yards (83 receiving, 41 rushing) and two scores, and WR Wes caught eight passes for 131 yards in the first playoff meeting between New England and Houston.Â

Mike Gillislee (35).

Mike Gillislee (35).

Deatrich Wise (91).

Deatrich Wise (91).

Jan. 16, 2016. Patriots 27, Cheifs 20.Rob Gronkowski caught seven passes for 83 yards and two touchdowns, and made another clutch grab, recovering an onside kick by Cairo Santos with just over a minute to go after the Chiefs cut the lead to 27-20 with 1:18 remaining. Tom Brady added a one-yard TD run.Â