What time do the Patriots play Texans Saturday (TV start, kickoff)?

The Patriots will host the Texans Saturday night in the AFC divisional round.

Kickoff for the game is set for 8:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The game will be broadcast nationally on CBS.

New England is, as of Thursday afternoon, a 16-point favorite against Houston. The Pats pounded the Texans in Week 3 of the season, 27-0, without starting quarterback Tom Brady.

If the Patriots get past the Texans, they will advance to the AFC Championship game, which will be played on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 6:40 p.m..