Texans - Patriots Playoff Preview: Keys to Victory

The Texans are in Foxborough tonight to take on the Patriots in a Divisional Round bout. As more than two-touchdown underdogs headed into the matchup, Houston is in position to pull off an enormous upset, and propel themselves into an AFC Championship for the first time in franchise history. Houston will have to dominate all three facets of the game if they hope to advance.

1. The Texans have to improve their turnover margin. This starts with the defensive line and the secondary, who will attempt to force a few mistakes out of Tom Brady and his arsenal of offensive weapons. A forced fumble or interception could be the difference between a win and a loss in the playoffs, and the Texans need…