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WATCH: New England Patriots strike again with electric pick-six

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January 18, 2026

Closeup shot of Patriots CB Marcus Jones.

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The New England Patriots and Houston Texans continue to exchange blows in their AFC divisional round battle. The latest highlight came from Patriots CB Marcus Jones, who picked off Texans QB CJ Stroud near the 25-yard line before taking it back for a touchdown.

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As Stroud threw the ball away to avoid being sacked, Jones’ perfect timing led to the impressive pick-six.

The stunning play helped the Patriots regain a narrow 14-10 lead with just over ten minutes to play in the second quarter.

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James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.