WATCH: Patriots CB Carlton Davis III pulls off unreal interception

The New England Patriots have been locked in defensively to start Sunday’s AFC divisional round matchup against the Houston Texans.

Their impressive first quarter was highlighted by a spectacular interception by Patriots CB Carlton Davis III.

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As Davis snagged the errant throw by Texans QB CJ Stroud, he was barely able to keep his left knee in bounds as it made contact with the ground, making it a legal interception.

The momentum boost would be short-lived though, as the Patriots gave the ball back after QB Drake Maye had the ball punched out of his hands.

As the second quarter began, the Texans capitalized on the turnover and scored a touchdown to take a 10-7 lead.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published Jan 18, 2026

JAMES PARKER

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.