For the seventh consecutive year, the Kansas City Chiefs are in the AFC Championship Game.In a defensive battle, the Chiefs defeated Houston 23-14 in Saturday’s AFC Divisional Round game at Arrowhead Stadium.Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce made significant contributions, including a touchdown reception that extended Kansas City’s lead to 20-12 in the fourth quarter.A 49-yard reception by Kelce late in the second quarter set up Kareem Hunt’s one-yard touchdown run.Both quarterbacks experienced consistent pressure throughout the game.Kansas City’s defense recorded eight sacks on C.J. Stroud, while Mahomes was sacked three times and hit an additional five times.The Chiefs will face the winner of the Buffalo Bills-Baltimore Ravens game, scheduled to take place Sunday in Baltimore.Andy Reid netted his 300th win:Mahomes on heading back to the AFC Championship:Chris Jones nabbed one of an astounding eight sacks:Kareem Hunt scored the first Chiefs touchdown of the night:George Karlaftis went beast-mode, netting three sacks against the Texans:Chiefs-Texans fourth quarter: 1:39 – After sacking Stroud for an eighth time, the Chiefs block a field goal and are a few plays away from wrapping this up. 1:57 – The Texans are driving to cut the Chiefs’ lead down to one possession. Kansas City’s defense has sacked Stroud seven times in the game. A third down is coming up after the two minute warning. 4:38 – Kansas City extended its lead to 23-12 over Houston with a 27-yard field goal by Butker. The drive spanned seven plays for 36 yards in 2:57. The Chiefs capitalized on key plays, including a 12-yard run by K.Hunt and a 9-yard pass from Mahomes to Worthy.9:59 – George Karlaftis’ fifth career postseason sack was a pivotal moment. The sack forced a turnover on downs, giving Kansas City possession in Houston territory.In a game that’s been a defensive slugfest, any score could seal the outcome.11:56 – It’s January, which means another big play from Mahomes and Kelce.Mahomes connected with Kelce on an 11-yard touchdown pass to cap a 13-play, 81-yard drive that consumed 7:44 of the clock in the fourth quarter.Mahomes made the throw as he was being sacked. Hunt picked up a big 4th-and-1 conversion to keep the drive going. Kansas City now leads 20-12.Chiefs-Texans third quarter:The Chiefs are driving and face a big fourth down coming up to begin the final quarter. An unnecessary roughness call against the Texans was made: 4:36 – The Texans capped a 15-play, 82-yard drive with Mixon’s 13-yard touchdown run, their first touchdown of the game. The drive consumed over 10 minutes of the clock, but the extra point attempt was missed.Houston is dominating statistically, outgaining Kansas City 275 yards to 123.The Texans also lead in time of possession, holding the ball for 27:33 compared to Kansas City’s 12:51.6:30 – The Texans are achieving something few teams have managed against the Chiefs’ defense: successfully running the ball. Joe Mixon has 71 yards on 16 carries, and as a team, the Texans have rushed for 127 yards.7:33 – The Texans’ opening drive of the half has consumed half of the game clock of the third quarter. They’re deep in Chiefs territory.Chiefs-Texans second quarter: 5:00 – Taking advantage of the missed field goal, the Chiefs orchestrated a 5-play, 55-yard drive to extend their lead to 13-3.Big plays included a 49-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce, setting up a 1st-and-goal situation at the Houston 6-yard line. Kareem Hunt capped the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run on third-and-goal.7:01 – Charles Omenihu’s sack of Stroud on third down halts a Texans drive. Ka’imi Fairbairn misses the field goal.11:30 – After a promising start to the drive, the Texans’ defensive line steps up once again. Will Anderson Jr. sacks Mahomes, ending a drive that had reached Texans’ territory.Mahomes has now been sacked twice and hit five times in the game.Chiefs-Texans first quarter: 0:48 – While the Chiefs’ offense is rusty, its defense is starting to get to Stroud. Chris Jones ends a Texans’ drive with a sack:3:59 – Aided by a 15-yard penalty against the Texans and a 23-yard reception by Travis Kelce, the Chiefs advance 40 yards but are once again forced to settle for a field goal.The Texans’ defensive line is finding early success against the Chiefs, with Mahomes already taking three hits in the game.8:41 – Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is off to a solid start. Stroud led Houston on a 10-play, 68-yard drive to tie the game at 3. His 34-yard connection with Dalton Schultz was the highlight of the drive.14:00 – Sideline cameras catch Texans cornerback Kris Boyd shoving special teams coach Frank Ross.14:06 – Nikko Remigio’s 63-yard return sets up the Chiefs in great field position, but they’re unable to do much with it. Harrison Butker’s field goal gives Kansas City an early 3-0 lead. Chiefs-Texans inactives:CHIEFS INACTIVESS Deon BushT Ethan DriskellDE Malik HerringOL C.J. HansonOL Wanya MorrisCB Keith TaylorDE Joshua UcheTEXANS INACTIVESG Nick BroekerC/G Kendrick GreenDT Kurt HinishDE Jerry HughesRB J.J. TaylorLB Devin WhiteChiefs-Texans, Round 1:The Chiefs defeated Houston 27-19 just before Christmas.Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes went 28-for-41 for 260 yards, while Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 23-of-39 passes for 244 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.Xavier Worthy led all receivers with 65 yards and a touchdown on seven catches.Joe Thuney Reportedly Will Start at Left TackleOne of the biggest thorns in the Chiefs’ side this season has been the left tackle position.Thuney, normally a guard, has had to step in to provide Mahomes some reliable protection on his blind side.Thuney will reportedly start at left tackle in Saturday’s game. Since Thuney shifted to tackle, Mahomes has been sacked just once.Jaylen Watson Activated from IRThe cornerback was a reliable piece of the Chiefs’ top-tier defense.He was injured early in the season but is expected to see some playing time.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —For the seventh consecutive year, the Kansas City Chiefs are in the AFC Championship Game.
In a defensive battle, the Chiefs defeated Houston 23-14 in Saturday’s AFC Divisional Round game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce made significant contributions, including a touchdown reception that extended Kansas City’s lead to 20-12 in the fourth quarter.
A 49-yard reception by Kelce late in the second quarter set up Kareem Hunt’s one-yard touchdown run.
Both quarterbacks experienced consistent pressure throughout the game.
Kansas City’s defense recorded eight sacks on C.J. Stroud, while Mahomes was sacked three times and hit an additional five times.
The Chiefs will face the winner of the Buffalo Bills-Baltimore Ravens game, scheduled to take place Sunday in Baltimore.
Andy Reid netted his 300th win:
Chris Jones nabbed one of an astounding eight sacks:
Kareem Hunt scored the first Chiefs touchdown of the night:
George Karlaftis went beast-mode, netting three sacks against the Texans:
Chiefs-Texans fourth quarter:
1:39 – After sacking Stroud for an eighth time, the Chiefs block a field goal and are a few plays away from wrapping this up.
1:57 – The Texans are driving to cut the Chiefs’ lead down to one possession. Kansas City’s defense has sacked Stroud seven times in the game.
A third down is coming up after the two minute warning.
4:38 – Kansas City extended its lead to 23-12 over Houston with a 27-yard field goal by Butker.
The drive spanned seven plays for 36 yards in 2:57. The Chiefs capitalized on key plays, including a 12-yard run by K.Hunt and a 9-yard pass from Mahomes to Worthy.
9:59 – George Karlaftis’ fifth career postseason sack was a pivotal moment. The sack forced a turnover on downs, giving Kansas City possession in Houston territory.
In a game that’s been a defensive slugfest, any score could seal the outcome.
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11:56 – It’s January, which means another big play from Mahomes and Kelce.
Mahomes connected with Kelce on an 11-yard touchdown pass to cap a 13-play, 81-yard drive that consumed 7:44 of the clock in the fourth quarter.
Mahomes made the throw as he was being sacked. Hunt picked up a big 4th-and-1 conversion to keep the drive going.
Kansas City now leads 20-12.
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Chiefs-Texans third quarter:
The Chiefs are driving and face a big fourth down coming up to begin the final quarter.
An unnecessary roughness call against the Texans was made:
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4:36 – The Texans capped a 15-play, 82-yard drive with Mixon’s 13-yard touchdown run, their first touchdown of the game. The drive consumed over 10 minutes of the clock, but the extra point attempt was missed.
Houston is dominating statistically, outgaining Kansas City 275 yards to 123.
The Texans also lead in time of possession, holding the ball for 27:33 compared to Kansas City’s 12:51.
6:30 – The Texans are achieving something few teams have managed against the Chiefs’ defense: successfully running the ball. Joe Mixon has 71 yards on 16 carries, and as a team, the Texans have rushed for 127 yards.
7:33 – The Texans’ opening drive of the half has consumed half of the game clock of the third quarter. They’re deep in Chiefs territory.
Chiefs-Texans second quarter:
5:00 – Taking advantage of the missed field goal, the Chiefs orchestrated a 5-play, 55-yard drive to extend their lead to 13-3.
Big plays included a 49-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce, setting up a 1st-and-goal situation at the Houston 6-yard line.
Kareem Hunt capped the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run on third-and-goal.
7:01 – Charles Omenihu’s sack of Stroud on third down halts a Texans drive. Ka’imi Fairbairn misses the field goal.
11:30 – After a promising start to the drive, the Texans’ defensive line steps up once again. Will Anderson Jr. sacks Mahomes, ending a drive that had reached Texans’ territory.
Mahomes has now been sacked twice and hit five times in the game.
Chiefs-Texans first quarter:
0:48 – While the Chiefs’ offense is rusty, its defense is starting to get to Stroud. Chris Jones ends a Texans’ drive with a sack:
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3:59 – Aided by a 15-yard penalty against the Texans and a 23-yard reception by Travis Kelce, the Chiefs advance 40 yards but are once again forced to settle for a field goal.
The Texans’ defensive line is finding early success against the Chiefs, with Mahomes already taking three hits in the game.
8:41 – Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is off to a solid start. Stroud led Houston on a 10-play, 68-yard drive to tie the game at 3. His 34-yard connection with Dalton Schultz was the highlight of the drive.
14:00 – Sideline cameras catch Texans cornerback Kris Boyd shoving special teams coach Frank Ross.
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#Texans CB Kris Boyd gets into it with special teams coach Frank Ross.
Seems like a big deal, but it’s not: This is the playoffs! Emotions run high and dudes are passionate! pic.twitter.com/nwjvPfhag5
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 18, 2025
14:06 – Nikko Remigio’s 63-yard return sets up the Chiefs in great field position, but they’re unable to do much with it. Harrison Butker’s field goal gives Kansas City an early 3-0 lead.
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Chiefs-Texans inactives:
CHIEFS INACTIVES
- S Deon Bush
- T Ethan Driskell
- DE Malik Herring
- OL C.J. Hanson
- OL Wanya Morris
- CB Keith Taylor
- DE Joshua Uche
TEXANS INACTIVES
- G Nick Broeker
- C/G Kendrick Green
- DT Kurt Hinish
- DE Jerry Hughes
- RB J.J. Taylor
- LB Devin White
Chiefs-Texans, Round 1:
The Chiefs defeated Houston 27-19 just before Christmas.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes went 28-for-41 for 260 yards, while Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 23-of-39 passes for 244 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
Xavier Worthy led all receivers with 65 yards and a touchdown on seven catches.
Joe Thuney Reportedly Will Start at Left Tackle
One of the biggest thorns in the Chiefs’ side this season has been the left tackle position.
Thuney, normally a guard, has had to step in to provide Mahomes some reliable protection on his blind side.
Thuney will reportedly start at left tackle in Saturday’s game. Since Thuney shifted to tackle, Mahomes has been sacked just once.
Jaylen Watson Activated from IR
The cornerback was a reliable piece of the Chiefs’ top-tier defense.
He was injured early in the season but is expected to see some playing time.
