The Chiefs (15-2) are set to take on the Texans (10-7) in the AFC divisional round of the 2025 NFL playoffs. With it, the Chiefs begin another playoff run, with their sites set on winning a Super Bowl for a third consecutive year.
The Chiefs are well-rested, coming off a first-round bye after earning the No. 1 overall seed within their conference. The Texans, meanwhile, defeated the Los Angeles Chargers, 32-12, at home in the wild-card round.
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Unsurprisingly, Kansas City is an 8.5-point favorite against Houston at home. While the Chiefs have had some close calls in games this season, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City offense are expected to match up well against the Texans. The Chiefs beat the Texans, 27-19, on Dec. 21.
Houston running back Joe Mixon missed practice Thursday and is questionable to suit up Saturday. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 282 yards with a touchdown and an interception against the Chargers, rushing for another 42 yards.
The Sporting News tracked the divisional playoff game between the Chiefs and Texans, including results and highlights from the game.
We'll include live updates as kickoff gets closer at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The NFL playoffs kick off with the Chiefs vs. Texans on Saturday, Jan. 18. Kickoff from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City will be at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The Chiefs-Texans divisional game is the lone broadcast for ABC and ESPN's networks. The broadcast crew will feature the usual Monday Night Football crew in Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Lisa Salters on the sideline.