The Houston Texans superior to the divisional spherical of the NFL postseason with a convincing win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs are subsequent, and the Texans would be the first playoff crew to aim to cease quarterback Patrick Mahomes from main his crew to a Tremendous Bowl three-peat.

The final time these groups performed, the Texans misplaced 27-19 in a close-fought battle. Quarterback C.J. Stroud didn’t have his finest day, recording two interceptions alongside two touchdowns, and the protection could not cease Mahomes from methodically working his approach up and down the sphere.

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The Chiefs earned the No. 1 seed primarily based on a powerful protection and Mahomes’ clutch play. Nonetheless, they’ve performed with little or no room for error this yr, profitable their video games by a mean of seven.1 factors. The Texans’ offense has not been unbelievable, however Stroud’s reference to star receiver Nico Collins has confirmed to be probably the greatest mixtures within the NFL this season. Even so, Houston will want a few of their different receivers to step up if it needs to crack Kansas Metropolis’s protection.

One other weak point the Texans can exploit is the Chiefs’ offensive line. Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter should be at their perfect to wreak havoc towards Mahomes, one of many hardest-to-sack quarterbacks within the NFL.

Here is every part to know concerning the Texans’ divisional spherical playoff sport towards the Chiefs:

Texans vs. Chiefs updates

FINAL: Chiefs 23, Texans 14

This autumn, 1:39 — Chiefs sack occasion ends Texans’ season

Stroud has been underneath stress all evening and is sacked on third and 10 for the Chiefs’ eighth of the evening. He limps off the sphere once more, forcing a Texans subject objective. Fairbairn’s kick is blocked by Leo Chenal and the Chiefs are on their solution to the AFC Championship sport.

This autumn, 4:38 — Texans getting ready to elimination

After two consecutive three-and-outs, the Chiefs are knocking on the door of one other AFC Championship sport look. Kansas Metropolis working again Kareem Hunt breaks a number of tackles to place his crew on Houston’s 18-yard line. Worthy catches a ball wanting the primary down marker and a subject objective extends the Chiefs’ result in 23-12

This autumn, 9:59 — Texans up towards it

The drive begins properly for Houston, as Stroud makes a number of good passes to make it to Kansas Metropolis’s facet of the sphere. Nonetheless, the Chiefs’ protection turns up the stress, with blitzes forcing Stroud into two straight incompletions. The Texans go for it on fourth down however Stroud is unable to discover a goal as they flip the ball over on downs.

This autumn, 11:52 — Mahomes works his magic

The Chiefs reply to the Texans’ landing with one other lengthy drive, aided by an pointless roughness name on the Texans. Houston forces a 3rd down attempt within the crimson zone, however Mahomes works his magic and hits Kelce whereas falling for an 11-yard landing. Chiefs hit the sphere objective and lead 20-12.

Q3, 4:36 — Texans controlling the clock

The Texans’ first offensive drive popping out of the half is strictly what they wanted. Stroud and working again Joe Mixon slowly work their approach down the sphere, changing a number of third downs and draining 10 minutes of clock. Mixon finishes the drive with a 13-yard landing run, however Fairbairn’s additional level is not any good. Chiefs lead 13-12.

Finish of first half: Chiefs 13, Texans 6

With the half coming to an finish, the Texans are in a position to drive all the way down to the Chiefs’ 29-yard line, the place they’re pressured to accept a subject objective. Houston kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn nails the 48-yard subject objective leaving Kansas Metropolis 16 seconds left to work with. They elect to let the clock run out.

Q2, 4:36 — Mahomes, Kelce crack Texans protection

The Chiefs discover an explosive play as Mahomes finds tight finish Travis Kelce for a 49-yard reception that takes the offense all the way down to the Texans’ six-yard line. A couple of performs later, working again Kareem Hunt lastly cracks the sport open with a one-yard landing run. Chiefs lead 13-3.

Q2, 7:06 — Stroud sacked once more, Texans subject objective is blocked

On the following drive, Will Anderson Jr. sacks Mahomes on third all the way down to pressure a punt. Stroud’s knee seems high quality on the following offensive drive, as he scrambles 28 yards to transform a 3rd and 10. He isn’t so fortunate on the following third down, as former Longhorns Charles Omenihu sacks Stroud. The following subject objective is blocked.

Q1, 1:05 — Chiefs pressure a Texans punt

The TV broadcast stories that Stroud is coping with discomfort in his left knee. The quarterback returns for the Texans’ drive and completes a number of passes earlier than Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones sacks him on third down, forcing a punt.

Q1, 3:59 — Texans protection holds regular within the redzone

The Texans pressure an errant throw by Mahomes on third down however a roughing the passer penalty offers the Chiefs a recent set of downs. Mahomes connects with Xavier Worthy to succeed in the crimson zone once more. Houston’s protection holds up once more to pressure one other subject objective.

Q1, 8:41 — C.J. Stroud limping, Texans tie the sport

After driving all the way down to the Chiefs’ 14-yard line, Stroud scrambles ahead for 2 yards on third down however is tackled wanting the primary down marker. The quarterback limps off the sphere because the Texans tie the sport with their very own subject objective.

Q1, 13:58 — Chiefs accept a subject objective

The Chiefs get issues began rapidly with a 63-yard kickoff return. A 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty by former Longhorn Kris Boyd offers Mahomes a primary down on the Texans’ 13-yard line. Nonetheless, the Chiefs go three and out and accept a subject objective.

Texans vs. Chiefs inactives

Chiefs:

• Mecole Hardman (Out)
• Jaylen Watson (Questionable)

Texans:

• Teagan Quitoriano (Out)
• Joe Mixon (Questionable)
• Azeez Al-Shaair (Questionable)
• Robert Woods (Questionable)

What channel is Texans vs Chiefs sport Saturday?

TV Channel: ABC

Streaming: Fubo); ESPN+

Texans versus Chiefs will be broadcast nationally on ABC during the divisional round of the 2024 NFL season. Noah Eagle, (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color) and Kathryn Tapper (sideline) will be the broadcast crew.

How to watch Texans vs Chiefs on livestream

Streaming options for the game include Fubo and ESPN+.

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When and where do the Houston Texans play Saturday?

• Date: Jan. 18
• Start time: 3:30 p.m.
• Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

More:Houston Texans schedule, results 2024: Time, TV channel for NFL playoff game

Texans vs Chiefs prediction, picks, betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, Jan. 14.

• Spread: Chiefs by 8 points.
• Over/under: 42 points
• Moneyline: Texans (+375), Chiefs (-500)

All kickoffs are listed in Central time.

• Sept. 8: Texans beat Colts, 29-27, in Week 1
• Sept. 15: Texans beat Bears, 19-13, in Week 2
• Sept. 22: Vikings beat Texans, 34-7, in Week 3
• Sept. 29: Texans beat Jaguars 24-20, in Week 4
• Oct. 6: Texans beat Bills, 23-20, in Week 5
• Oct. 13: Texans beat Patriots, 41-21, in Week 6
• Oct. 20: Packers beat Texans, 24-22, in Week 7
• Oct. 27: Texans beat Colts, 23-20 in Week 8
• Oct. 31: Jets beat Texans, 21-13, in Week 9
• Nov. 10: Lions beat Texans, 26-23, in Week 10
• Nov. 18: Texans beat Cowboys, 34-10, in Week 11
• Nov. 24: Titans beat Texans, 32-27, in Week 12
• Dec. 1: Texans beat Jaguars, 23-20, in Week 13
• Dec. 8: Week 14 bye
• Dec. 15: Texans beat Dolphins, 20-12, in Week 15
• Dec. 21: Chiefs beat Texans, 27-19, in Week 16
• Dec. 25: Ravens beat Texans, 31-2, in Week 17
• Jan. 5: Texans beat Titans, 23-14, in Week 18
• Jan. 11: Texans beat Chargers, 32-12, in wild-card round

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