The Houston Texans advanced to the divisional round of the NFL postseason with a convincing win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Kansas City Chiefs are next, and the Texans will be the first playoff team to attempt to stop quarterback Patrick Mahomes from leading his team to a Super Bowl three-peat.
The last time these teams played, the Texans lost 27-19 in a close-fought battle. Quarterback C.J. Stroud did not have his best day, recording two interceptions alongside two touchdowns, and the defense couldn’t stop Mahomes from methodically working his way up and down the field.
The Chiefs earned the No. 1 seed based on a strong defense and Mahomes’ clutch play. However, they’ve played with very little room for error this year, winning their games by an average of 7.1 points. The Texans’ offense has not been fantastic, but Stroud’s connection with star receiver Nico Collins has proven to be one of the best combinations in the NFL this season. Even so, Houston will need some of their other receivers to step up if it wants to crack Kansas City’s defense.
Another weakness the Texans can exploit is the Chiefs’ offensive line. Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter have to be at their very best to wreak havoc against Mahomes, one of the hardest-to-sack quarterbacks in the NFL.
Here’s everything to know about the Texans’ divisional round playoff game against the Chiefs:
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 24: Shaq Mason #69 of the Houston Texans and Dameon Pierce #31 celebrate after a touchdown in the first quarter of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Texans vs. Chiefs updates
Coming soon…
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 game Saturday?
TV Channel: ABC
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)
Houston Texans 2024 schedule
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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