2 min read • January 16, 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs are set to host the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. CT at Arrowhead Stadium.
The Chiefs concluded the regular season with a 15-2 record, securing the AFC's top seed. They aim to become the first team in the Super Bowl era to win three consecutive championships.
The Texans finished with a 10-7 record, clinching the AFC South title. They advanced to the Divisional Round after a commanding 32-12 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card round.
Mecole Hardman (WR): Limited participation in practice Tuesday and Wednesday due to a knee injury; remains on the Reserve/Injured list.
Jaylen Watson (CB): Full participation in practice after fracturing his left ankle in Week 7; possible to return to bolster the secondary.
Patrick Mahomes (QB): Full participation in practice despite an ankle issue; set to lead the offense.
Chris Jones (DT): Full participation in practice with a calf injury; key to the defensive front and will play.
Joe Mixon (RB): Limited participation in practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury; listed as Questionable for Saturday and status to be monitored.
Robert Woods (WR): DNP Wednesday and Thursday due to a hip injury listed as Questionable for Saturday.
Dalton Schultz (TE): Limited participation in practice Tuesday and Wednesday with a shoulder injury, will be available to play.
Azeez Al-Shaair (LB): Limited participation in practice Wednesday with a knee injury; crucial for defensive schemes, listed as Questionable for Saturday.
Shaq Mason (G): Limited participation in practice due Wednesday to an MCL injury sustained n Week 16 against the Chiefs; vital for offensive line stability and will be available.
Denico Autry (DE): Limited participation in practice Tuesday and Wednesday with a knee injury; significant for pass rush and will be available.
The Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, have been dominant, though many victories were closely contested.
Their offense will face a formidable Texans defense that forced four interceptions in their Wild Card win over the Chargers.
The Texans' defensive strategy, featuring overloaded fronts and pressure from edge rushers like Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr., aims to disrupt Mahomes' rhythm.
Offensively, the Texans will rely on quarterback C.J. Stroud, who threw for 282 yards in the Wild Card round.
The Chiefs' defense, with the potential return of cornerback Jaylen Watson, will look to capitalize on any offensive lapses.
This matchup promises a strategic battle between the Chiefs' high-powered offense and the Texans' resilient defense. Both teams' health and execution will be pivotal in determining who advances to the AFC Championship Game.
DeAndre Hopkins Over 31.5 Receiving Yards
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