NFL Divisional Round Set as Texans Face Chiefs in Playoff Rematch

The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs prepare for their AFC divisional matchup, with Kansas City aiming for a third consecutive Super Bowl appearance.

The Kansas City Chiefs, the AFC's top seed, will host the Houston Texans in the divisional round on Saturday, January 18, following Houston's dominant wild-card win over the Chargers.
Kansas City enters the game well-rested, having secured a first-round bye and not played a significant game since Week 16, which included a 27-19 victory over Houston.
The Texans, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, delivered a strong defensive performance in the wild-card round, notching four interceptions against the Chargers.
Patrick Mahomes, undefeated in six career divisional-round games, aims to guide Kansas City to a seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game appearance before turning 30.
This matchup adds another chapter to the storied playoff rivalry between Kansas City and Houston, with past clashes including dramatic comebacks and memorable collapses.