Patrick Mahomes drew highly debatable “Roughing the Passer” penalties in the first and third quarters against Will Anderson Jr. and Henry To’oTo’o, respectively. The latter’s infraction led to Mahomes throwing a pivotal touchdown pass to Travis Kelce that helped KC extend their lead to eight.
The Texans were flagged for two penalties on plays that involved hits to Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, and each sparked significant controversy.
The Kansas City Chiefs are heading back to the AFC championship game for a seventh straight year after beating the Houston Texans 23-14 at home on Saturday. They will host the winner of Sunday's Ravens-Bills divisional playoff game next Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.
Despite the league's stated desire to remove the technique from the game, no hip-drop tackle penalties were called until Week 16 when Carolina Panthers linebacker Jacoby Windmon was flagged for a hip-drop tackle against Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner.
Stay updated on Patrick Mahomes' injury status as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round. Mahomes is cleared to play, boosting the Chiefs' chances against the formidable Texans defense.
Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) rolls out to throw against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter of a 2025 AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud finds tight end Dalton Schultz for a 34-yard gain against the Kansas City Chiefs on the team's opening drive.
The Houston Texans' season has come to an end on Saturday. After a commanding win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card Round, they were the lowest see
The Kansas City Chiefs are inevitable once the playoffs come around. They could look lifeless on offense and defense during the regular season, but they know wh
Mahomes had a lot of help from tight end Travis Kelce, who finished with seven catches for 117 yards and one touchdown and made some special NFL history in the process. After the game, Kelce caught up with Texans tight end Dalton Schultz, who relayed a classy message: “You’re a walking legend,” Schultz told Kelce.