Texans vs. Chiefs Live Updates: Kansas City Kicks Off Quest for Third Straight Championship in Divisional Showdown Against Houston

This season, the Kansas City Chiefs have been labeled as “inevitable” as they pursue a third consecutive Super Bowl title. They achieved an impressive 13-0 record, with only two regular-season losses—against Buffalo and Denver when their top players were resting in Week 18.

The Chiefs have proven they can win in many different ways. Still, some skeptics wonder if they might be vulnerable. Although they tend to play well against stronger teams, critics raise the “rust versus rest” debate. With no significant games since Christmas Day, their key players have had a lengthy 24-day break.

In their last matchup, the Chiefs faced the Texans in Week 16, securing a 27-19 victory right before the holidays. Meanwhile, the Texans recently triumphed over the Los Angeles Chargers, winning 32-12 in the wildcard round. Joe Mixon’s standout performance included 106 rushing yards and a touchdown. Quarterback C.J. Stroud and head coach DeMeco Ryans have made history by becoming just the third quarterback-coach duo to win playoff games in their first two NFL seasons together. An upset victory over the Chiefs would mark the Texans’ first appearance in the AFC Championship.

On game day in Kansas City, weather reports predict chilly conditions, with kickoff temperatures expected to be around 20 degrees, potentially dropping into the teens later.

Here’s what you need to know about watching the Chiefs versus Texans:

• Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
• Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
• TV Channel: ABC, ESPN
• Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo

As excitement builds for the game, fans are eager to see if the Chiefs can maintain their dominance or if the Texans will bring the unexpected.