The Kansas City Chiefs don't have many unanswered questions as they prepare for their first taste of playoff action in 2025. For the most part, the well-rested back-to-back champions are set to turn their December developments into January victories.
Three Chiefs — defensive lineman Chris Jones, center Creed Humphrey and guard/tackle Joe Thuney — were selected to the Players All-Pro team this week. The NFL players determine this annual all-star team via the NFL Players Association — players vote for others at their position as well as positions against which they line up.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, All-Pro guard Joe Thuney will get the call at left tackle over D.J. Humphries to start against the Houston Texans, marking his fourth game at the position.
The Chiefs continue their quest for a three-peat against the Texans in the Divisional Round. Take a look at some key matchups and prediction.
Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), right guard Shaq Mason (knee), offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (ankle) and wide receiver Robert Woods (hip) also were active. Woods did not practice all week and had been listed as questionable.
How will the KC Chiefs fare when they host the Houston Texans in the divisional round of the playoffs? Let's predict KC's first outing of the postseason.
Former long-time Cardinals starter at left tackle D.J. Humphries has been benched ahead of Kansas City's matchup against the Houston Texans according to ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler:
Chiefs 8-9. Series record: Chiefs lead 10-5. Last meeting: Chiefs beats Texans 27-19 on Dec. 21 in Kansas City, Mo. Last week: Texans beat Chargers 32-12; Chiefs off. Texans offense: overall (18), rush (14),
The Houston Texans are at the Kansas City Chiefs at 3:30 p.m. today on ABC/ESPN in an AFC divisional playoff. The Texans have never advanced past this round and will have to pull an upset on the top-seeded Chiefs.
Cornerback Jaylen Watson is officially off the injured reserve list and is on the 53 active player roster for Saturday's game.