Overview
- Left tackle Josh Simmons is on injured reserve and starters Trey Smith (RG) and Jawaan Taylor (RT) were listed as doubtful, leaving Patrick Mahomes likely down three first-team linemen.
- Wanya Morris and Jaylon Moore are expected to start at tackle, with guard depth reinforced by practice-squad elevation C.J. Hanson.
- Kansas City placed defensive back Christian Roland-Wallace on injured reserve and signed safety Mike Edwards to the active roster ahead of the Texans game.
- Houston brings a top-ranked unit led by Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, with 34 sacks and league-best marks in fewest yards and points allowed this season.
- Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC at Arrowhead with Kansas City around -3.5 and total 41.5; models are split, as Dimers gives the Chiefs about a 63% win chance while SportsLine’s projection favors the under.