Overview
- Patrick Mahomes is set to play against the Texans despite a high-ankle sprain sustained last week, as confirmed by Chiefs coach Andy Reid.
- Wide receiver Marquise Brown, sidelined since the preseason due to shoulder surgery, is expected to make his first regular-season appearance for Kansas City.
- The Chiefs, currently 13-1, need two more wins to clinch the AFC's No. 1 seed and a first-round playoff bye.
- Kansas City's offense will feature its most complete lineup in weeks, but the team continues to face uncertainty at the left tackle position due to injuries.
- The Texans, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud and a top-ranked defense, look to challenge the Chiefs with their strong pass rush and opportunistic secondary.