Overview
- Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. ET at Arrowhead Stadium on NBC, with streaming on Peacock and NFL+, and Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark on the broadcast.
- The Chiefs are 6-6 in a must-win spot to stay in the AFC race, while the 7-5 Texans can tighten their postseason grip and gain a head-to-head tiebreaker with a road win.
- Next Gen Stats pegged Kansas City’s playoff chances around 33% entering Week 14, compared with roughly 63% for Houston after Week 13.
- Houston arrives with a defense allowing a league-low 265.7 yards per game and a pass rush headlined by Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.
- Pre-game reports highlight Kansas City’s protection concerns after O-line injuries, with previews noting the possibility of missing both starting tackles against Houston’s rush.