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Texans Drop Chiefs to 6-7 With 20-10 Win, Ending Kansas City’s AFC West Reign

The result leaves Kansas City facing a must-win against the Chargers next week.

Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) warms up prior to the game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-Imagn Images
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Texans linebacker Azeez al-Shaair (0), who took last year's playoff elimination in Kansas City hard, came up with the game-clinching intereception against longtime Houston nemesis Travis Kelce.
Sep 15, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb (21) rushes the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Patrick Mahomes completed 14 of 33 for 160 yards with three interceptions, posting a career-low passer rating in the 20-10 defeat.
  • Kansas City’s battered line worsened when LT Wanya Morris injured his left knee on the first snap and was carted off, forcing undrafted rookie Esa Pole into his NFL debut at left tackle.
  • The Chiefs also lost cornerback Trent McDuffie to a hyperextended knee in the first quarter, according to coach Andy Reid.
  • Houston’s top-ranked defense produced constant pressure and takeaways, finishing with eight quarterback hits, three interceptions and seven pass breakups.
  • The loss dropped Kansas City to 6-7, ended its nine-year AFC West title streak and set up a must-win home game against the Chargers as the Texans improved to 8-5.