Texans vs Chiefs – Sunday Night Football Preview (Week 14)
In Week 14, the (6-6) Kansas City Chiefs will welcome the (7-5) Houston Texans to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri for a pivotal game in the AFC playoff race. It will be a primetime battle on “Sunday Night Football,” kicking off at 7:20 pm Arrowhead time.
After losing 31-28 to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, the Chiefs have backed themselves into a corner with no room for another loss in the battle for a postseason berth. The Texans are alive in the playoff hunt (and the race for an AFC South title) after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 20-16 in Week 13.
Kansas City’s 1-5 record against current playoff teams this season has eliminated all margin for error in the remaining five games. The (10-2) Denver Broncos are two wins away from clinching the AFC West – and the three current AFC Wild Card teams all have two fewer losses than the Chiefs. Can the Houston Texans make it five in row and three in a row against playoff-bound rosters?
The Texans close out their two-game road trip with a battle against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14, where Houston is looking to win another matchup to inch closer toward an AFC South division title.
The Texans are coming off a statement divisional win over the Indianapolis Colts, where the limitations of Jonathan Taylor on the ground gave Houston the edge. C.J. Stroud made his return to the starting lineup for the first time in four weeks and did little to help in terms of actual scoring. He didn’t throw a touchdown pass, but the third-year starter helped Houston reach the red zone, capping off the drives with touchdown runs by Nick Chubb and Nico Collins.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs are coming off a 31-28 road loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Kansas City stuggled in the trenches, allowing four sacks on Patrick Mahomes. Meanwhile, the Cowboys took advantage of a leaky secondary with Dak Prescott in charge, totaling 320 passing yards and two touchdowns, while CeeDee Lamb finished with over 110 receiving yards.
The Texans have a chance to once again shock the NFL world and finally secure a win at Arrowhead Stadium in the DeMeco Ryans era. Can Houston once again find a way to win against one of the conference’s best?
Houston Texans (7-5) @ Kansas City Chiefs (6-6)
- Date: Sunday, 12/7
- Time: 8:20 PM ET
- TV: NBC
- Odds: KC -3.5 | O/U: 42
- Playoff implications: Houston strengthens Wild Card chances with a win; KC needs this home victory to stay in contention.
Stats & Team Comparison
| Stat | Texans | Chiefs |
| Points/Game | 21.9 (21st) | 25.4 (9th) |
| Total Offense | 345.8 yds (18th) | 388.2 yds (5th) |
| Passing Yards | 238.1 (12th) | 269.8 (2nd) |
| Rushing Yards | 107.7 (23rd) | 118.3 (15th) |
| Points Allowed | 16.5 (#1) | 19.3 (7th) |
| Total Yards Allowed | 265.7 (#1) | 306.7 (9th) |
| Sacks | 34 (#6) | 22 (27th) |
| Interceptions | 12 (#4) | 7 (21st) |
Prediction & Pick
Houston’s defense is elite-best in the league in points and yards allowed. Kansas City’s strength is passing, but their weak pass rush could make Mahomes’ night harder.
- Final Score: Chiefs 23 – Texans 22
- Pick: Houston covers the 3.5 spread.
- Betting Note: Total points under 42 likely if Houston controls the clock with time of possession (32:11/game).
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