Saturday’s game ended in a familiar way, with the Chiefs securing a 23-14 win and a spot in the AFC Championship Game. The Texans kept it close and had their chances but didn't capitalize. Kicker Kaʻimi Fairbairn struggled, missing three kicks — a field goal wide right, a missed an extra point and a late blocked field goal.
C.J. Stroud talked about what it would mean to him to be a part of the first time the franchise made it to the AFC Championship game. He said, "That would be huge. I didn't know that, but I think that will be a huge accomplishment.
The No. 4 seed Houston Texans fought until the end but ultimately couldn’t make enough plays down the stretch to keep up with the No. 1 seed Kansas City Chiefs, who won 23-14 to advance to the AFC championship.
After falling in the divisional round of the playoffs for the second straight season, quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans believe they’re “really close” to taking the next step and making their first AFC championship game.
Though there is no guarantee, the Chiefs are attempting to return to the Super Bowl to become the first-ever team to three-peat. No NFL team in history has been able to win three consecutive championships in a row, and Kansas City could be the team to do that.
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud understands there’s an emotional return heading back to Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday.
At some point this postseason, the Kansas City Chiefs are going to have to prepare for and contend with a quarterback who can change the game with his legs. And
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If the Texans are going to produce a historical performance, two things are essential: Stroud has to play great and the defense has to contain Patrick Mahomes.
Back on Saturday in Week 16, the Chiefs defeated the Texans 27-19 to move to 14-1 and put the club one step closer to securing the No. 1 seed.
The Chiefs look for their seventh consecutive AFC championship game appearance vs. the Texans on Saturday. Here's what to know about the game.