In a hard-fought playoff battle, the Houston Texans fell to the Kansas City Chiefs 23-14, a result that left head coach DeMeco Ryans disheartened despite his team's strong performance in several key areas. The Texans, who outgained the Chiefs 336-212 and dominated possession, were unable to convert opportunities into points, leading to their exit from the playoffs.

The game remained tightly contested, with the Texans trailing just 13-12 entering the fourth quarter. However, a missed extra point attempt by kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn proved crucial, swinging momentum in favor of the Chiefs. Ryans expressed disappointment over the mistakes that cost his team the game, highlighting a lack of execution during critical moments.