The Chiefs are playing for the Lombardi Trophy thanks to their quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who led them to victory in Super Bowl LVIII. The Texans, on the other hand, need to focus on improving their defense to become contenders like the Chiefs. Kansas City had a strong defense in 2023, while the Texans struggled to stop big plays. The Texans have their quarterback in C.J. Stroud and now need to build an elite defense to compete with teams like the Chiefs.