The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face off against the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round, marking a rare occasion where the same four teams return to the playoffs from the previous year. The Chiefs, who have maintained dominance since Patrick Mahomes took the helm, are favored by 8.5 points against the Texans, who have faced challenges throughout the season.

The matchup will see the Texans relying heavily on their edge rushers, Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, to exploit potential vulnerabilities in the Chiefs' offensive line. Conversely, Kansas City aims to leverage its solid defensive performance, led by standout cornerback Trent McDuffie, to contain Houston's top receiver, Nico Collins.