Following the AFC matchup, Kelce met with Texans tight end Dalton Schultz at midfield, where the two shared a handshake, and Houston's offensive star sent a message to the Chiefs

Despite the league's stated desire to remove the technique from the game, no hip-drop tackle penalties were called until Week 16 when Carolina Panthers linebacker Jacoby Windmon was flagged for a hip-drop tackle against Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner.

Schultz (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Chiefs.

Mahomes had a lot of help from tight end Travis Kelce, who finished with seven catches for 117 yards and one touchdown and made some special NFL history in the process. After the game, Kelce caught up with Texans tight end Dalton Schultz, who relayed a classy message: “You’re a walking legend,” Schultz told Kelce.

Houston Texans Jr. defensive end Will Anderson Jr. sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for an eight-yard loss on third down.

Travis Kelce sets a new NFL record with his ninth career 100-yard game in the playoffs; The Divisional Round continues on Sunday night as the Philadelphia Eagles host the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills face the Baltimore Ravens,

The Kansas City Chiefs are heading back to the AFC Championship game. Despite a gritty performance from Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, the Chiefs recorded a 23-14 win in the AFC divisional round on the strength of future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce,

Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) rolls out to throw against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter of a 2025 AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Kansas City's quest for a Super Bowl three-peat remains alive. The Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday night in Arrowhead Stadium to mark their seventh-straight victory in the divisional round of the playoffs.

Despite bending often against the Texans, Kansas City's defense not only refused to break, but broke back, shattering Houston's best-laid plans with a smothering pass rush during the Chiefs' 23-14 Divisional Round win.

While the win was a full team effort, including special teams, a few players deserved a special game ball for their valiant efforts.