The Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans will go full force against each other in the AFC Divisional Round.
Chiefs and Texans will meet on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Both head coaches, Andy Reid and DeMeco Ryans, will be looking to win the game and move forward in the league.
After the Divisional Round finishes, the two remaining winning teams from the AFC, compete for the AFC title.
The winner of the game will get the crown of the AFC Champion. Besides, the winning team earns a spot in the Super Bowl.
In the Super Bowl, the AFC champion faces the NFC champion, determining the league’s fate.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans, 2025 AFC Divisional Round Game
The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round on Saturday, January 18.
Based on the NFL schedule, the game is set to kick off at 5:30 PM CST, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Game Prediction
The playoff bracket games are set to begin on January 18. The first match for the Super Bowl run begins with the game between the Chiefs and Texans.
The Chiefs had a regular season record of 15-2, while the Texans had a 10-7 regular season.
After an awesome Wild Card Victory defeating the Chargers by 32-12, Houstan Texans returns with a bang.
Considering the Kansas City Chiefs offensive prowess and home-field advantage, they are favorites today.
Predicted Score: Chiefs 31 – Texans 23
The winner of the match will advance to the AFC Championship game. The AFC champion will compete against the NFC champion in the Super Bowl LIX.
For Kansas, QB Patrick Mahomes’ pivotal leadership continue to be vital to play in the historic third consecutive Super Bowl.
Besides, their interior offensive line, featuring Joe Thuney, Creed Humphrey, and Trey Smith, has been phenomenal recently.
Reports suggest that they have collectively achieved a 96.1 PFF pass-blocking efficiency rating.
The Chiefs’ rich roster, with tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones, will be vital in the game.
For Houston Texans, their defensive strength and rushing capabilities could be game-changing.
Led by DeMeco Ryans, thier ability to limit opponents offenses was more visible in the Wild Card round.
Texans’ collectively destroyed the Chargers 32-12 by disrupting offensive quarterbacks. This strength could ruin the day for the Chiefs.
Though Kansas City Chiefs are the favorite to win, the match can go the other way due to Houston’s strong secondary and defense.
Odds And Picks: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans
People have expected the Chiefs to win against the Texans in thier upcoming AFC Divisional Round matchup.
The available odds indicate that the Chiefs could win the match by more than 8 points. The total game projected score stays at around 41.5 points.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Texans C.J. Stroud are expected to be top team performers.
Since Kansas and Houston are experts in offense and defense, respectively, both could go with their exceptional team play.
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lead Travis Kelce’s performance will be a focal point.
On the other hand, the Texans’ defensive line, including Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr., will continue to apply pressure.
How To Watch AFC Divisional Round, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans Game?
The most awaited match kicks off on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM PST (4:30 PM EST).
For viewers in Kansas, the game will begin at 3:30 PM CST, and for Houston, the game will start at 2:40 PM CST.
ABC and ESPN will broadcast the game nationally on television. Moreover, the game will be available on KMBC-TV in the Kansas City area.
For streaming options, subscribers will have ESPN+, FuboTV, Sling TV and NFL+ as well. Viewers can gain access to the game through several other packages.
Radio broadcasting on KFNZ-FM (96.5 The Fan) and KILT Sports Radio 610 AM are other available options.
For international viewers (outside the United States), the game will be available live with the NFL Game Pass.
