Travis Kelce’s milestone day helped the Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a three-peat continue for another week with a 23-14 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC divisional round. Kelce led the Chiefs’ offense with seven receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown.
As a result, the Chiefs have opted to rest numerous starters for Sunday, including star tight end Travis Kelce. Other Kansas City starters ruled inactive include Patrick Mahomes, Isiah Pacheco, George Karlaftis, Trent McDuffie, Jawaan Taylor, and Chris Jones.
After the Chiefs’ 23-14 win Saturday, CB Trent McDuffie spoke with KSHB 41’s Matt Foster on what it feels like to return to the AFC Championship game.
Before kickoff, Mahomes was officially declared inactive for the game. So were six other Kansas City regulars: tight end Travis Kelce, running back Isiah Pacheco, cornerback Trent McDuffie, defensive end George Karlaftis, tackle Jawaan Taylor and defensive tackle Chris Jones.
The Kansas City Chiefs host the Houston Texans to kick off the divisional round. Follow along for the live updates, scores and analysis.
The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Houston Texans Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium as they continue their quest for a third-straight Super Bowl victory.
The Chiefs, seeking the first Super Bowl three-peat, will host the AFC Championship Game for the sixth time in the last seven years.
The Chiefs will host the "Arrowhead Invitational," also known as the AFC Championship Game, for the sixth time in seven seasons on Sunday, Jan. 26.
The Chiefs hosted the Texans in the divisional round of the postseason, and there was plenty to take away from the playoff contest.
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
The Chiefs recorded eight sacks and hit Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud six other times. George Karlaftis had three of the sacks.