Can the Houston Texans make it five in row and three in a row against playoff-bound rosters?
The Texans close out their two-game road trip with a battle against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14, where Houston is looking to win another matchup to inch closer toward an AFC South division title.
Houston’s Week 14 game will air on NBC at 7:20 p.m. CT as the week’s primetime matchup. The television commentators for the game are Mike Trico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst) and Melissa Stark (sideline).
The Texans are coming off a statement divisional win over the Indianapolis Colts, where the limitations of Jonathan Taylor on the ground gave Houston the edge. C.J. Stroud made his return to the starting lineup for the first time in four weeks and did little to help in terms of actual scoring. He didn’t throw a touchdown pass, but the third-year starter helped Houston reach the red zone, capping off the drives with touchdown runs by Nick Chubb and Nico Collins.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs are coming off a 31-28 road loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Kansas City stuggled in the trenches, allowing four sacks on Patrick Mahomes. Meanwhile, the Cowboys took advantage of a leaky secondary with Dak Prescott in charge, totaling 320 passing yards and two touchdowns, while CeeDee Lamb finished with over 110 receiving yards.
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A three-and-out for the third time. This offense has lost all juice through nine plays in the third quarter.
A third down pressure on Patrick Mahomes forces another punt at midfield.
Pressure continues to cost the Texans opportunities to convert. It’s a three-and-out once again for the offense.
Patrick Mahomes connected with Xavier Worthy for a gain of 36, setting up Kansas City in the red zone. Going for it on fourth-and-goal, Kareem Hunt scored on a 2-yard run with just under 10 minutes remaining in the third quarter. The Chiefs aren’t going going down without a fight and will do whatever it takes to keep their season alive.
This was the fear for the Texans. Chris Jones started to get hot right before halftime with a sack on C.J. Stroud. The All-Pro defensive tackle has been on point with three straight pressures to force a three-and-out.
With four catches for 121 yards, Collins is now fourth all-time for the Texans franchise history in receiving yards, surpassing former standout slot receiver Kevin Walter.
It’s beyond frustrating watching the Texans waste drives. Once again, like last week, Houston played with little tempo, trotting to the line with no momentum and burning down the clock with a timeout left. It again remains something that Houston just doesn’t seem to care about fixing.
A third-down stop was negated because of a Mario Edwards facemask call. After moving downfield and into the red zone, Houston recorded a critical stop with a sack. Harrison Butker trotted out for a 43-yard field goal attempt, but the ball doiked off the right upright, meaning that score stayed the same.
Houston could score and make this a 13 or 17-point game before halftime.
Houston’s offense couldn’t do anything following Jalen Pitre’s pick, mostly because of Kansas City’s promising blitzing package. The good news? Tommy Townsend’s pump was a beauty, pinning Kansas City at its own 3.
Jalen Pitre might have made the interception of the year. After breaking up a pass, Pitre dove for the ball, securing it in his chest for the pick at midfield.
Running back Nick Chubb is questionable to return with a rib injury. For the most part, it’s been the Woody Marks game since Chubb has only played six snaps. He has one carry for 3 yards.
On third down, C.J. Stroud threw an easy dump pass off to Woody Marks for a 7-yard touchdown reception, extending the lead to 10. After three big plays to Nico Collins, the Texans are in business.
Nico Collins has three catches for over 100 yards following his two pickups to begin the second quarter. On third down, C.J. Stroud found Collins, who proceeded to cut upfield for a gain of 53, putting the offense inside the red zone.
Collins already has 103 yards thanks to three explosive plays and now has a chance to score.
Togiai, who is now expected to have a bigger role with Tim Settle on the injured reserve, came up with the first sack of the evening for a loss of 10 yards. That led to another punt, though Kansas City did have two first-down conversions.
Here come the officiating comments trying to help out Kansas City. After Jayden Higgins picked up a first down on third-and-10, officials called it back and made it a fourth-and-1. Then, Houston picked up the first down on the Cade Stover tush push before officials called Tay Ersery offside in the netural zone, thus moving it back five yards. Was he? It’s questionable to say the least, but leaving it up to the zebras is the wrong call. The Texans ended up settling for a 35-yard field goal by Ka’imi Fairbairn.
C.J. Stroud finally has the deep ball back, connecting with Nico Collins for a 46-yard gain. Meanwhile, Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie was hurt on the play, which could be crucial for the success of Kansas City’s defense.
Two drives, two punts. The pass rush is winning as Will Anderson stuffed Patrick Mahomes on third down for a loss of 11.
Slow start from Houston’s offense
Outside of a first-down run for Woody Marks, the Texans’ offense was slow once again. It didn’t help that Houston had two holding penalties on the offensive line, pushing them back on third down to make it a long yardage. The Chiefs finally were able to record a sack, this one coming from Chris Jones, for the first time in 11 quarters.
Three-and-out for defense
You can’t ask for a better start from Houston’s defense. Against Patrick Mahomes, Houston forced its first three-and-out of the game. The Texans will begin on offense at the 32.
One play into the game and Kansas City is on its third tackle. Backup left tackle Wanya Morris got hurt and was seen holding his leg. He needed help to get off the field and the broadcast said it wasn’t pretty.
Texans start on defense
Patrick Mahomes and Co. will begin on offense, meaning the new-look Chiefs offensive line will take over the game.
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The Texans and Chiefs play Sunday evening on NBC’s Sunday Night Football in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL regular season. Houston will look to remain in the playoff hunt and expand its win streak to five games with a victory at Arrowhead for the first time in the DeMeco Ryans era.
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Texans vs. Chiefs start timeDate: Sunday, Dec, 7Time: 7:20 p.m. CT
Kickoff for the Texans’ Week 14 game vs. the Chiefs is scheduled for Sunday at 7:20 p.m. CT. The television commentators for the game are Mike Trico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst) and Melissa Stark (sideline).
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Below is Houston’s regular-season schedule.
Week 1: Sunday, September 7, 3:45 p.m. CT: at Los Angeles Rams – L 14-9
Week 2: Monday, September 15, 6 p.m. CT: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (MNF) – L 20-19
Week 3: Sunday, September 21, Noon CT: at Jacksonville Jaguars – L 17-10
Week 4: Sunday, September 28, Noon CT: vs. Tennessee Titans – W 26-0
Week 5: Sunday, October 5, Noon CT: at Baltimore Ravens – W 44-10
Week 6: Sunday, October 12: Bye Week
Week 7: Monday, October 20, 9 p.m. CT: at Seattle Seahawks (MNF) – L 29-17
Week 8: Sunday, October 26, Noon CT: vs. San Francisco 49ers – W 26-15
Week 9: Sunday, November 2, Noon CT: vs. Denver Broncos – L 18-15
Week 10: Sunday, November 9, Noon CT: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – W 6-29
Week 11: Sunday, November 16, Noon CT: at Tennessee Titans – W 16-13
Week 12: Thursday, November 20, 7:20 p.m. CT: vs. Buffalo Bills – W 23-19
Week 13: Sunday, November 30, Noon CT: at Indianapolis Colts – W 20-16
Week 14: Sunday, December 7, 7:20 p.m. CT: at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 15: Sunday, December 14, Noon CT: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week 16: Sunday, December 21 at 3:20 p.m. CT: vs.Las Vegas Raiders
Week 17: TBD: at Los Angeles Chargers
Week 18: TBD: vs. Indianapolis Colts
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