What you need to know ahead of Chiefs vs. Texans game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – It could be worse, but it certainly could be looking better for the Kansas City Chiefs as they prepare for a chilly game against the Houston Texans.

With kickoff slated for 7:20 p.m. at Arrowhead Stadium, here’s everything you need to know, whether you’re making your way out to the game or staying in.

Weather

For anyone heading out to Arrowhead or to Chiefs watch parties, wearing multiple layers is going to be essential to staying warm, safe, and comfortable.

Wind chills will be at their coldest in the evening hours, especially during the Chiefs game. Expect temperatures to feel like they are in the 10 to 20 degree range.

Full forecast: Breezy, frigid Sunday ahead of brief warming trend

7:20 p.m. kickoff(KCTV5)Timeline3:00 p.m. – Parking Gates Open3:30 p.m. – Ford Tailgate District Opens5:00 p.m. – CommunityAmerica Club Level Gates Open5:30 p.m. – All GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Gates Open6:20 p.m. – Team Warm-Ups Begin7:11 p.m. – Texans Team Introduction7:13 p.m. – Chiefs Team Introduction7:17 p.m. – National Anthem7:20 p.m. – Coin Toss7:22 p.m. – KickoffArrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, as the Chiefs play the Detroit Lions.(KCTV5)The game

The 7-5 Texans are on a four-game win streak and trying to keep the momentum going as they push toward a not-impossible AFC South title. They are one game behind the mutually 8-4 Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts.

The Chiefs, responsible for one of those Colts losses, are falling behind at 6-6 in the AFC West. They fell hard to Dallas in a fourth-quarter loss on Thanksgiving Day, finishing 31-28.

Although the postseason isn’t out of the question, they may need to win out to qualify.

Read more: As the Texans chase a division title, the Chiefs are simply trying to stay in the playoff hunt

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce under pressure from Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. (97) during the second half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)(Ed Zurga | AP)Who’s in / Who’s out?

As of the most recent update, Chiefs right guard Trey Smith (ankle) and right tackle Jawaan Taylor (elbow) are doubtful to play.

Left tackle Josh Simmons (wrist) and Chris Roland-Wallace (back) are on injured reserve.

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