Will Anderson was slapped with a roughing the passer call after barely tapping Mahomes following a pass. That led to a field goal from Harrison Butker. h

It is no secret that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has faced issues with his ankle in the latter half of the regular season. This week, Mahomes was listed on the Chiefs’ injury report ahead of Kansas City’s divisional-round playoff matchup against the Houston Texans.

The Kansas City Chiefs are starting their playoff run on Saturday, taking on the Houston Texans at home in the AFC Divisional round. The Chiefs enter this one as the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC and should be well-rested after a first-round bye.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, Travis Kelce caught seven passes for 117 yards and the score and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 to advance to the AFC championship game for the seventh straight season.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Emily Curiel [email protected]

Two controversial penalties stood out in the game: a roughing the passer flag on Texans defensive end Will Anderson and a late-hit penalty on linebacker Henry To'oTo'o after Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes slid late.