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5 questions about the Texans: What’s changed for C.J. Stroud?

5 questions about the Texans: What’s changed for C.J. Stroud?

On Sunday Night, the Kansas City Chiefs face the Houston Texans We welcome Scott Barzilla of Battle Red Blog — our sister SBNation site covering the Texans — for Five Questions with the Enemy*.*


1. With both the Texans and Chiefs in must-win situations, what will Houston need to do to leave Kansas City with a victory?

The key point of demarcation is 20 points. The Texans have held all but three of their opponents under 20 points, so if they can get to 21 points on offense they have a pretty good chance of winning the game....

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How to watch Chiefs-Texans Week 14: live stream, start time and more

How to watch Chiefs-Texans Week 14: live stream, start time and more

The Game

In Week 14, the (6-6) Kansas City Chiefs will host the (7-5) Houston Texans on GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, in a crucial battle among playoff hopefuls. The Chiefs’ latest primetime game will be on “Sunday Night Football,” kicking off at 7:20 p.m. Arrowhead Time.

After losing 31-28 to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, the Chiefs have little margin for error in the remaining five games. The Texans are vying for a playoff spot (and the AFC South) title after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 20-16 last week.

It will be a bitterly...

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The Chiefs’ 3 biggest questions about Week 14 against the Texans

The Chiefs’ 3 biggest questions about Week 14 against the Texans

The Kansas City Chiefs are 6-6 after Thanksgiving’s 31-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, which has put the team close to elimination from the postseason. Now the team has had a mini-bye to prepare for hosting the Houston Texans in this week’s episode of “Sunday Night Football.”

Here’s what I’ll be wondering as the Week 14 matchup gets underway.

  1. With offensive line injuries, how will the Chiefs protect Patrick Mahomes?

The Houston defense features defensive end Will Anderson — who is playing like a Defensive Player of the Year candidate — and defensive end Danielle Hunter, who continues...

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Matt Nagy weighs how the Chiefs’ offense can improve down the stretch

Matt Nagy weighs how the Chiefs’ offense can improve down the stretch

As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for their Week 14 matchup with the Houston Texans, offensive coordinator Matt Nagy carries a clear sense of urgency — and a firm understanding that his unit hasn’t played to its standard.

Much of the struggle begins up front. Kansas City has allowed 10 sacks in the three games since its bye, with injuries forcing constant shuffling along the offensive line. Nagy described each week as a collaborative effort among himself, head coach Andy Reid and offensive line coach Andy Heck to assemble the best available group.

“There’s a little bit of a process...

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Let’s Argue: It’s best for the Chiefs to finish with a losing record

Let’s Argue: It’s best for the Chiefs to finish with a losing record

In our “Let’s Argue” series, our Mark Gunnels considers the hot takes, wacky predictions and unpopular opinions of Kansas City Chiefs fans from all over the world.


The best thing would be for the Chiefs to finish 8-9

I’ve been seeing a ton of this chatter like this in Chiefs Kingdom — and it truly bothers me.

Look… at 6-6, I understand things look bleak for Kansas City.

On Sunday night, the team may trot out three backup offensive linemen against the Houston Texans’ ferocious defensive front. Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ defense can’t get off the field on third...

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For the Chiefs, salvaging 2025 with a win over the Texans will be tough

For the Chiefs, salvaging 2025 with a win over the Texans will be tough

In the NFL’s Week 14, the (6-6) Kansas City Chiefs will host the (7-5) Houston Texans on “Sunday Night Football,” with kickoff scheduled for 7:20 PM Arrowhead Time.

The Chiefs desperately need a victory to remain in playoff contention. The Texans — starting with quarterback C.J. Stroud — are not going to make it easy for them.

“[He’s a] pocket passer — standing in the pocket tall,” noted defensive tackle Chris Jones on Thursday. “[He] will take a hit [and] can deliver every throw. So it’s a challenge for us — but we’re looking forward to it.”

Stroud can also...

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Chiefs News 12/6: Experts believe that the Texans are well equipped to handle Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs News 12/6: Experts believe that the Texans are well equipped to handle Patrick Mahomes

The latest

NFL Week 14 picks, odds, predictions: Best bets, picks, survivor plays, tips from our experts | CBS Sports

Texans +3.5: “We know Houston is the No. 1 scoring defense and in total yards allowed, which will give K.C. headaches. What you might not know is that the Texans are an ideal matchup to nullify Patrick Mahomes‘ improvisation. Mahomes leads the NFL in passing yards outside of the pocket (73.4 per game), while the Texans are giving up the fewest passing yards per game (11.0) on throws outside of the pocket. For reference, this Houston defense held...

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Kansas City Chiefs roster

Kansas City Chiefs roster

Salary cap space

All information shown is current as of 7:35 a.m. Saturday, December 6

Current space: $2.9 million.

This includes the estimated salary cap impacts of all known signings and releases. More information about our cap space calculation is available below the tables.

**Please note: All NFL teams must remain below the salary cap between the beginning of the new league year in mid-March and the end of each season. If our estimate of the team’s cap space is a negative number, it’s because contracts for some reported roster moves have not been officially submitted to the league...

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In Week 14’s ‘Reacts’ poll, Chiefs’ fans see Chargers missing playoffs

In Week 14’s ‘Reacts’ poll, Chiefs’ fans see Chargers missing playoffs

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Each week, we send out questions to the most plugged-in Kansas City Chiefs fans. You can see all of the recent survey results here.

And be sure to check out FanDuel Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.


Chiefs fans’ confidence


The fan confidence in Chiefs’ Kingdom nearly hit a season low after the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Dallas Cowboys, but it didn’t reach the 18% mark recorded in the wake of Kansas City’s Week 11 loss to the Denver Broncos.


**Which...

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Chiefs-Texans: 5 things to watch in pivotal Week 14 battle

Chiefs-Texans: 5 things to watch in pivotal Week 14 battle

The (6-6) Kansas City Chiefs will take on the (7-5) Houston Texans on GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for a “Sunday Night Football” game that will have major playoff implications. Kickoff is set for 7:20 p.m. Arrowhead time and will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock — locally on KSHB/41. It’s the Chiefs’ sixth of seven total primetime games this season.

After a brutal loss on Thanksgiving Day to the Dallas Cowboys, the Chiefs are the 10th seed in the AFC playoff picture. The Texans are also on the outside looking in, but they have gotten hot at the right...

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Chiefs-Texans Week 14 Friday injury report: 2 out, 2 more doubtful

Chiefs-Texans Week 14 Friday injury report: 2 out, 2 more doubtful

Each practice day of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs release an official injury report leading up to the next game. In the NFL’s Week 14, Kansas City will host the Houston Texans on GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for “Sunday Night Football.” Kickoff is set for 7:20 p.m. Arrowhead Time.

Here is the Chiefs’ final official injury report of the week, including game designations.

Chiefs

Texans

Some notes

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Madden Simulation: Chiefs-Texans in Week 14’s ‘Sunday Night Football’

Madden Simulation: Chiefs-Texans in Week 14’s ‘Sunday Night Football’

On Sunday, the (6-6) Kansas City Chiefs will host the (7-5) Houston Texans for “Sunday Night Football.” Let’s see how the game plays out in the “Madden NFL 26” video game!

First quarter

The Texans open the game with the ball and manage to pick up one first down, but their momentum quickly stalls. On third down, defensive tackle Chris Jones breaks through the line and sacks quarterback C.J. Stroud, forcing Houston to punt.

The Chiefs respond with an efficient nine-play, 83-yard drive. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes picks apart the defense, capping the possession with a slant to wide receiver...

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