The origin of one of the biggest plays by the Chiefs’ defense — Karlaftis’ 16-yard sack of Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud, on fourth down in the fourth quarter — could be traced to a practice session that took place two days earlier.
The Texans faced a fourth down at the Chiefs' 40-yard line, but they came out of the huddle late, with just five seconds left on the play clock. Most would probably expect a timeo
Kansas City Chiefs defense end George Karlaftis discusses his performance in the divisional round against the Houston Texans.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis brings down Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud for a 16-yard sack to give his team the ball in Texans territory.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis continues his team's sack barrage against Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud with the team's fourth sack of the drive and eighth of the game.
Fairbairn’s final kick attempt of the game was blocked with less than two minutes to play, sealing Kansas City’s win and eliminating Houston from the postseason.
The Houston Texans lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 23-14 and their hopes of finally reaching the AFC title game for the first time in franchise history ended.
Their 23-14 victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday afternoon, in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, earns the Chiefs a date next weekend against the winner of Sunday’s other AFC Divisional Round game between the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills.
Saturday’s game ended in a familiar way, with the Chiefs securing a 23-14 win and a spot in the AFC Championship Game. The Texans kept it close and had their chances but didn't capitalize. Kicker Kaʻimi Fairbairn struggled, missing three kicks — a field goal wide right, a missed an extra point and a late blocked field goal.
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are on their way to an seventh consecutive AFC championship game. Here's what we learned for Kansas City's win.
The divisional round remains the Houston Texans’ Waterloo. Make it 0-for-6 in the second round of the playoffs for Houston after Saturday’s 23-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Texans remain the only NFL franchise never to win a road playoff game or reach a conference championship game.