The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Houston Texans in the divisional round of the playoffs, looking to make it three straight Super Bowl titles. The matchup between the two teams is expected to be intense, with both teams having a strong season.
The Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, have been nearly unstoppable since he took over as starter. They are 15-2 and face off against the Texans, who were shaky in the second half of the season. However, their edge rushers, Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, pose a significant threat to the Chiefs’ tackles.
The Texans will need to win this matchup to have any chance of winning. Their receiving corps is down due to injuries, leaving only Nico Collins as the main target. Cornerback Trent McDuffie has been a key player in limiting opponents and may be tasked with shadowing Collins.
Despite the challenges ahead, the Chiefs are favored by 8.5 points against the Texans. They have a strong defense that allowed just two interceptions all season and have been able to run the ball effectively. The Texans will need to play their best game to keep up with the Chiefs’ high-powered offense.
The Chiefs’ success is largely due to Mahomes’ ability to perform under pressure. He has led his team to six AFC championship games in his first six seasons as starter, and it seems almost inevitable that they make it seven-for-seven. The Texans will need to bring their A-game if they want to stop the Chiefs’ quest for a third straight title.
Prediction: Chiefs 28, Texans 17
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/chiefs-texans-preview-kansas-citys-postseason-starts-with-a-3rd-straight-super-bowl-title-on-their-minds-175915448.html