Nagy’s mind flashed back to Hunt’s rookie year, when he hit the open field and scored on a 69-yard run against the San Diego Chargers. That was despite the coaching staff wanting him to fall down before the end zone so the team could run out the clock.

Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes (15) goes down in the grasp of Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. while he throws a touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce in the fourth quarter during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Dominick Williams [email protected]

As the Kansas City Chiefs get ready to face the Houston Texans in the NFL Divisional Round on Saturday, let’s take a closer look at the running back tandem of Kareem Hunter and Isiah Pacheco. Together, the pair played a major role in helping the Chiefs (15-2) capture the AFC’s No. 1 overall seed and home-field advantage.

The Chiefs will need Hunt and Pacheco to perform at their peak level Saturday in a rematch against the Houston Texans in the AFC’s divisional round for the offense to be at its most potent. After their break, Hunt and Pacheco are expected to be as rested and healthy as they’ve been since they became a duo in late November.

The best quarterback in football has weathered changes around him with his persistence, problem-solving ability and willingness to adjust.

We're onto Round 2 of the NFL playoffs, which means we're back to provide coverage for playoff leagues and DFS contests. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Texans vs. Chiefs game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for whatever contest,

The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to the AFC Championship game for the seventh straight season after beating the Houston Texans 23-14 at Arrowhead Stadium. But the win is not without controversy.

With the Chiefs' star quarterback hitting best buddy Kelce seven times for 117 yards and a touchdown, Kansas City rolled to a 23-14 victory Saturday.

The Houston Texans’ season ended on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs with a 23-14 Divisional Round loss.

Only Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice has ever had more postseason receiving yards or touchdowns than Chiefs star Travis Kelce, who shined Saturday in Kansas City's AFC Divisional win.

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