| Houston Texans(7-5) at Kansas City Chiefs(6-6) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, December 7, 8:20 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | |||
| Where to Watch: NBC |
Week 14 Matchup
With Sunday night looming close for both teams, here is the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs Preview and Odds for a game that could decide playoff fate. This is a rematch of the AFC divisional playoff game last year, but with different circumstances for both teams.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | +3.5 | +152 | Over 41.5 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | -3.5 | -180 | Under 41.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Houston Texans | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| 21.9 | Points Per Game | 25.4 |
| 219.1 | Passing Yards Per Game | 256.5 |
| 107.7 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 118.3 |
| 16.5 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 19.3 |
| 174.0 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 205.8 |
| 91.7 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 100.9 |
Statistics from various online sources, courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Houston Texans
After a rough start to the season, the Texans have been one of the hottest teams, due to their elite defense, and it can carry them to another win. Houston’s defense has been on fire with Will Anderson leading the defensive front, along with a strong linebacker and secondary. Houston, while an underdog in Vegas’s eyes, could prove people wrong, even with an offense that is bearable, and with CJ Stroud struggling to throw the ball, they could win games.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are coming home beaten down after a crushing loss to the Cowboys. Kansas City’s offense has been inconsistent and run poorly with offensive line problems and an inconsistent receiver core. While the Chiefs still have Mahomes, and his stats against top defenses are solid, the running back core has been poor, along with his receivers having poor seasons. Kansas City’s playoff hopes are in this game, and it feels like they could lose this one due to poor offensive game planning, even with a top-ten defense.
Prediction
While Vegas is favoring the Chiefs for Mahomes and his history of beating top defenses, the Houston Texans’ defense is a machine that can’t be stopped. Houston has been on a hot streak with winning four in a row, including crucial wins against the Bills and Colts, and could pull another shocker. With the hot hand going in Houston’s favor, they could easily shut down the Chiefs’ offense and win another one in hopes of getting a playoff spot for January.
