Texans cornerback Kris Boyd provides explanation, apology for bizarre helmet toss, losing composure, shoving special teams coordinator Frank Ross

After a chaotic opening kick-return sequence, the Houston Texans’ Kris Boyd seemed intent on adding to the confusion as his team tried to upset the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round on Saturday.

Why did Kris Boyd shove special teams coordinator Frank Ross after forcing a fumble on the opening kickoff of Houston's divisional-round playoff game?

The Houston Texans had an eventful start to their divisional round game against the Kansas City Chiefs. It's tough to have a total breakdown on a play, a dumb penalty and a shove from a player to coach all within the first 13 seconds of the game.

Boyd pushed special teams coordinator Frank Ross during the Texans' divisional round playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Texans’ Kris Boyd made the tackle and forced a fumble by Nikko Remigio. Rather than trying to recover the loose football, Boyd started to celebrate and headed for the sidelines. The Chiefs recovered the football and Boyd decided to compound his foolishness by shoving special teams coach Frank Ross on the sidelines..

Letting a big-time play occur to open Saturday’s AFC Divisional Round is one way to get thrown in the doghouse. Shoving your coach after the play certainly won’t help a player’s case. Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd did both against the Kansas City Chiefs.

It didn't take long for tempers to flare during Saturday's AFC divisional round clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. On the opening kickoff, the Chiefs returned the ball 63 yards, and got an additional 15 yards tacked on as a result of a penalty from Kris Boyd, who had taken off his helmet and launched it.

Television cameras captured Texans defensive back Kris Boyd using two hands to shove Houston's special teams coordinator shortly after the kickoff opened divisional round play.

Kris Boyd was called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for taking off his helmet. He was then seen shoving Frank Ross.

The Houston Texans fell short against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round. Here's what DeMeco Ryans said postgame.