The Kansas City Chiefs rely on starting offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor to keep pressure off star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Taylor was listed on the Chiefs’ injury report this week ahead of Kansas City’s divisional-round playoff matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday, January 18.

NFL fans were furious about two calls that went against Houston on Saturday during the Texans’ 23-14 loss to the Chiefs in an AFC Divisional playoff game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Houston defensive end Will Anderson Jr. was called for roughing the passer in the first quarter for this hit on quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

“Taylor Swift “handmade” a very meaningful gift for Brittany and Patrick Mahomes’ baby girl Golden Raye, whom they welcomed Sunday, a source exclusively tells Page Six. The pop star “handmade a baby blanket” for the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and the former soccer player, we’re told.”

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes share three lovely children: 3-year-old daughter Sterling Skye, 2-year-old son Patrick “Bronze” Lavon III, and their youngest, Golden Raye Mahomes.

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, who reportedly started dating in 2012 while they were both in high school, recently made a major family announcement. On Sunday, Dec. 12, Brittany Mahomes gave birth to their third child, Golden Raye.

Before kickoff, Mahomes was officially declared inactive for the game. So were six other Kansas City regulars: tight end Travis Kelce, running back Isiah Pacheco, cornerback Trent McDuffie, defensive end George Karlaftis, tackle Jawaan Taylor and defensive tackle Chris Jones.

On Saturday afternoon, the Kansas City Chiefs qualified for their seventh consecutive AFC Championship with a 23-14 win over the Houston Texans on GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City will now host the winner of Sunday’s Divisional round game between the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills.

Chiefs 8-9. Series record: Chiefs lead 10-5. Last meeting: Chiefs beats Texans 27-19 on Dec. 21 in Kansas City, Mo. Last week: Texans beat Chargers 32-12; Chiefs off. Texans offense: overall (18), rush (14),

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Following their bye week, the Chiefs held regular practices to prepare for their matchup against the Texans. On the weekend, Texans Wire reporter Cole Thompson released the final injury report for both teams, showing that Kansas City’s roster is largely healthy—aside from wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who is listed as "doubtful."

The Houston Texans dominated the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card Round, forcing Justin Herbert into four interceptions. For context, he had thrown three during the entirety of the 2024 NFL regular season.