The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for a crucial clash with the Houston Texans in Week 14. A win will keep the Chiefs’ playoff dreams alive, while a loss will crush their hopes of bringing the Super Bowl trophy home. With pressure rising, star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has devised a sharp plan for the matchup.

“We’ll try to do the best we can to get the ball out of my hands, running the football, and then whenever you have the shots to go downfield, you’ve got to stand in the pocket and hit them,” Mahomes said, per AtoZSports‘ Charles Goldman.

While the Chiefs QB may have a sound strategy, it all comes down to execution. After all, the Texans have the most formidable defense in the NFL, which has also contributed to their multiple wins. 

According to Pro Football Focus, the unit has allowed just 265.7 offensive yards per game, the least in the NFL through Week 13. Additionally, things get even tougher for the Chiefs’ O-line as the Texans’ defense ranks second in the entire league in the pass rush. Defensive end Danielle Hunter has been the driving force with 11 sacks in 12 games.  

In their last game, the defense carried the team to a 20-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts. It was the tenth time the Texans have held a team within 20 points. They also limited quarterback Daniel Jones to throwing for just 201 yards and the Colts to 281 yards. Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ offense comes into this game with its own self-inflicted issues.

Penalties have haunted them all season, and they now rank fifth in penalty yards across the NFL. Unfortunately, their problems don’t stop there, as left tackle Josh Simmons recently moved to injury reserve. He sustained a dislocated and fractured wrist in the Thanksgiving loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Now, Jaylon Moore will fill in for him, but protecting Patrick Mahomes has suddenly become an even bigger concern. Yet, head coach Andy Reid isn’t losing his cool and remains full of playoff hopes. 

Reid shows support for Patrick Mahomes and others

The Chiefs currently sit at 6–6 with five games remaining, and their chances of entering the postseason have become slim. Currently, their playoff chances stand at around 34%, which will increase to 48% if they defeat the Texans on December 8.

However, a loss will result in a brutal drop to just 11%. While it’s a tough time for the Chiefs, head coach Andy Reid is not ready to yield. He just shared a hopeful message during Wednesday’s press conference.

“Let’s go. You’re in the month of December and you’re still in it, so let’s go. That’s what important,” he said via Goldman’s post on X. 

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His comment came just two days after he sounded defiant when pressed about the team’s fading playoff hopes.

“If you’re coming to me, we’re going to go after you every game, and that’s how we roll,” he told reporters. “But that’s the attitude we’re coming in with, and then you let the chips fall where they may.”

In his pursuit to win all games, Reid didn’t shy away from acknowledging the mistakes, such as penalties, turnovers, and missed chances at crucial moments. Still, he believes that Patrick Mahomes’ team is just a few plays away from flipping the narrative.