Chiefs Defeat Texans, Reach AFC Championship Game

The Kansas City Chiefs secured a 23-14 victory over the Houston Texans, advancing to the AFC Championship game for the seventh consecutive season, with Patrick Mahomes passing for 177 yards and a touchdown to Travis Kelce. This win marked head coach Andy Reid's 300th career victory, making him only the fourth NFL coach to reach this milestone. Kelce's performance, with seven receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown, reinforced his status as a clutch playoff performer, despite earlier criticisms regarding his season performance. The Chiefs, who aim to win their third straight Super Bowl, will host either the Bills or Ravens in the AFC title game next week, hoping to break a trend where previous teams with back-to-back Super Bowl victories have failed to advance further. Mahomes improved his playoff record to 16-3, tying Joe Montana for the second-most playoff wins in NFL history. Reid's recent contract extension suggests he plans to remain with the team, quelling earlier retirement rumors.