Shaq Mason is a key component of the Houston Texans offensive line but was listed on the team’s official injury report this week ahead of its AFC divisional round matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.

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Mason (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Mason has been sidelined for the Texans' last three games due to a MCL injury sustained in the Week 16 loss to the Chiefs, and Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported Tuesday that he won't play in Saturday's divisional-round rematch in Kansas City.

Texans get back several key players at practice Wednesday, including team captain and starting linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair

The Houston Texans will take the field Saturday afternoon to advance to the AFC Conference Championship if they can secure a win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Houston, which secured its second 10-win season under DeMeco Ryans, should be near full strength with the return of offensive lineman Shaq Mason.

Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), right guard Shaq Mason (knee), offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (ankle) and wide receiver Robert Woods (hip) also were active. Woods did not practice all week and had been listed as questionable.

Offensive lineman Shaq Mason returned to practice for the first time since Week 16’s loss against the Chiefs after suffering a knee injury on the opening drive. Houston determined that the severity of the injury wasn’t a season-ending issue, but it would require him to rest for several weeks.

The Houston Texans will face off against the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild card round. The Texans will host the Chargers in a crunch AFC wild card round game on Saturday.

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is looking to ... his most experienced offensive linemen on the field. Right guard Shaq Mason, who missed the last two regular season games with a knee injury ...

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