Taylor has been dealing with a knee injury, but it did not affect his ability to participate in drills with the Chiefs. He was a full participant in all of Kansas City’s practices this week. Barring an unforeseen setback before kickoff, Taylor will almost certainly start for the Chiefs in Kansas City’s divisional-round matchup against Houston.

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.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans have released their inactive players for the AFC divisional round of the playoffs.

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."

Clark is a lifelong Chiefs fan who used to make the trip from Iowa to go to games with her family in Kansas City. After sharing her fan story on Kelce's podcast earlier this month, he honored her wish to set her up with tickets to a game.

Taylor Swift supported Travis Kelce during the Kansas City Chiefs playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 18. The singer hadn't attended an NFL game since December 2024.

Follow live text commentary from the divisional round of the NFL play-offs as the Houston Texans take on the Kansas City Chiefs before the Washington Commanders travel to face the Detroit Lions.

After the game, a reporter asked if he was feeling a decade younger instead of pushing 40, but the tight end had a perfect response. “Twenty-two, baby. Twenty-two!” Kelce said in reference to girlfriend Taylor Swift’s hit song, the second time he’s referred to 22 this week.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, most of it going to best buddy Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday to advance to the AFC championship game for the seventh consecutive season.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown in a 23-12 win over the Houston Texans in the divisional round to advance to the AFC championship game.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce on a diving pass for an 11-yard touchdown, securing the 23-14 win over the Houston Texans in the divisional round at Arrowhead Stadium.