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As we enter the final weeks of the NFL season, it’s becoming do-or-die for the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>. After a loss to the Dallas Cowboys<\/a> on Thanksgiving, Kansas City sits at 6-6 and two games outside of the AFC playoff picture.<\/p>\n The Chiefs have already (almost) surrendered the AFC West to the Denver Broncos<\/a>, ending a nine-year reign where the division title stayed in Kansas City. Though, not many expected the Chiefs to be outside of the playoff picture fully this late in the season; Kansas City has made the NFL postseason every season since 2014.<\/p>\n STREAM: Watch\u00a0Chiefs vs.\u00a0Texans live with Fubo (free trial for new users)<\/a><\/p>\n If the Chiefs want to salvage their playoff aspirations, it starts on “Sunday Night Football” against the surging Houston Texans<\/a>. Houston\u00a0\u2014 who sits at eighth in the AFC with a 7-5 record\u00a0\u2014 has rattled off four straight wins, the last two being marquee ones; it first suffocated Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills<\/a>, followed up by defeating the AFC South-leading Indianapolis Colts<\/a> on the road.<\/p>\n For star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Texans defense presents one of his toughest challenges. Houston leads the NFL with the No. 1 scoring defense (allowing 16.5 points per game) while also leading league in yards allowed per game. Quarterbacks the defense have given struggles to include Allen, Daniel Jones, and Trevor Lawrence<\/p>\n With C.J. Stroud back and healthy, the rematch of the 2024 AFC Divisional Round\u00a0\u2014 which the Chiefs won 23-14\u00a0\u2014 has plenty of playoff implications on the line for two teams looking to get in. Can Mahomes, Andy Reid, Travis Kelce and co. pull off some late season magic?<\/p>\n Follow along for updates.<\/p>\n MORE: Timeline of the romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce<\/a><\/p>\n Texans vs. Chiefs score<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n NFL HQ: Live NFL scores<\/a> | Updated NFL standings<\/a> | Full NFL schedule<\/a><\/p>\n Texans vs. Chiefs results, highlights from Week 14 ‘Sunday Night Football’<\/p>\n 8:12 p.m.:\u00a0Kickoff is moments away. The Chiefs are going for their sixth straight win at home, while the Texans are trying to win their fifth straight game.<\/p>\n Something has to give.<\/p>\n 8:00 p.m.:\u00a0Nico Collins is having a stellar season so far, hauling in 57 receptions for 795 yards and four touchdowns.<\/p>\n 1\ufe0f\u20e32\ufe0f\u20e3 is feeling it \ud83e\udd18 pic.twitter.com\/ccBKbf7FoQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n He looks to add onto that tally tonight.\u00a0<\/p>\n 7:48 p.m.:\u00a0The Chiefs enter this game as a must-win, with teams in front of them in the AFC wild card race continuing to win.<\/p>\n Get loud, Chiefs Kingdom\u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/JpSndcTaHS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Kansas City has lost three out of four heading into tonight.\u00a0<\/p>\n 7:32 p.m.:\u00a0Nothing screams primetime like Arrowhead Stadium for a big AFC clash.<\/p>\n Golden hour looks good on us \ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/ho9unzgsDp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n This is the second Sunday night game this season at Arrowhead.\u00a0<\/p>\n 7:12 p.m.:\u00a0Kansas City has also listed its inactives.\u00a0<\/p>\n Our inactives for tonight’s SNF matchup against the Texans \u2b07\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/UXVdz2LR77<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The most notable for Houston is tackle Jawaan Taylor, who is dealing with a triceps and knee injury.\u00a0<\/p>\n 7:02 p.m.:\u00a0“Sunday Night Football” is approaching, with the Texans looking to get their fifth straight win.<\/p>\n Ready to SWARM. pic.twitter.com\/dXuYXir3vm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 6:50 p.m.:\u00a0Houston has posted its inactives for tonight’s contest.<\/p>\n Our inactives for #HOUvsKC<\/a> \u2b07\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/RlMR9CHEfi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 6:07 p.m.:\u00a0Patrick Mahomes is on-site for “Sunday Night Football.”<\/p>\n QB1 here for SNF.@PatrickMahomes<\/a> x #ProBowlVote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dvfShdNHo9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The three-time Super Bowl MVP looks to get the Chiefs back in the playoff conversation tonight.\u00a0<\/p>\n 5:54 p.m.:\u00a0After missing a few games with a concussion, Texans QB C.J. Stroud made his return in Houston’s emphatic win over the Colts.<\/p>\n QB1\ufe0f\u20e3 clockin\u2019 in for SNF pic.twitter.com\/8vmUZ44984<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Stroud threw for 276 yards, no touchdowns and an interception. He is still looking for his first passing touchdown since Oct. 26 against the Broncos.\u00a0<\/p>\n 5:45 p.m.:\u00a0Will Anderson is one of the league’s top pass rushers, with 10.5 sacks on the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n .@will_anderson28<\/a> has ARRIVED\ud83d\udccd pic.twitter.com\/RLs7hbFaQY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Last time he was on primetime, he got to Josh Allen multiple times in Houston’s win.<\/p>\n 5:43 p.m.:\u00a0It’s going to be a cold one in Kansas City.<\/p>\n Bundle up for a chilly night under the lights. pic.twitter.com\/J9Afh5dlta<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Both offenses\u00a0\u2014 which have each had their struggles this year\u00a0\u2014 will have to brave the cold against the two top defenses they line up against.\u00a0<\/p>\n 5:34 p.m.:\u00a0We are less than three hours away from a pivotal AFC clash at Arrowhead Stadium.<\/p>\n Lights on \ud83d\udd1c pic.twitter.com\/0nldGQjnS6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Both the Chiefs and Texans are looking to get into wild card spots in the conference. With a win tonight, Houston would be tied with the Indianapolis Colts (8-5) for the No. 7 seed.<\/p>\n The Chiefs would be one game behind the Colts with a win.\u00a0<\/p>\n Where to watch Texans vs. ChiefsTexans vs. Chiefs start timeDate:\u00a0Sunday, Dec. 7Time:\u00a08:20 p.m. ET\u00a0<\/p>\n Houston and Kansas City will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday night. This is the third time the Chiefs are on “Sunday Night Football,” and their fifth night game of the season. On the other side, Houston is making it’s “Sunday Night Football” season debut, with its three night games before this coming in other slots.<\/p>\n What channel is Texans vs. Chiefs on today?<\/p>\n Texans vs. Chiefs is Week 14’s edition of “Sunday Night Football,” which airs nationally on NBC. Mike Tirico (play-by-play) and Chris Collinsworth (color commentator) will be on the call, with Melissa Stark on the sidelines.<\/p>\n Viewers can stream the game on Peacock or Fubo, which offers new subscribers a free trial.<\/a><\/p>\n Texans schedule 2025WeekDate\u00a0OpponentTime (ET)1412\/07at Chiefs8:20 PM1512\/14vs. Cardinals1:00 PM1612\/21vs. Raiders4:25 PM1712\/28at ChargersTBD1801\/04vs. ColtsTBDChiefs schedule 2025WeekDate\u00a0OpponentTime (ET)1412\/07vs. Texans8:20 PM1512\/14vs. Chargers1:00 PM1612\/21at Titans1:00 PM1712\/25vs. Broncos8:15 PM1801\/04at RaidersTBD<\/p>\n