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.

In the last three of these starts, running back Kareem Hunt has had more snaps than the starter. It’s clear that the team has come to depend on Hunt in key situations — and these have outnumbered Pacheco’s opportunities.

The National Football League Inactive Report. HOUSTON TEXANS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — HOUSTON: RB J.J. Taylor, LB Devin White, DE Jerry Hughes, C/G Kendrick Green, G Nick Broeker, DT Kurt Hinish. KANSAS CITY: S Deon Bush, CB Keith Taylor, DE Joshua Uche, OL C.J. Hanson, OL Wanya Morris, T Ethan Driskell, DE Malik Herring.

Texans running back Joe Mixon will play today against the Chiefs. Mixon was listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but he’s active and good to go. The Texans’ inactives are RB J.J. Taylor, LB Devin White, DE Jerry Hughes, C/G Kendrick Green, G Nick Broeker and DT Kurt Hinish.

The Kansas City Chiefs are about to begin a postseason that they hope will end with them making history when they host the Houston Texans in the

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Braxton Deleon is a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan. Growing up in Lubbock means he’s had plenty of opportunities to cheer on Patrick Mahomes and his team on TV. His dream was to attend a game at Arrowhead Stadium. That dream would come true.

Chiefs activate cornerback Jaylen Watson from injured reserve with ankle injury ahead of divisional round matchup with Texans

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair both are active for Saturday's AFC divisional playoff game against the host Kansas City Chiefs. Mixon was limited in practice

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — 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.

Cornerback Jaylen Watson is active as the Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat gets underway against the Houston Texans on Saturday in the AFC Divisional Round.

Update: Cook returned to the game with about four minutes left to go in the second quarter. The Kansas City Chiefs' defensive secondary has taken a hit during the AFC divisional round against the Houston Texans.