C.J. Stroud, who dealt with a knee injury throughout the game after taking a hit in the first quarter, went 14-of-22 with 245 yards. He was sacked eight times, though, as Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo called several blitzes in the second half. He still had some nice scrambles, getting 42 yards on six carries.

The Chiefs, seeking the first Super Bowl three-peat, will host the AFC Championship Game for the sixth time in the last seven years.

Following the win over the Texans, Mahomes took to social media to share a few photos from the game, while sending a clear message on the Chiefs' road ahead. "On to the next," Mahomes said. Mahomes finished the win over the Texans with one passing touchdown and 177 yards, completing 16 of 25 attempts.

The Kansas City Chiefs host the Houston Texans to kick off the divisional round. Follow along for the live updates, scores and analysis.

Blame the officiating all you want. Even with the 30 yards removed, the outcome would have remained near-identical. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce on a diving pass for an 11-yard touchdown,