After their loss to the Chiefs on Saturday, the Texans—one of two 10–7 teams to make the divisional round—are locked in at the No. 25 pick in the 2025 draft. Even if the Los Angeles Rams (10–7) lose to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Houston will remain at No. 25 because they have a lower strength of schedule (.481) than the Rams (.505).

While the Chiefs played well enough to win, penalties certainly played a role in Kansas City's 23-14 win over the Houston Texans in Saturday's AFC divisional round game. Houston was flagged eight times for 82 yards,

Two controversial penalties stood out in the game: a roughing the passer flag on Texans defensive end Will Anderson and a late-hit penalty on linebacker Henry To'oTo'o after Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes slid late.