The Houston Texans will take the field Saturday afternoon to advance to the AFC Conference Championship if they can secure a win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Houston, which secured its second 10-win season under DeMeco Ryans, should be near full strength with the return of offensive lineman Shaq Mason.

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).