The Kansas City Chiefs (13-1) are gearing up to host the Houston Texans (9-5) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. ET. With both teams vying for top playoff positions, injuries could play a pivotal role in the outcome. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the injury report and its implications for the game.
Kansas Chiefs vs. Houston Texans game info
Game Time: Saturday, 1 p.m. ET
Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
TV Info: NBC
Chiefs injury report
Patrick Mahomes (QB): Full Participation (Ankle)
Jawaan Taylor (OT): Full Participation (Knee)
Harrison Butker (K): Full Participation (Knee)
Marquise Brown (WR): Full Participation (Shoulder)
Creed Humphrey (C): Full Participation (Ankle)
D.J. Humphries (OT): Did Not Participate (Hamstring)
Chamarri Conner (DB): Did Not Participate (Concussion)
Key absences:
While Mahomes is practicing fully, his ankle injury from Week 15 is worth monitoring. The Chiefs will also miss D.J. Humphries and Chamarri Conner, potentially affecting their protection and secondary depth.
Texans injury report
Joe Mixon (RB): Limited Participation (Ankle)
Christian Harris (LB): Did Not Participate (Ankle)
Cade Stover (TE): Did Not Participate (Illness)
Juice Scruggs (OL): Did Not Participate (Foot)
John Metchie (WR): Did Not Participate (Shoulder)
Folorunso Fatukasi (DT): Did Not Participate (Ankle)
Del’Shawn Phillips (LB): Full Participation (Foot)
Kenyon Green (OG): Full Participation (Shoulder)
Key absences:
The Texans’ offense takes a hit with John Metchie and Cade Stover sidelined. Their defense will also feel the loss of Folorunso Fatukasi, especially against Kansas City’s dynamic attack.
