Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs played host to the Houston Texans in their first NFL playoff game of the year. The Chiefs entered the game as 9 1/2-point favorites, per ESPN Bet, to clinch a spot in the AFC Championship Game.

The Chiefs look for their seventh consecutive AFC championship game appearance vs. the Texans on Saturday. Here's what to know about the game.

Kansas City is heading to the AFC championship game for the seventh consecutive season. Read more on Boston.com.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, most of it going to best buddy Travis Kelce, and Kansas City beats the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday to advance to the AFC championship game for the seventh consecutive season.

Deny it, run from it, do whatever you want, but the Kansas City Chiefs might simply be inevitable at this point. Yes, Andy Reid's team, still led by Patrick Mah

The Chiefs have completed step one of three on their quest for the NFL's first three-peat. Kansas City defeated Houston 23-14 to reach the AFC Championship for a seventh consecutive year. The Chiefs h

Travis Kelce’s milestone day helped the Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a three-peat continue for another week with a 23-14 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC divisional round. Kelce led the Chiefs’ offense with seven receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown.

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce connected on a fourth-quarter touchdown pass while Harrison Butker booted three field goals Saturday as the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs subdued the visiting Houston Texans 23-14.

Travis Kelce set a playoff record, caught seven passes for 117 yards and touchdown in Kansas City’s 23-14 win over Houston.

The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Houston Texans Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium as they continue their quest for a third-straight Super Bowl victory.