Hurts largely succeeded against the blitz on the NFC side of the playoff bracket. But the Los Angeles Rams, who sacked Hurts seven times in Philadelphia’s 28-22 win in the divisional round, gave the Eagles quarterback considerable trouble. Oftentimes it appeared his checkdown options were ill-placed or covered up entirely.

Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's use of the blitz could be Chiefs' key to beating the Bills in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.

All but one of this year's head coaching vacancies have been filled and Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo isn't in the mix for the Saints' job, which likely means that Spagnuolo will be back in Kansas City for a sixth season in 2025.

C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans were able to solve the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card Round, coming away with a 32-12 victory. However, now, Stroud an

The Houston Texans fell short against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round. Here's what DeMeco Ryans said postgame.

For the first time this year, the Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for a playoff game as they continue their ongoing quest for a record third championship in a row. Standing in their way this Saturday are the Houston Texans, a feisty AFC South squad that just took on the reigning Super Bowl winners less than a month ago.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) smiled at wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (8) after Kelce caught a pass for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Tammy Ljungblad [email protected]

Mixon presents a difficult look for the Chiefs. He is strong between the tackles but also has the ability to create havoc as a pass catcher. The Texans will be missing slot receiver Tank Dell due to an injury suffered at KC in Week 16 and could rely on Mixon to absorb some of those intermediate routes.

Travis Kelce sets a new NFL record with his ninth career 100-yard game in the playoffs; The Divisional Round continues on Sunday night as the Philadelphia Eagles host the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills face the Baltimore Ravens,

Patrick Mahomes is, of course, the Chiefs’ engine. But Kansas City’s defense routinely makes game winning plays when it matters most.

Ex-NFL star Brandon Marshall compared Josh Allen's struggles to get past Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to those who had to face Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills may be familiar with one another because of the number of times they have matched up over the last five years, but that truth does not drive away the difficulty for Steve Spagnuolo in preparing for Josh Allen.