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SportsBeat KC: Playoff week and rematch with Deshaun Watson arrives for Chiefs

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson The Associated Press

Patrick Mahomes vs. Deshaun Watson in the AFC Divisional Round is the featured matchup when the Chiefs play host to the Texans Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. The Texans hope muscle memory kicks in. They defeated the Chiefs 31-24 in Kansas City in Week 6. Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian and beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell speak to the impact of that game on this one in this episode of SportsBeat KC.

Story links:

Sam Mellinger: Chiefs lose 31-24 at home to Houston Texans, insta-reaction!

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is part of the changing of the guard in AFC playoffs

Five things to know about Chiefs’ playoff opponent: Houston Texans

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Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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