20 photos that show Chiefs’ devastating loss to Texans in blow to playoff hopes
By Tammy Ljungblad and
Dominick Williams
A defeating game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night featured multiple injuries, a few big plays and more than a few major fumbles for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Throughout all the action, Star photographers Tammy Ljungblad and Dominick Williams were on the sideline capturing every pass, tackle, celebration and dejection.
Here are 20 of their most memorable photos.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) beats his chest as he enters the field prior to the Chiefs game vs. the Houston Texans on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
A Chiefs fan supported oversized Super Bowl ring hat before the game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Trainers, staff and players gather around Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Wanya Morris (64) after he was injured in the first play against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) hypes up the crowd in the first half of the Chiefs game vs. the Houston Texans on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) puts pressure on Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) in the first half of the Chiefs game vs. the Houston Texans on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5) makes a catch off an interception in the second quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards (97) pressures Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) in a move that earned Edwards a face mask penalty in the second quarter of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) kicks a field goal that bounced off the post in the second quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs safety Mike Edwards (34) drops an interception opportunity in the first half of the Chiefs game vs. the Houston Texans on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs fans were frustrated in the first half against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) gestures after being sacked during the first half by the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates with Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) after Hunt's touchdown run in the second half of the Chiefs game vs. the Houston Texans on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown (5) waves to the fans following a long catch in the second half of the Chiefs game vs. the Houston Texans on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles during a play in the third quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) is stopped by the Houston Texans defense in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Ashton Gillotte (97) makes a tackle against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (4) catches a pass meant for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (5) in the second half of the game GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Kansas City. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) bobbles a catch that turns into an interception in the fourth quarter of the second half of the Chiefs game vs. the Houston Texans on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) sits on the bench dejected late in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs game vs. the Houston Texans on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walks off the field following the Chiefs loss vs. the Houston Texans on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
This story was originally published December 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM.
