Taylor has been dealing with a knee injury, but it did not affect his ability to participate in drills with the Chiefs. He was a full participant in all of Kansas City’s practices this week. Barring an unforeseen setback before kickoff, Taylor will almost certainly start for the Chiefs in Kansas City’s divisional-round matchup against Houston.

The Kansas City Chiefs rely on starting offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor to keep pressure off star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Taylor was listed on the Chiefs’ injury report this week ahead of Kansas City’s divisional-round playoff matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday, January 18.

NFL fans were furious about two calls that went against Houston on Saturday during the Texans’ 23-14 loss to the Chiefs in an AFC Divisional playoff game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Houston defensive end Will Anderson Jr. was called for roughing the passer in the first quarter for this hit on quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Football players are intentional with the accessories they wear on the field, whether for climate, superstition or routine.

Many people noted a possible factor for the Chiefs’ unbeaten record when Martin works: KC’s incredible success. Martin became a referee in 2018, the same year that Mahomes became the Chiefs starting quarterback and began the NFL’s current dynasty.

Given his ability to log a full practice session Tuesday, Taylor seems like a very good bet to be able to suit up in Saturday's AFC divisional-round battle versus Houston.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans have released their inactive players for the AFC divisional round of the playoffs.

The Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes are squaring off against the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs for a chase to reach their seventh straight AFC Championship.

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Once again, the Buffalo Bills are projected to play in the most competitive game of the NFL’s divisional round. Last year, the Bills were a 2½-point favorite and lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, the only game with a spread of fewer than 6½ points.

Following their bye week, the Chiefs held regular practices to prepare for their matchup against the Texans. On the weekend, Texans Wire reporter Cole Thompson released the final injury report for both teams, showing that Kansas City’s roster is largely healthy—aside from wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who is listed as "doubtful."

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