The 2025 Chiefs are battling through one of the toughest stretches of the Mahomes era. Whether it’s fatigue, injury or simple regression, their margin for error is slim. Houston comes in with confidence, a top-notch defense and an offense that has settled into a steady rhythm behind Stroud.
Kansas City will still be competitive at Arrowhead, but this game looks close. Houston’s defense has the tools to slow the game down, and the Texans have shown they can win close games. A close result for either side appears to be the most likely outcome.
