The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs get ready for their matchup in the AFC divisional. To get started, we take a look at a few series facts along with some stats surrounding two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Deshaun Watson.
series facts
1. The Chiefs are 1/4 teams that have defeated the Texans in the playoffs without reprisals. The other three are the Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, and Indianapolis Colts.
2. The Texans are 0-3 all-time in the divisional round of the playoffs with all games played on the road.
3. The Chiefs are 3-8 in the divisional round with a 1-5 record at home.
4. The Chiefs finished the season 12-4 and qualified for a first-round bye, making it the sixth season they finished with a 12-4 record or better and earned a first-round bye.
5. Since 1990, 28/116 of the wild-card round winners ended up winning in the divisional round.
6. The Texans’ 5-5 record against the Chief is second-best against an AFC West opponent, including playoffs:
Raiders: 8-4
Chiefs: 5-5
Broncos: 3-5
Chargers: 2-5
7. The Chiefs’ 5-5 record against the Texans is their second-best against an AFC South opponent, including playoffs:
Jaguars: 6-4
Texans: 5-5
Colts: 4-8
Titans: 3-6
8. The Texans are 1/8 teams that have not won a divisional round game since 2002.
9. The Chiefs are 14-19 in January all-time with a 6-9 record at home.
10. The Texans are 7-9 in January all-time with an 0-5 record on the road.