The Texans and Chiefs have both made big changes since Week 6

The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs aren’t the same squads from their Week 6 encounter that saw a 31-24 Houston win at Arrowhead Stadium.

It’s now or never

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Andy Reid’s side is not only fresher, coming off of a bye week, but are still riding the wave of a six-game winning streak with a thankfully now two-legged quarterback.

Meanwhile, the Texans are in good shape. Their bodies may have a few more aches and pains this week, but with Fuller set to return, J.J. Watt looking healthy, and an improved secondary on their side they stand as good a chance as they’re likely to have to finally make it to their first-ever conference championship game.