2019 Divisional Round vs Indianapolis Colts

Lore & Background

In the divisional round, the Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans 51–31 despite falling behind 24–0 in the second quarter to give the Chiefs playoff wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history. The 51 points they scored was a franchise record for a postseason game.

In Their Own Story

The cold January air bit at the faces of the fans, but inside Arrowhead Stadium, the heat was rising with every passing play. The scoreboard glowed red, showing a daunting deficit that seemed insurmountable. Yet, as Mahomes stepped into the pocket, his eyes scanned the field with a calm intensity that silenced the doubt. He spotted a sliver of daylight, launched a spiral that defied physics, and watched it land perfectly in the hands of a receiver who sprinted toward glory. The roar that followed was not just noise; it was the sound of history being rewritten.

Reader's Guide

The Chiefs clinched the AFC West, extending their team record division title streak to four consecutive. They also clinched the franchise's fifth consecutive playoff appearance, one short of the franchise record of six consecutive from 1990–1995. They clinched their second straight bye to the divisional round of the AFC playoffs due to a Week 17 win against the Los Angeles Chargers combined with a Patriots loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Did You Know?

• The Chiefs had six players ranked on NFL Network's annual Top 100 players countdown, which was tied for second most in the league.
• Reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes was ranked 4th, the highest ranking ever by a Chiefs player.
• The Chiefs finished undefeated in the AFC West for the second time under Andy Reid.