The Kansas City Chiefs managed to beat the Houston Texans despite three offensive players not having a single reception.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs traded for DeAndre Hopkins midway through the season, back when the two-time defending Super Bowl champs had lost wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice to injuries, and the hope was that the three-time All-Pro could help to stabilize a position group that had struggled for years.

The Kansas City Chiefs traded for DeAndre Hopkins midway through the season, back when the two-time defending Super Bowl champs had lost wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice to injuries, and the hope was that the three-time All-Pro could help to stabilize a position group that had struggled for years.

The NFL Divisional round playoffs begin with the Houston Texans at the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday afternoon./

The Kansas City Chiefs traded for DeAndre Hopkins midway through the season, back when the two-time defending Super Bowl champs had lost wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice to injuries, and the hope was the three-time All-Pro could help to stabilize a position group that had struggled for years.

The Kansas City Chiefs traded for DeAndre Hopkins midway through the season, back when the two-time defending Super Bowl champs had lost wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice to injuries, and the hope was that the three-time All-Pro could help to stabilize a position group that had struggled for years.

The Chiefs walked off the field in Buffalo 30-21 losers to the Bills in Week 11. During their on-field post-game meeting after Kansas City’s first loss of the season, KC quarterback Patrick Mahomes told Buffalo QB Josh Allen,

The Kansas City Chiefs traded for DeAndre Hopkins midway through the season, back when the two-time defending Super Bowl champs had lost wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice to injuries ...

The Chiefs, seeking the first Super Bowl three-peat, will host the AFC Championship Game for the sixth time in the last seven years.

While the win was a full team effort, including special teams, a few players deserved a special game ball for their valiant efforts.

With a Divisional Round win against the Houston Texans, the Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the AFC Championship game and are hopeful for a Super Bowl three-peat.

The best quarterback in football has weathered changes around him with his persistence, problem-solving ability and willingness to adjust.