The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans put on a show in a marquee-matchup in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season. With the Texans prevailing over the Chiefs, we take a look at the updated AFC standings and playoff picture.

With their win in enemy territory, the Texans (8-5) now hold the seventh seed in the AFC, taking over the spot previously held by the Indianapolis Colts (8-5). Though boasting identical records in the 2025 NFL season, Houston’s win over Indianapolis in Week 13 gives the Texans the upper hand in the tiebreaker. However, the two AFC South opponents are set to meet again in Week 18.

As for the Chiefs, the loss at home officially knocked them out of contention for the AFC West title. For the first time since 2015, a new champion will be crowned in the West. However, Kansas C

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