Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud out-dueled Kansas City star Patrick Mahomes to lead the Texans to a 20-10 victory on Sunday that left the Chiefs' NFL playoff hopes hanging by a thread.

Kansas City's run of nine straight AFC West division titles officially ended as they fell to 6-7.

Their hopes of bagging a wild card berth that could keep them in the hunt for a fourth straight Super Bowl appearance also took a major hit.

Houston's top-ranked defense intercepted Mahomes three times, including Azeez Al-Shaair's pick off of a pass that veteran tight end Travis Kelce bobbled in the fourth quarter.

Stroud threw for 203 yards and a touchdown and Dare Ogunbowale delivered a go-ahead rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter for the Texans, who won their fifth straight to remain one game behind t

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