Chiefs playoff hopes take another blow
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After Sunday’s loss to the Texans, Kansas City must face the bitter reality that its championship formula has gone stale.
Esa Pole, who had previously never played an NFL snap and wasn't listed on Kansas City's online depth chart prior to Sunday's game, took Morris' place at left tackle protecting Patrick Mahomes' blind side.
Trainers, staff and players gather around Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Wanya Morris (64) after Morris was injured in the first play against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Patrick Mahomes is on the far right. Tammy Ljungblad [email protected]
Patrick Mahomes gets support from his wife, Brittany Mahomes, and Kevin Durant as the Chiefs face a must-win game to stay alive in the playoff race.
As one might've expected given Houston's defensive prowess and the injury issues along Kansas City's offensive line, the Texans have a two-possession advantage over the Chiefs at halftime. Houston leads Kansas City 10-0 at the break.
The Kansas City Chiefs' Week 14 loss to the Houston Texans included a pair of notable injuries. On the first offensive play of the game, Chiefs backup LT Wanya Morris suffered what the team described as a knee injury on a two-yard run from Isiah Pacheco to his side of the field.