The Houston Texans lost 23-14 to the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round, marking the sixth such loss in franchise history and the second straight year out at that stage. The previous postseason defeat was a 34-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in which the offense failed to score a touchdown. Ownership felt more encouraged after the competitive effort against Kansas City and expressed belief the team was on the doorstep of greater success. The team trailed 20-12 late and had two chances to tie, while controversial penalties drew scrutiny but did not define the outcome. Ownership expects offseason roster decisions to translate into continued progress.
The 23-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs marked the sixth time in franchise history -- and second straight year -- that Houston had fallen in the divisional round, a place in the playoffs that they had not been beyond. But the Texans' owners had a contrasting feeling from the previous year when they were battered by the Baltimore Ravens -- a 34-10 loss where the offense failed to score a touchdown.
Against the Chiefs, Houston trailed 20-12 in the fourth quarter and had two possessions to try to tie the game but came up just short. Some controversial penalties would bring scrutiny after the game, but the Texans know it comes down to more than the refs. Cal McNair offered words of encouragement, telling ESPN in August at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia that "we hope to see us get a little better this year."
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