Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes changed his Instagram profile picture to a shot of him flashing his three Super Bowl rings as his team

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes talks about how he's preparing for their matchup against the Houston Texans, plus his family's newest addition.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs against Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

We are down to the final eight teams in the race for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions enjoyed their respective BYE weeks but

Plus, the Texans kept it tight at Arrowhead in Week 16, falling 27-19 even as they were limping to the finish line. Quarterback C.J. Stroud finished 23-of-39 passing for 244 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in that game.

When Patrick Mahomes shook hands with C.J. Stroud at midfield at the conclusion of their Dec. 21 game, cameras caught Mahomes telling Stroud that they'd see them in the playoffs. Those words have become customary for players and coaches acknowledging respect for one another.

The divisional round of the 2025 NFL playoffs kicks off this weekend with the Houston Texans vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs are still looking to become the first team to win three back-to-back Super Bowls,

With their divisional round playoff matchup against the Houston Texans on the horizon, it's no surprise where the Kansas City Chiefs are in NFL power rankings.