The Chiefs give kicker Harrison Butker a special honor before Kansas City face the Houston Texans in the playoffs.

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs played host to the Houston Texans in their first NFL playoff game of the year. The Chiefs entered the game as 9 1/2-point favorites, per ESPN Bet, to clinch a spot in the AFC Championship Game.

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For much of his time with the Kansas City Chiefs, kicker Harrison Butker has been one of the team's most reliable players. However, following a midseason surgery to trim his meniscus in his left knee,

The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round. The Chiefs had had some tight contests this season and a reliable kicking game will be important in the playoffs.

"I mean, it was a minor surgery, but still, it's lingered a little bit. It's the plant leg that he collapses, or whatever we want to call that, you know. So, it's changed up things a little bit, but I think he's looked good most recently.

Butker’s knee injury has affected his accuracy. Placekicker Harrison Butker has struggled with accuracy since returnin