Brian Hoyer is starting his first career playoff game against the Chiefs. (Getty)
The Houston Texans are 2-0 in franchise history on Wild Card Weekend, and go for three straight today against the Chiefs.
They’re a three-point underdog, but still have a chance to advance today. If they do, their opponent for the next round is unclear.
Here’s everything you need to know about next week’s contest, and how the Texans fit into the playoff picture:
Possible Divisional Round Games
DeAndre Hopkins is the Texans’ biggest offensive weapon. (Getty)
Date: Saturday or Sunday
Time: 4:35 p.m. ET
Location: Foxboro, MA or Denver, CO
TV: CBS
Live Stream: CBSSports.com
Possible Divisional Round Opponent
Texans Win, Bengals Win
If the Bengals win at home, Houston becomes the highest remaining seed in the AFC bracket. That would send them to Denver, for a meeting with Peyton Manning and the Broncos. The Texans and Broncos did not meet in the regular season, but it would be a tough test for Houston’s offense against a great Broncos defense.
Texans Win, Steelers Win
If the Steelers knock off the Bengals, they will be the high seeded headed to Denver. That means that Houston would head east, for a second meeting with the Patriots this season. Houston was beaten handily on Sunday Night Football by the Pats in early December, sacking Brian Hoyer five times en route to a 27-6 victory.