The Kansas City Chiefs traded for DeAndre Hopkins midway through the season, back when the two-time defending Super Bowl champs had lost wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice to injuries, and the hope was that the three-time All-Pro could help to stabilize a position group that had struggled for years.

The Kansas City Chiefs traded for DeAndre Hopkins midway through the season, back when the two-time defending Super Bowl champs had lost wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice to injuries ...

The NFL Divisional round playoffs begin with the Houston Texans at the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday afternoon./

The Kansas City Chiefs traded for DeAndre Hopkins midway through the season, back when the two-time defending Super Bowl champs had lost wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice to injuries, and the hope was that the three-time All-Pro could help to stabilize a position group that had struggled for years.

While the win was a full team effort, including special teams, a few players deserved a special game ball for their valiant efforts.

The Chiefs, seeking the first Super Bowl three-peat, will host the AFC Championship Game for the sixth time in the last seven years.

The Kansas City Chiefs have the opportunity to do something exciting in the playoffs. Of course, there’s the opportunity to be the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls, which remains Kansas City's most pressing and most exciting goal.

The Kansas City Chiefs traded for DeAndre Hopkins midway through the season, back when the two-time defending Super Bowl champs had lost wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice to injuries, and the hope was the three-time All-Pro could help to stabilize a position group that had struggled for years.

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired DeAndre Hopkins, who, along with Marquise Brown, mentored Xavier Worthy, improving his performance ahead of the playoffs.

With a Divisional Round win against the Houston Texans, the Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the AFC Championship game and are hopeful for a Super Bowl three-peat.

The Kansas City Chiefs held off the Houston Texans to reach the AFC championship game for the seventh season in a row.

T he Kansas City Chiefs officially kick off their postseason on Saturday afternoon. While their season technically began over four months ago with a matchup against the Baltimore