Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) and Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) greet each other after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Just like the gorgeous moon rising above GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night, the Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes are waning after a 20-10 loss to the Houston Texans.

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Earlier this season, Swift supported her fiancé and the team on Oct. 12 and Oct. 19. Swift also took in the game from the suite on Oct. 28 as she and pal Brittany Mahomes, wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, cheered on their boys.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans meet today on "Sunday Night Football." Both battle for position in the NFL playoff picture. Follow live here

The Houston Texans won big on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, but they're still not a playoff team entering Week 14's matchup against the Chiefs.

Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt found the end zone for Kansas City's first touchdown in Week 14 on 'Sunday Night Football.'