The Kansas City Chiefs snagged a solid 27-19 win over the Houston Texans, bumping their record up to a jaw-dropping 14-1. But just when everyone was feeling good about the W, something pretty tough went down during the game. While the game had its fair share of big plays, there was one moment that had everyone holding their breath—Jack Cochrane, the special teams ace, took a hard hit and went down with an injury.

At first, it seemed like no biggie-Cochrane looked like he might just shake it off and jump back into action. But nope, the trainers took a quick look, and boom-it was a wrap. The dude was ruled out with an ankle injury faster than you can say ‘special teams MVP.’ With 293 snaps under his belt this season, he’s been a huge part of their game. Now? The squad had to keep rolling without their go-to guy

Despite the setback, the Chiefs didn’t miss a beat. Patrick Mahomes showed why he’s the G, running for a 15-yard touchdown, and Kareem Hunt punched in a 3-yard touchdown to keep the points coming. Butker‘s clutch field goal added another three points to the total. The defense was also firing on all cylinders, even as Chris Jones left with a calf injury. Joshua Williams stepped up with a sack, and Trent McDuffie had a key interception, ensuring the Texans never got too close.

Houston did fight back, with C.J. Stroud connecting with Dalton Schultz and Tank Dell for touchdowns, but they just couldn’t keep pace. Despite a few solid plays, the Chiefs‘ offense and defense are rock solid, and Kansas City finished with the win.

While losing Jack Cochrane is a tough break for the Chiefs, their 14-1 record shows they’re still a powerhouse. They’ll adjust without him, and with Mahomes and a stacked team, it’s going to take more than an injury to slow them down.

Texans Struggle, But Stay Strong

The Texans came into this one at 9-5, and while they fought hard, the injuries piled up. Shaq Mason, their starting guard, went down with a knee injury, and safety Jimmie Ward was out with a foot injury.

But even with these key losses, linebacker Christian Harris had a moment of glory with a sack. Stroud wasn’t backing down-he hooked Dalton Schultz and Tank Dell for a couple of clutch touchdowns. But, talk about bad luck, Dell ended up sidelined with a knee injury, making Houston’s comeback even tougher.

Sure, the Texans didn’t snag the win this time, but hey, they’ve locked in a playoff spot. Think on the bright side. So, it’s not all doom and gloom. Now, it’s all about healing up and getting ready for their showdown with the Ravens.