DeMeco Ryans talked about the challenges of preparing for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense. He said, "It's very hard to get sacks on [Chiefs QB] Patrick [Mahomes]. He does a good job of getting the ball out.

As Houston prepares for its divisional round matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, Ryans has his defense playing at its best.

Against the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round, sloppy was good enough. But the Houston Texans know a cleaner effort will be needed against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Texans overcame three turnovers and eight penalties in defeating Los Angeles on Saturday.