The Kansas City Chiefs maintained their hold on the AFC's top seed by securing yet another one-score victory, extending their NFL record to 16 games by defeating the visiting Houston Texans by a score of 27-19.

KC, which improved to 14-1, now has a magic number of one to clinch the top seed. The Chiefs can secure that coveted position with either a win or tie in one of their last two games (at Pittsburgh, at Denver) or if the Buffalo Bills lose or tie in any of their final three outings.

Mahomes did not carry an injury designation into Saturday's matchup against the Houston Texans and looked spry on the field, rushing for a 15-yard touchdown in the 27-19 win. He expects his ankle to be even stronger for Wednesday's Christmas showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers.