Shaq Mason is a key component of the Houston Texans offensive line but was listed on the team’s official injury report this week ahead of its AFC divisional round matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.

The Houston Texans could shore up their offensive line by bringing in a familiar face from the Lone Star State.

Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), right guard Shaq Mason (knee), offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (ankle) and wide receiver Robert Woods (hip) also were active. Woods did not practice all week and had been listed as questionable.

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

Texans running back Joe Mixon will play today against the Chiefs. Mixon was listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but he’s active and good to go. The Texans’ inactives are RB J.J. Taylor, LB Devin White, DE Jerry Hughes, C/G Kendrick Green, G Nick Broeker and DT Kurt Hinish.

Texans veteran offensive lineman Shaq Mason returns to the starting lineup Saturday in playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs have no excuse for a lack of readiness for this moment. The extra bye week and the chance to even rest more starters in Week 18 has given

Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported Tuesday that Mason was a longshot to play in Saturday's game due to an MCL injury. However, Mason was able to log a full practice Thursday, and it appears he's progressed enough in his recovery to play.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair are both set to play in Saturday's divisional playoff game at Kansas City, NFL Network reported. Mixon was limited in practice this week with an ankle injury and Al-Shaair was limited with a knee issue.

Jalen Green scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat Portland 125-103, the Trail Blazers’ fifth straight loss.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce made history in the Divisional Round against the Houston Texans. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is often regarded as one of the best, if not the best, tight end in football.

With the Chiefs attempting an historic three-peat, Kelce loomed as a key weapon for Mahomes and Andy Reid and his efforts against the Texans show that he doesn't need a big volume