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.