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.

Mason (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Mason has been sidelined for the Texans' last three games due to a MCL injury sustained in the Week 16 loss to the Chiefs, and Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported Tuesday that he won't play in Saturday's divisional-round rematch in Kansas City.

The Houston Texans will take the field Saturday afternoon to advance to the AFC Conference Championship if they can secure a win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Houston, which secured its second 10-win season under DeMeco Ryans, should be near full strength with the return of offensive lineman Shaq Mason.

The Houston Texans' 2025 season came to a decisive halt with their 23-14 loss at the Chiefs in the Division Round. Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud was sacked ei

Texans get back several key players at practice Wednesday, including team captain and starting linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair

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.

Offensive lineman Shaq Mason returned to practice for the first time since Week 16’s loss against the Chiefs after suffering a knee injury on the opening drive. Houston determined that the severity of the injury wasn’t a season-ending issue, but it would require him to rest for several weeks.

The Texans were flagged for two penalties on plays that involved hits to Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, and each sparked significant controversy.

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Houston’s 10-7 record was as much a function of playing in a toothless AFC South as anything else. The Texans offense took a step backward after 2023’s emergence. C.J. Stroud backslid, a robust receiving corps was waylaid by injuries and the team had exactly one regular season win over a fellow playoff team (in Week 5 over the Buffalo Bills).

Before the Texans face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round, KPRC 2 has you covered with exclusive pre-game insights at 2 p.m. Round 2 rematch: Texans to square off with Chiefs in Saturday AFC divisional round road game