DeMeco Ryans understands what it’s like to play for Andy Reid. He was the leading tackler at middle linebacker for the Eagles during Reid’s 14th and final season with the franchise in 2012. Reid called Ryans a “leader” and a “tough,

However, with the rematches this week in the NFL playoffs, I find myself breaking that rule, especially with Chiefs-Texans. Despite Houston’s defense looking like the second coming of the 2000 Ravens in their wildcard victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, I can’t pick against QB Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Neither the Houston Texans nor the Kansas City Chiefs have looked like offensive juggernauts during the 2024 NFL season. But that hasn't stopped them from advancing to the divisional round of the playoffs.