The Texans didn’t lose at Arrowhead because of officiating. C.J. Stroud was sacked eight times, including four times in the fourth quarter on promising drive. Houston also left seven points on the board from missed kicks by Ka’imi Fairbairn.

The NFL is preparing to address quarterback slide plays with a new rule aimed at eliminating controversial calls, following criticism of Patrick Mahomes’ tactics during the Chiefs’ playoff run.