Justin Houston

Chiefs list Justin Houston (knee) as probable

Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) is listed as probable for the Chiefs' Wild Card game against the Houston Texans.

What It Means:

Houston is fully expected to play after missing the last five games of the regular season with a sprained PCL. Dee Ford filled in at left outside linebacker during his absence.

After recording 22 sacks last season, Houston has 7.5 sacks in 11 games this year to go with two picks and a defensive touchdown. Kansas City finished the regular season ranked fifth in Adjusted Defensive Net Expected Points per play.