Week 14 SNF Chiefs vs. Texans Start 'Em Sit 'Em Picks feat. Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce, C.J. Stroud

The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans are set to square off in a matchup that could be a de facto playoff game. Both teams can mathematically afford another loss, but if Patrick Mahomes loses, he will need a miracle to make the playoffs. Of course, playoffs are on the minds of fantasy football managers in Week 14, with most leagues entering the final Sunday of the regular season.

Here's a fantasy football guide to the matchup to help salt away your opponent to either boost your chances for the playoffs, seeding, or going out swinging.

Chiefs vs. Texans Fantasy Football Week 14 Start 'Em Picks

Rashee Rice at Kansas City Chiefs v Dallas Cowboys - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

Patrick Mahomes is likely a worthy starter, but with the Houston Texans defense playing as well as any defense in the NFL, there might be a better option on your roster. He's not a must-start or a must-sit. He lies somewhere in the middle.

Moving on, since coming back from his six-game suspension resulting from his involvement in a multicar crash in July, according to an Aug. 27 ESPN report, Rashee Rice has been a set-and-forget starter in fantasy football. As such, let it ride and keep him on the field.

As for the Texans, Nico Collins and Jayden Higgins are must-start players. Both have been reliable in recent weeks and should keep the momentum going in Week 14. The Texans defense also has been a set-and-forget fantasy football force, and managers should keep the pattern going.

Must Starts

• Texans D/ST
• Rashee Rice
• Travis Kelce
• Jayden Higgins
• Nico Collins

Chiefs vs. Texans Fantasy Football Week 14 Start 'Em Picks

Kareem Hunt at Indianapolis Colts v Kansas City Chiefs - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

While many players should be started in the contest, there are also some pitfalls to avoid. Namely, every running back on both rosters. The Houston Texans defense is likely to keep the top four running backs relegated to short-yardage situations. Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco have both shared the starting role this season, so their productivity has a hard ceiling either way.

Both Woody Marks and Nick Chubb have been largely ineffective in recent weeks, so avoid them as well if you can help it. If you are desperate, Marks would be the better option over Chubb.

Lastly, don't start C.J. Stroud. Stroud has not had the best season overall and could be in for another slow night as the Texans likely try to lean on their defense.

Must Sits

• Kareem Hunt
• Isiah Pacheco
• Hollywood Brown
• C.J. Stroud
• Woody Marks
• Nick Chubb