They suffered a 27-19 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs to fall to 9-6 on the season. On the other hand, the Chiefs continue their storybook season with a 14-1 record as a true juggernaut in the AFC. Still,

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud spoke about the team's effort after the game and what the result means for them moving forward. READ MORE: Texans' Tank Dell Injury Update Revealed

Dell suffered the injury during the Texans' 27–19 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday while he caught a 30-yard touchdown pass. His close friend and quarterback C.J. Stroud was visibly upset on the field, as he stayed close to Dell as long as he could.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Dell suffered a dislocated kneecap, and doctors were working to “determine the damage” caused by the injury. Ryans said Dell would remain at the University of Kansas Hospital overnight for further evaluation.

The Texans have scored 10 straight points to take a 10-7 lead over the Chiefs. Ka’imi Fairbairn hit a 33-yard field goal on Houston’s second possession. Then after forcing a three-and-out, Houston scored again with C.J. Stroud’s 10-yard touchdown to Dalton Schultz.

The Texans offensive line is set to get a bit healthier, which will surely make C.J. Stroud happy.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes offered words of encouragement to C.J. Stroud after Kansas City’s Week 16 win over the Houston #Texans.

Instead of their high-profile QB, it's the Texans' defense that could lead them on a postseason run? Just how far can it take them?

Patrick Mahomes had this classy message for CJ Stroud after the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the Houston Texans.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud found tight end Dalton Schultz for a 10-yard touchdown in the second quarter at Kansas City.

Houston is on the verge of winning its second AFC South title in a row while Miami's playoff dreams are all but dead