It was Jan. 16, 1994.

The Houston Oilers (remember them?) were leading the new look Kansas City Chiefs 10-7 heading into the fourth and final quarter of the AFC Divisional round. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana led a 21-point surge with two fourth quarterback touchdown passes, while Marcus Allen's 21-yard rushing score eventually sealed the deal.

Chiefs win, 28-20.

That was then. Chiefs fans remember it well because that was the last time their team won a playoff game. The Chiefs have the second longest playoff win drought in the NFL to only the Cincinnati Bengals, who haven't won a postseason game since 1990. Since then January has been filled with disappointing losses, last second defeats, a few blowouts and even a 28-point blown lead against the Indianapolis Colts.

As a whole, the Chiefs have lost eight consecutive playoff games.

So here we are heading into the 2016 NFL playoffs. The Chiefs have been the hottest team in the league winning their last 10 consecutive games despite a dreadful 1-5 start. At 1-5, many NFL analysts were already predicting who the Chiefs should select No. 1 overall. Instead, they are one of the six AFC teams fighting for the Super Bowl. Having said that, there's no more excuses for the Chiefs going forward. They have to win this upcoming game against the Houston Texans to restore faith in fans.

The Chiefs have all the tools to win a playoff game and compete with the best. Former No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher is finally looking comfortable on the offensive line after switching back to left tackle. Alex Smith posted the second highest passer rating of his career this season, and his connection with Jeremy Maclin is soaring. As Chiefs fans know all too well, their team did not have a single touchdown grab made by a wide receiver all of last season. That changed this year. Maclin recorded eight touchdown catches this season for the Chiefs while posting over 1,000 yards.

Travis Kelce has become a very reliable tight end in this offense on third down plays. Kelce is also an exceptional blocker, and you can bet he's going to be in motion to help against J.J. Watt and that Texans pass rush.

Undrafted running back Charcandrick West has done his job filling in for the injured Jamaal Charles. Spencer Ware helps create a dynamic rushing attack that ranks No. 7 in yards gained and first overall in touchdowns scored. Maybe we'll even see a little Knile Davis on Saturday. If the Chiefs can continue to pound the rock and control the clock, they should be just fine.

Justin Houston is set to return from his knee injury. Tamba Hali and Houston have produced one of the most successful pass rushing couples in the league and are constantly compared to Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware of the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs should have their way against a sub-par Texans offense that ranks 21st in points scored.

The Chiefs have everything going for them. They are the favored team, they haven't lost since Week 6, and they are the far more balanced squad. A loss against the Texans would be devastating. Ending the year with a wild card round loss with this type of talent is just unacceptable.

The Chiefs take on the Texans on Saturday at 4:35 p.m. ET.

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