Shaq Mason is a key component of the Houston Texans offensive line but was listed on the team’s official injury report this week ahead of its AFC divisional round matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.

The Houston Texans could shore up their offensive line by bringing in a familiar face from the Lone Star State.

Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), right guard Shaq Mason (knee), offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (ankle) and wide receiver Robert Woods (hip) also were active. Woods did not practice all week and had been listed as questionable.

Texans running back Joe Mixon will play today against the Chiefs. Mixon was listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but he’s active and good to go. The Texans’ inactives are RB J.J. Taylor, LB Devin White, DE Jerry Hughes, C/G Kendrick Green, G Nick Broeker and DT Kurt Hinish.

Texans veteran offensive lineman Shaq Mason returns to the starting lineup Saturday in playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs host the Houston Texans to kick off the divisional round. Follow along for the live updates, scores and analysis.

The Kansas City Chiefs have no excuse for a lack of readiness for this moment. The extra bye week and the chance to even rest more starters in Week 18 has given

The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans have released their lists of inactive players ahead of their AFC Divisional round matchup. Here are the inactive players for the Chiefs: OT CJ Hanson OT Ethan

Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported Tuesday that Mason was a longshot to play in Saturday's game due to an MCL injury. However, Mason was able to log a full practice Thursday, and it appears he's progressed enough in his recovery to play.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair both are active for Saturday's AFC divisional playoff game against the host Kansas City Chiefs. Mixon was limited in practice

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs went 15-2 this season — but somehow that was considered underwhelming because so many of their wins were close, competitive and could have gone either way.

The Houston Texans released their inactives list before their Divisional Round matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.