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Chiefs at Texans live stream: How to watch online

By Matt Verderame

Sep 14, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Kansas City Chiefs are kicking off their 2015 NFL regular season at NRG Stadium on Sunday afternoon, taking on the Houston Texans. Both teams went 9-7 in 2014, narrowly missing the playoffs.

How to watch

TV: CBS
Time: 1 p.m. EST
Broadcasters: Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon
Online: NFL Sunday Ticket MAX (Subscription required)
Mobile: Verizon mobile (Subscription required)
Odds: Pick ‘EM

In the offseason, both underwent significant changes. Houston traded away former starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and replaced him with free-agent signing Brian Hoyer, who beat out Ryan Mallett in training camp. General manager Rick Smith also decided to cut receiver Andre Johnson for salary cap reasons, inking Cecil Shorts III and Nate Washington to replace his production.

The Texans are also seeing the return of 2014 top-overall pick Jadeveon Clowney, who only played four games before needing microfracture surgery on his knee. Clowney is expected to see limited time, most likely in pass-rush situations. However, Houston will be without running back Arian Foster, who is still recovering from groin surgery.

Kansas City is getting a plethora of defensive stars back from injury/illness. The Chiefs have the most inspirational story in the league on their roster, with Eric Berry making it back from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in only eight months. Berry is joined on defense by All-Pro inside linebacker Derrick Johnson and end Mike DeVito, who both sustained season-ending Achilles injuries in Week 1 last year.

Finally, Kansas City general manager John Dorsey bolstered an anemic receiving corps by signing Jeremy Maclin to a five-year, $55 million deal. Maclin is joined by third-round pick Chris Conley on the outside, who is expected to see ample time. The only drawback for the Chiefs is the suspension of top corner Sean Smith, who will miss the first three games of 2015 after a guilty plea in a DUI case.

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