The Kansas City Chiefs officially ruled out wide receiver Mecole Hardman (knee) on Friday for the Divisional Round contest on Saturday against the Houston Texans. Hardman remains on Injured Reserve but will not be activated for the team's first game of the playoffs as they seek an unprecedented

Following their bye week, the Chiefs held regular practices to prepare for their matchup against the Texans. On the weekend, Texans Wire reporter Cole Thompson released the final injury report for both teams, showing that Kansas City’s roster is largely healthy—aside from wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who is listed as "doubtful."

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The Chiefs designated Hardman for return from injured reserve on Jan. 1, but the wide receiver has yet to progress beyond a limited listing on six ensuing Chiefs injury reports. His window in which to get back on the active roster for the first time since Week 13 also is quickly coming to a close.

Cornerback Jaylen Watson and wide receiver Mecole Hardman practiced on Tuesday ahead of the Chiefs’ AFC Divisional Round home game against the Houston Texans. The game kicks off Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

The Chiefs placed Hardman on injured reserve in December after suffering a knee injury. He has been a versatile weapon for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, catching 12 passes for 90 yards and rushing for 64 yards with a touchdown. He is also the team's primary punt returner, averaging 10.2 yards on 20 returns this season.

The NFL Divisional round playoffs begin with the Houston Texans at the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday afternoon./

1. Kansas City Chiefs 2. Buffalo Bills beat Broncos 31-7 in wild card round. 3. Baltimore Ravens beat Steelers 28-14 in wild card round. 4. Houston Texans beat Chargers 32-12 in wild card round. 5. Los Angeles Chargers lost to Texans 32-12 in wild card round.

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 Chiefs activated Jaylen Watson from injured reserve for their divisional-round playoff game against the Texans.

Cornerback Jaylen Watson is expected to return to action for the Chiefs on Saturday, but wide receiver Mecole Hardman is unlikely to join him in the lineup.