During the Divisional playoff matchup between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, tempers flared on the Texans' sideline. Cornerback Kris Boyd was observed engaging in a physical confrontation with special teams coach Frank Ross after receiving an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for removing his helmet while on the field. This incident occurred in the wake of the Chiefs’ strong start, where they initiated the game with a 63-yard kickoff return, positioning them to quickly establish a 3-0 lead over Houston.

Despite the sideline disturbance, Boyd remained on the field for subsequent plays, indicating he was not penalized further by coaching staff. Throughout the regular season, Boyd faced challenges with penalties, having been called for infractions on six occasions, according to Pro Football Reference. A notable incident was an unnecessary roughness penalty against the Tennessee Titans in Week 18, which resulted in a fine of $9,526, as reported by Spotrac.

Boyd is currently under a one-year contract worth $1.7 million with the Texans for the 2024 season. Initially drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round, Boyd played with the team from 2019 to 2022 and later joined the Arizona Cardinals before being released and signing with Houston. Throughout the 2024 campaign, he has primarily contributed on special teams, achieving eight tackles and one fumble recovery across 17 appearances. Following an expanded role in the Week 18 game, he struggled defensively, allowing three receptions and earning a low score of 30.4 from Pro Football Focus. As Boyd looks to secure his future with the Texans, his sideline outburst could have implications, especially with free agency approaching as the Texans aimed for a potential trip to the AFC Championship Game.