For years, the Houston Texans gave Laura Rutledge little reason to talk about their on-field exploits. After all, she became the host of ESPN’s daily “NFL Live” show in 2020, when the Texans began one of the worst stretches in franchise history,

ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge was at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for Saturday's much-awaited matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans. The veteran sportscaster worked the sidelines for the Texans, who Rutledge predicted before the game could potentially upset the two-time defending champs on their home field.