Houston Texans player Kris Boyd has apologized after shoving special teams coordinator Frank Ross during the Chiefs-Texans game on Jan. 18. The Texans ultimately lost 23-14.

Boyd was flagged on the play for throwing his helmet after tackling Remigio and forcing a fumble. The Chiefs recovered the fumble and that penalty drew them in closer to the red zone and ultimately set up a 32-yard field goal by Harrison Butker.

Texans cornerback Kris Boyd nearly shoved Houston special teams coach Frank Ross to the ground after the opening kickoff of their divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd was seen shoving special teams coach Frank Ross following the opening of the Divisional Round.

Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd spoke out Saturday about the shoving incident with special teams coach Frank Ross on the sideline of their game.

Tensions rose on the Houston Texans' sideline during the team's Divisional playoff clash with the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. Texans cornerback Kris

Texans cornerback Kris Boyd provides explanation, apology for bizarre helmet toss, losing composure, shoving special teams coordinator Frank Ross

The Houston Texans had an eventful start to their divisional round game against the Kansas City Chiefs. It's tough to have a total breakdown on a play, a dumb penalty and a shove from a player to coach all within the first 13 seconds of the game.

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman were on the call for the first game of the NFL's Divisional weekend on Saturday afternoon. ESPN had the AFC matchup between the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans.

Kris Boyd was called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for taking off his helmet. He was then seen shoving Frank Ross.

As Kris Boyd rushed to the sidelines, he ripped off his helmet and stormed towards Frank Ross, who was coaching special teams.