Texans at Chiefs
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Final Score
Texans 24 3 TD Β· 1 FG Β· 3 XP
Chiefs 21 3 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 3 XPC.J. Stroud 229 yds passingKenneth Walker 30 yds rushingTai Felton 110 yds receivingKaiir Elam 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 249 Β· 252Passing yards 229 Β· 219Rushing yards 20 Β· 33Completions 10/16 Β· 14/23Yards per carry 2.9 Β· 6.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 6d ago
In a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the Houston Texans defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 24-21, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With both teams fighting for crucial positioning, this matchup delivered intense action and tightly contested moments throughout the game.
C.J. Stroud was the star for Houston, throwing for 229 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Tai Felton of the Chiefs had a standout performance as well, racking up 110 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a win for Kansas City. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker struggled on the ground, managing only 30 rushing yards, which limited the Chiefs' offensive balance.
Defensively, the Texans made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Jalen Pitre led the team with three total tackles, while Kayden McDonald contributed with a crucial sack that pressured Kansas Cityβs quarterback. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Houston's defense held strong, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately clinch the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 10/16 | 63% | 229 | 3 | 1 | 119.7 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 14/23 | 61% | 227 | 2 | 3 | 83.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Mark Fletcher Jr.HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ja'Quinden JacksonHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 2 | 97 | 48.5 | 13 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Mario CraverWR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr.HB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | β | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Tai FeltonWR | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 10 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 22 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 43 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Luke ReynoldsTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | β | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Kaiir ElamCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier AtkinsWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron LockeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Xavier NwankpaFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey BassaWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 3 | 61 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |