Houston
Texans
0-2
48
FINAL
37
Kansas City
Chiefs
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling clash in Week 3 of the 2028 season, the Houston Texans topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 48-37. Both teams entered the matchup seeking a crucial victory, but it was the Texans who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and strategic execution.
Jalen Milroe led the Texans' charge, throwing for three touchdowns while accumulating 296 passing yards. Ahmad Hardy was a force on the ground, racking up 119 rushing yards and adding a touchdown to his impressive performance. Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes also put on a show, throwing for 333 yards and keeping his team competitive, but it was the Texans' ability to find the end zone that ultimately made the difference.
Defensively, the Texans stepped up in key moments, with Azeez Al-Shaair making a significant impact by snagging two interceptions. Danielle Hunter contributed with 1.5 sacks, applying pressure on Mahomes throughout the game. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Al-Shaair's second interception set up a crucial touchdown, allowing Houston to maintain their momentum and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 36 | 19 | 53% | 333 | 2 | 5 | 63.5 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 16 | 9 | 56% | 276 | 3 | 4 | 101.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 10 | 119 | 11.9 | 57 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | -7 | -7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 9 | 171 | 19.0 | 38 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Robert White | WR | 4 | 129 | 32.3 | 38 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 22 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 20 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 7 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Cyrus Allen | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Clint Cameron | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyron Johnston | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brevin Hamblin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Drake | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Mascoe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 3 | 6 | 59 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 54 |

