Chiefs at Texans
Kansas City Chiefs 42, Houston Texans 3 · NATIONAL MADDEN LEAGUE 🏆
Final Score
Chiefs 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Texans 3 0 TD · 1 FG · 0 XPPatrick Mahomes 275 yds passingWoody Marks 91 yds rushingRashee Rice 105 yds receivingNick Bolton 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 294 · 230Passing yards 275 · 85Rushing yards 19 · 145Completions 21/25 · 10/20Yards per carry 2.7 · 6.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a dominant performance, the Kansas City Chiefs easily topped the Houston Texans 42-3 in the Divisional Round of the 2027 season. With this victory, the Chiefs advance further in the playoffs, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess against a struggling Texans squad.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Kansas City, throwing for an impressive 275 yards and six touchdowns, proving once again why he is one of the league's premier quarterbacks. Rashee Rice was his favorite target, racking up 105 receiving yards, while the Chiefs' offense consistently found ways to exploit the Texans' defense throughout the game. Woody Marks did his best to keep Houston competitive with 91 rushing yards, but the Texans struggled to find the end zone.
Defensively, the Chiefs were relentless, highlighted by George Karlaftis's sack and Nick Bolton's interception, which helped shift the momentum firmly in Kansas City's favor. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Bolton's pick set up another quick touchdown for the Chiefs, extending their lead to 21-0, leaving Houston reeling. Kansas City's defense held firm, allowing just three points and ensuring their offensive output was more than enough to secure an easy victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 21/25 | 84% | 275 | 6 | 0 | 152.0 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 9/19 | 47% | 95 | 0 | 1 | 40.4 |
| Tank DellWR | 1/1 | 100% | 14 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mitchell EvansTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Woody MarksHB | 16 | 91 | 5.7 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Tyjae SpearsHB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Rashee RiceWR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 63 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 47 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 40 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jake TongesTE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Mitchell EvansTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | — | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton GillotteREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| JT WoodsFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kader KohouCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Texans | |||||
| Calen BullockFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kain MedranoMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Robert RochellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon SmithMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 0 | 33 |