Houston
Texans
6-2
44
FINAL
34
Kansas City
Chiefs
6-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round showdown, the Houston Texans emerged victorious over the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 44-34, securing their place in the next stage of the playoffs. The stakes were high for both teams, but it was the Texans who showcased their offensive prowess and determination to advance.
Justin Fields delivered a standout performance for Houston, throwing for four touchdowns and rushing for an impressive 107 yards, highlighting his dual-threat ability. Nico Collins was a dominant force in the receiving game, racking up an astounding 263 yards on 10 receptions, proving to be Fields' go-to target throughout the contest. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes threw for a staggering 572 yards, but the Chiefs couldn't keep pace with the Texans' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Texans made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Calen Bullock was a standout, recording five total tackles and snatching two interceptions, which were pivotal in stifling Kansas City's scoring opportunities. Danielle Hunter's two sacks created pressure on Mahomes, forcing him into uncomfortable situations, while the Texans' overall defensive effort culminated in a game-changing interception that sealed their victory in the fourth quarter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 34 | 18 | 53% | 572 | 4 | 3 | 100.7 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 501 | 4 | 3 | 108.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 10 | 107 | 10.7 | 7 | 1 | 56 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 6 | 263 | 43.8 | 46 | 4 | 55 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 189 | 47.3 | 37 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 158 | 39.5 | 62 | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 6 | 128 | 21.3 | 32 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 28 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 61 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 44 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 31 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calen Bullock | FS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 59 |

