Chiefs at Texans
Kansas City Chiefs 34, Houston Texans 25 · Shake and Bake Vol 2
Final Score
Chiefs 34 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Texans 25 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPPatrick Mahomes 274 yds passingJoe Mixon 80 yds rushingJeff Caldwell 87 yds receivingReed Blankenship 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 349 · 248Passing yards 274 · 168Rushing yards 75 · 80Completions 22/34 · 13/24Yards per carry 5.8 · 6.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs outlasted the Houston Texans with a final score of 34-25, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Chiefs who capitalized on their opportunities to keep their championship hopes alive.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Kansas City, throwing for 274 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Jeff Caldwell was his top target, racking up 87 receiving yards, while the Texans' Joe Mixon provided a solid ground game with 80 rushing yards. The Chiefs' offense demonstrated their explosive potential, making critical plays when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Chiefs made key stops, with L'Jarius Sneed contributing four total tackles and R Mason Thomas recording a sack that disrupted Houston's momentum. The turning point came in the second half when Kansas City forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead. Although the Texans’ Reed Blankenship intercepted two passes, it wasn’t enough to shift the momentum back in their favor as the Chiefs held firm for the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 22/34 | 65% | 274 | 3 | 4 | 79.4 |
| Texans | ||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 13/24 | 54% | 185 | 2 | 2 | 72.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 8 | 26 | 3.3 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen RoyalsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Joe MixonHB | 12 | 80 | 6.7 | 18 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 68 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 35 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Joe MixonHB | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 39 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 5 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Brevin JordanTE | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Kader KohouCB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| M.J. Stewart JrSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aiden FisherWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus IngramCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 2 | 35 |