Houston
Texans
9-7
49
FINAL
3
Kansas City
Chiefs
8-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Houston Texans defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 49-3 in Week 18 of the 2028 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Texans secured their postseason berth with this commanding victory, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength.
Drake Maye led the charge for Houston, throwing for 212 yards and three touchdowns, effectively dismantling the Chiefs' defense. The Rizzler complemented the passing game with a stellar rushing performance, amassing 109 yards on the ground. Jordan Addison also made significant contributions, racking up 82 receiving yards and helping the Texans maintain their offensive momentum throughout the game.
The Texans' defense was equally impressive, with Elijah Molden recording two interceptions that shifted the game's momentum. Jorge Vallejo added pressure with a sack, while the team collectively stifled the Chiefs' offense, limiting their scoring opportunities. The turning point came early in the second half when Molden's second interception set up a quick touchdown, effectively sealing the game and ensuring Houston's decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 212 | 3 | 0 | 124.4 |
| Burnt Peanut | QB | 29 | 14 | 48% | 154 | 0 | 4 | 24.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rizzler | HB | 18 | 109 | 6.1 | 59 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 18 | 80 | 4.4 | 34 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 38 | 2.5 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Burnt Peanut | QB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Thomas Fidone II | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Braylon Knox | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Hadeon Druck Jr. | WR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Raphael Devers | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Calvin Russel | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Antoine Wheatley | TE | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rocky Biers | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| The Rizzler | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jorge Vallejo | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Donte Talbott | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| John Appleseed | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meatball Marvin | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drayk Bowen | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Vaughan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Horton | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miguel Bailote | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Kenny | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 42 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

