Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs on eight straight scoring drives to overcome a 21-0 first quarter deficit and beat the Houston Texans 51-31 Sunday afternoon the AFC divisional at Arrowhead Stadium.
Mahomes completed 23-of-35 for 351 yards and five touchdowns, three of which were caught by tight end Travis Kelce as part of his 10 catches for 134 yards, a game-high.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 31-of-52 for 388 yards and two touchdowns. Receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught nine passes for 118 yards. Receiver Kenny Stills had three catches for 80 yards and a touchdown, and wideout Will Fuller caught five catches for 89 yards.
Summary
The Chiefs scored on eight straight possessions to overcome the Texans’ 21-0 first quarter lead and win the game 51-31.
Turning point
With 8:32 to go in the second quarter and the Texans leading 24-7, Houston ran a fake run out of punt formation to safety Justin Reid. Safety Daniel Sorensen tackled Reid for a gain on two on fourth-and-4 from the Texans’ 31-yard line.
Unique stat
Texans: For the first time in franchise history, they posted a 21-0 first quarter lead in their 298th franchise game.
Chiefs: Kansas City is the first team in NFL history to be down by 20-plus and win by 20-plus in a playoff game.
Scoring summary
Houston Texans — 21, 3, 7, 0 — 19
Kansas City Chiefs — 0, 28, 13, 10, — 51
injury report
Texans
- Hopkins played through a rib injury.
- RT Chris Clark injured his lower leg, but returned to the game.
Chiefs:
- Kelce dealt with a hamstring injury, but did not leave the game.
Up Next
The Texans season ends with an 11-7 record and their sixth AFC South title in club history.
The Chiefs will host the Tennessee Titans at 2:05 p.m. CT on Jan. 19 at Arrowhead Stadium.
