The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs get ready for their matchup in the AFC divisional. To get started, we take a look at a few series facts along with some stats surrounding two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Deshaun Watson.
series facts
1. The Chiefs are 1/4 teams that have defeated the Texans in the playoffs without reprisals. The other three are the Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, and Indianapolis Colts.
2. The Texans are 0-3 all-time in the divisional round of the playoffs with all games played on the road.
3. The Chiefs are 3-8 in the divisional round with a 1-5 record at home.
4. The Chiefs finished the season 12-4 and qualified for a first-round bye, making it the sixth season they finished with a 12-4 record or better and earned a first-round bye.
5. Since 1990, 28/116 of the wild-card round winners ended up winning in the divisional round.
6. The Texans’ 5-5 record against the Chief is second-best against an AFC West opponent, including playoffs:
Raiders: 8-4
Chiefs: 5-5
Broncos: 3-5
Chargers: 2-5
7. The Chiefs’ 5-5 record against the Texans is their second-best against an AFC South opponent, including playoffs:
Jaguars: 6-4
Texans: 5-5
Colts: 4-8
Titans: 3-6
8. The Texans are 1/8 teams that have not won a divisional round game since 2002.
9. The Chiefs are 14-19 in January all-time with a 6-9 record at home.
10. The Texans are 7-9 in January all-time with an 0-5 record on the road.
deshaun watson facts
11. Watson’s 26 touchdown passes are tied with Aaron Rodgers for fifth-most among remaining playoff quarterbacks.
12. Watson’s 2.4 interception percentage is the second-highest among remaining playoff quarterbacks. Only Jimmy Garoppolo’s 2.7% is higher.
13. Watson’s 67.3 completion percentage is the fourth-highest among remaining playoff quarterbacks.
14. Among remaining playoff quarterbacks, Watson’s 7.8 yards per pass attempt is tied with Lamar Jackson for the second-lowest. Only Aaron Rodgers’ 7.0 is lower.
15. Watson’s 8.2 sack percentage is the second-highest among remaining playoff quarterbacks. Only Russell Wilson’s 8.5% is higher.
16. Watson’s sacks per game was 2.93 for the regular season. He took seven against the Bills.
17. Among remaining playoff quarterbacks, Watson’s 93 run-pass option plays are the second-most. Lamar Jackson has more with 173.
18. Watson has a 7.2 yards per play-action pass attempt.
19. Among quarterbacks left in the playoffs, Watson’s 19 red zone passing touchdowns are third-most behind Wilson’s 25 and Jackson’s 24.
20. Watson’s two red zone interceptions are tied for the second-most among quarterbacks left in the playoffs. Only Ryan Tannehill has thrown more with three.
21. Among quarterbacks left in the playoffs, Watson’s six red zone rushing touchdowns are the most in the NFL.
22. Among quarterbacks left in the postseason, Watson’s 15 sacks are the third-most in the NFL.
23. Watson is tied with Wilson and Kirk Cousins for the third-highest third down yards per pass attempt among quarterbacks left in the playoffs.
24. Watson’s 105.5 passer rating on third down is the fifth-highest among quarterbacks left in the playoffs. Sixth place Russell Wilson is at 98.2.
25. Watson’s five game-winning drives were tied with Russell Wilson and Josh Allen for the most in the league.
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