On December 21, 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs hosted the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium in a pivotal Week 16 matchup. The Chiefs secured a 27-19 victory, improving their record to 14-1 and moving closer to clinching the top seed in the AFC playoffs.
Key Performances
- Kansas City Chiefs:
- Patrick Mahomes: Demonstrated resilience following a recent ankle sprain, completing 28 of 41 passes for 260 yards and two touchdowns.
- Xavier Worthy: Led the receiving corps with seven receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown.
- Kareem Hunt: Contributed significantly on the ground, including a crucial 20-yard run late in the fourth quarter to help seal the victory.
- Houston Texans:
- C.J. Stroud: Completed 23 of 39 passes for 244 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.
- Tank Dell: Recorded six catches for 98 yards, including a 30-yard touchdown reception, before exiting the game with a knee injury.
Game Highlights
The Chiefs opened the scoring with a 15-yard touchdown run by Mahomes in the first quarter. The Texans responded with a field goal and a touchdown pass from Stroud to Dalton Schultz, taking a 10-7 lead in the second quarter. Kansas City regained the advantage before halftime, capitalizing on Houston’s penalties and turnovers. A 3-yard touchdown run by Kareem Hunt and a 44-yard field goal by Harrison Butker gave the Chiefs a 17-10 lead at the break.
In the third quarter, Stroud connected with Tank Dell for a 30-yard touchdown, narrowing the deficit to 17-16. However, Dell suffered a significant knee injury on the play and was carted off the field. The Chiefs extended their lead with a touchdown pass from Mahomes to Xavier Worthy and a late field goal by Butker, securing the 27-19 victory.
Statistical Overview
- Total Yards:
- Chiefs: 375
- Texans: 311
- Turnovers:
- Chiefs: 0
- Texans: 2 (both interceptions)
- Penalties:
- Chiefs: 2 for 20 yards
- Texans: 6 for 45 yards
Injury Update
Tank Dell’s knee injury is a significant concern for the Texans as they approach the playoffs. His status will be closely monitored in the coming days.
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