We’ve been treated to some unforgettable games in the DeMeco Ryans era. It’s too early to rank where the 20-10 triumph over Kansas City sits but it’s safe to say this is on the list of the biggest wins in franchise history.
To be on the road against the rulers of the AFC and hold them to ten points is no small accomplishment. We’ve seen the Texans in similar situations in franchise history, unable to answer the bell. They rang it loud and clear on Sunday, serving notice that they are one of the most dangerous squads in the NFL.
In the Patrick Mahomes era, the Chiefs have been to seven consecutive AFC Championship games and five Super Bowls, winning three. The Texans put K.C.’s playoff hopes in critical condition while winning their fifth straight and 8th in their last ten games.
As usual, the league’s number one defense shined. They picked off Mahomes three times, his most interceptions since 2022, and turned the Chiefs over on downs twice. And they needed every stop in order to secure the win.
This was a defensive showcase for both sides. Kansas City’s defense heated up in the second half, as Chris Jones started to take the game over. But the Texans caught a spark on a short field after a 4th down, 4th quarter stop.
Woody Marks got going with a six-yard run. Later he carried the ball eight yards to set up a first-and-goal at the five, then left the game to get checked out. Dare Ogunbowale punched it in to regain the lead.
Along the way, Jayden Higgins had two big fourth quarter catches for first downs, the first one snapping a four three-and-out streak that contributed to tilting the game into a 10-10 tie after the Texans led by ten at the break.