The latest Texans vs Chiefs matchup ended with Kansas City taking a 23–14 win, even though Houston actually dominated several key stat categories. Here’s the full player-by-player breakdown, loaded with the important Texans vs Chiefs stats, player performance highlights, and key game moments.
Team Stats Overview
Total Offense
- Texans:
336 total yards
- Chiefs:
212 total yards
Houston moved the ball better, but Kansas City made their
yards count more efficiently.
Time of Possession
- Texans
controlled the ball for 33:26
- Chiefs
held it for 26:34
This shows Houston played a slower, more controlled game —
but KC cashed in on big plays.
Passing & Rushing
- Texans:
187 passing, 149 rushing
- Chiefs:
162 passing, 50 rushing
Turnovers
- Both
teams finished with 0 turnovers — a clean game on both sides.
Kansas City Chiefs — Standout Player Stats
Patrick Mahomes (QB)
- 16/25
passing
- 177
yards, 1 touchdown, 0 picks
- Added
14 rushing yards
Efficient, steady, and clutch when it mattered most.
Travis Kelce (TE)
- 7
catches, 117 yards, 1 touchdown
- Over
50 yards after the catch
- Forced
multiple missed tackles
Classic playoff Kelce — physical, reliable, and impossible to cover in space.
George Karlaftis (DE)
- 3
sacks
- Constant
pocket disruption
He was one of the biggest defensive difference-makers in the entire game.
Houston Texans — Key Player Stats
C.J. Stroud (QB)
- 19/28
passing
- 187
yards, 0 TD, 0 INT
Accurate and composed, but couldn’t finish drives where it mattered.
Joe Mixon (RB)
- 18
carries
- 88
yards, 1 touchdown
Brought balance and toughness to Houston’s offense.
Nico Collins (WR)
- Strong
receiving performance
- Clean
routes, reliable hands
He was Stroud’s most dependable target all game.
Defensive Highlights
Texans Defense
- 8
total sacks on Mahomes
- Will
Anderson Jr. recorded 2 sacks
Houston’s pass rush was fierce — they consistently collapsed the pocket.
Chiefs Defense
- Led
by Karlaftis’ 3 sacks
- Strong
coverage moments at key points
They bent, but didn’t break — especially in the red zone.
Advanced Performance Notes
- Travis
Kelce had one of the best efficiency and yards-after-catch performances of
the entire postseason.
- Nico
Collins posted one of the top receiving grades on Houston’s roster.
- The
Texans’ defense generated pressure at one of the highest rates of the week.
Final Takeaway
This Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs showdown proved one
thing: yardage doesn’t win games — big moments do.
- Houston
controlled possession, outgained KC, and dominated pass-rush pressure.
- But
Kansas City made the clutch plays — especially on defense and in the
Mahomes-Kelce connection.
It was a physical game, a chess match of adjustments, and
another chapter in the Chiefs’ reputation for postseason resilience.