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The Kansas City Chiefs secured a crucial victory against the Houston Texans, winning 27-19 and boosting their chances of clinching the AFC's No. 1 playoff seed to 91%. Despite a less-than-stellar performance from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, he managed to contribute significantly with a touchdown scramble. On the other hand, the Texans faced a tough loss, not only in the game but also with injuries to key players, complicating their playoff aspirations.
- Chiefs are on the verge of clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
- Injuries to key Texans players could hinder their playoff chances.
Patrick Mahomes | QB
Injury
Week 15
23 rush yards
244 pass yards
2 pass TDs
2 interceptions
- Played through a high-ankle sprain, showing resilience.
- Scored the first touchdown with a 15-yard scramble.
Hollywood Brown | WR
Breakout
Week 15
5 receptions
45 rec yards
- Had a promising return after injury, catching five passes.
- Contributed crucial first downs on third and fourth down.
C.J. Stroud | QB
Week 15
23 rush yards
244 pass yards
2 pass TDs
2 interceptions
- Despite two interceptions, he showed potential with his legs.
- Had a strong passer rating when throwing on the run.
Tank Dell | WR
Injury
- Suffered a significant injury during the game, impacting the Texans' offense.
- His absence will be felt as the team heads into the playoffs.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Maintained strong playoff positioning with the win.
- Need to secure one more win or rely on the Bills' losses to clinch the top seed.
Houston Texans
- Facing significant injuries to key players, complicating their playoff hopes.
- Must rely on their defense to step up in the absence of injured starters.