Chiefs rally from 24-0 hole to beat Texans 51-31 in playoffs
The Kansas City Chiefs are back in the AFC championship game.
National Football League
FINAL
Houston Texans
31
Kansas City Chiefs
51
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 21 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
| KC | 0 | 28 | 13 | 10 | 51 |
Arrowhead Stadium · 73,503 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | W 44-22 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs New York Giants | L 21-27 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | W 34-31 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Tennessee Titans | W 26-3 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 30-34 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 8:06 31-51
Harrison Butker 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:52 31-48
Blake Bell 8 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Touchdown 0:24 31-41
Deshaun Watson 5 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 4:39 24-41
Damien Williams 5 Yd Run (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Touchdown 11:24 24-34
Damien Williams 1 Yd Run
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Touchdown 0:44 24-28
Travis Kelce 5 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Touchdown 6:31 24-21
Travis Kelce 6 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Touchdown 8:05 24-14
Travis Kelce 5 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Touchdown 9:55 24-7
Damien Williams 17 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Field Goal 10:54 24-0
Ka'imi Fairbairn 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:21 21-0
Darren Fells 4 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 10:06 14-0
Lonnie Johnson Jr. 10 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 11:59 7-0
Kenny Stills 54 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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KC
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:34 · End of Game
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HOU 1:34
13 plays, 68 yards, 2:15 · Downs
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KC 3:49
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:04 · Punt
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HOU 4:53
9 plays, 33 yards, 3:13 · Downs
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KC 8:06
7 plays, 52 yards, 3:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:06 31-51
Harrison Butker 24 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 11:37
6 plays, 33 yards, 2:15 · Downs
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KC 13:52
4 plays, 72 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:52 31-48
Blake Bell 8 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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HOU 0:24
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:24 31-41
Deshaun Watson 5 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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KC 4:39
6 plays, 77 yards, 3:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:39 24-41
Damien Williams 5 Yd Run (Harrison Butker Kick)
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HOU 8:34
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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KC 11:24
7 plays, 85 yards, 3:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:24 24-34
Damien Williams 1 Yd Run
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HOU
5 plays, 44 yards, 0:44 · Missed FG
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KC 0:44
8 plays, 90 yards, 2:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:44 24-28
Travis Kelce 5 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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HOU 2:47
6 plays, 27 yards, 3:44 · Punt
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KC 6:31
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:31 24-21
Travis Kelce 6 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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HOU 7:56
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
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KC 8:05
3 plays, 33 yards, 0:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:05 24-14
Travis Kelce 5 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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HOU 8:28
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:27 · Downs
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KC 9:55
2 plays, 42 yards, 0:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:55 24-7
Damien Williams 17 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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HOU 10:54
9 plays, 38 yards, 4:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:54 24-0
Ka'imi Fairbairn 31 Yd Field Goal
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KC 0:49
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:32 · Punt
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HOU 1:21
2 plays, 6 yards, 0:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:21 21-0
Darren Fells 4 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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HOU 2:09
8 plays, 29 yards, 4:59 · Punt
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KC 7:08
6 plays, 37 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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KC 10:06
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:53 · Blocked Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:06 14-0
Lonnie Johnson Jr. 10 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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HOU 11:59
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:59 7-0
Kenny Stills 54 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Team Stats
HOU
KC
23
1st Downs
29
18
Passing 1st downs
16
4
Rushing 1st downs
9
1
1st downs from penalties
4
5-15
3rd down efficiency
2-8
1-5
4th down efficiency
0-0
78
Total Plays
57
442
Total Yards
434
5.7
Yards per Play
7.6
13
Total Drives
13
348
Passing
316
31/52
Comp/Att
23/35
6.1
Yards per pass
8.8
0
Interceptions thrown
0
5-40
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-5
94
Rushing
118
21
Rushing Attempts
21
4.5
Yards per rush
5.6
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
7-8
7-87
Penalties
4-37
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
34:35
Possession
25:25
Highlights
Injuries
Kansas City Chiefs
- Jaydn Ott Questionable
- Peter Woods Questionable
- Jaylon Moore Questionable
- L'Jarius Sneed Injured Reserve
- Omarr Norman-Lott Out
Houston Texans
- Reed Blankenship Questionable
- Danielle Hunter Questionable
- Will Anderson Jr. Questionable
- Marvin Harrison Jr. Questionable
- Woody Marks Questionable
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