Texans vs. Chiefs Live In-Game Updates: Houston Fall In Overtime To Kansas City 30-24
HOUSTON — The Houston Texans (1-11-1) will attempt to pull off an unlikely upset Sunday afternoon against the Kansas City Chiefs (10-3) at NRG Stadium. The Texans' Week 15 match will be their first contest without star rookie running back Dameon Pierce.
Pierce sustained an ankle injury during Houston's Week 14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Texans placed him on injured reserve Saturday afternoon. Houston will be relying on the services of Rex Burkhead and Dare Ogunbowale.
The running backs have rushed for a combined 107 yards on 34 carries. But Ogunbowale has been more of a contributor as a pass-catcher. In 13 games played, he has recorded 95 yards on 13 catches.
"Both of those guys have had success in the league," coach Lovie Smith said. "There’s a reason why they’ve dressed in every game when they’ve been healthy. So, you start with those two options. It’s safe to say those guys are going to be a part of what we do running game-wise, and we’ll look for other options too."
Pierce has rushed for 939 yards on 220 carries through the first 13 games of his career.
RECORDS: Houston Texans (1-11-1) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (10-3)
ODDS: The Texans are 14-point underdogs to the Chiefs.
GAME TIME: Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 12 p.m. CT
LOCATION: NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas)
TV/RADIO: CBS | KHOU11, SPORTS RADIO 610 | 100.3 THE BULL | MEGA 101
1st Quarter:
The Texans received the ball first at kick-off. They recorded a first down on an 11-yard gain following Jeff Driskel's pass attempt to Ameri Rodgers but failed to move the chain following the play. Punt.
Change of Possession
Behind quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, the Chiefs recorded 29 yards on a seven-play drive but could not get anything going on the offensive side of the ball. Punt.
Change of Possession
Three and out for the Texans Punt.
Change of Possession
The Chiefs' drive began with Christian Kirksey picking up a sack on Mahomes for a loss of 11 yards. Kirksey's sack held Kansas City to their first three-and-out. Punt
Change of Possession
The Texans were able to pick up significant yards when Mills connected with wide receiver Chris Moore for 34 yards. Mills nearly had a touchdown to tight end Jordan Akins, but a pass interference call on linebacker Darius Harris set up the Texans on 1st-and-goal. Mills would later find rookie tight end Teagan Quitoriano for an eight-yard touchdown pass.
Texans 7, Chiefs 0
Change of Possession
End of 1st:
2nd Quarter:
The Chiefs were able to gain major yards following an 18-yard gain from running back Isiah Pacheco. Mahomes later connected with running back Jerick McKinnon for a 20-yard touchdown.
Texans 7, Chiefs 7
Change of Possession
Houston recorded a seven-yard first down after Mills' pass attempt to Moore but failed to sustain the offensive drive. Punt.
Change of Possession
On the first play of the Chiefs' latest drive, Pacheco fumbled following a tackle made by Mario Addison. Kirksey recovered the ball at Kansas City's 19-yard line.
Change of Possession
On 2nd-and-10, Mills put the Texans ahead with a 17-yard rushing touchdown, the longest of his career.
Texans 14, Chiefs 7
The next offensive drive for the Chiefs began with Maliek Collins recording a sack on Mahomes. Houston held Kansas City on a three-and-out. Punt
Change of Possession
The Texans recorded 28 yards on five plays. Punt.
Change of Possession
Kansas City had their best offensive drive of the first half. The Chiefs recorded 97 yards on 13 plays, which ended with Mahomes finding wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling for a four-yard touchdown.
Texans 14, Chiefs 13
End of 1st half
3rd Quarter:
The Chiefs opened the second half with a drive that last five minutes for 67 yards on 10 plays. The drive ended with Kansas City connecting on a 27-yard field goal to take their first lead of the game.
Chiefs 16, Texans 14
Change of Possession
Three-and-out for the Texans. Punt.
Change of Possession
The Chiefs were gaining momentum on their latest offensive drive until a hit by Tremon Smith led to JuJu Smith-Schuster committing Kansas City's second fumble of the day.
Change of Possession
The Texans recorded 49 yards on seven plays. The drive ended with Mills finding tight end Jordan Akins for a 12-yard touchdown.
Texans 21, Chiefs 16
End of 3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
Mahomes led Kansas City on a drive that lasted 4 minutes and 28 seconds. The Chiefs notched 84 yards on nine plays. Mahomes helped Kansas City take an early fourth-quarter lead with a five-yard rushing touchdown.
Chiefs 24, Texans 21
Change of Possession
The Texans latest drive resulted in Ka'imi Fairbairn tying the game at 24 following a 29-yard field goal.
Chiefs 24, Texans 24
Change of Possession
Mahomes led the Chiefs on their latest drive. He recorded 14 yards on the ground to help Kansas City get into field goal range. Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker missed the 51-yard field goal.
Chiefs 24, Texans 24
End of Regulation
Overtime
The Chiefs received the ball first in overtime. Mahomes connected with Kelce for a 14-yard gain. On 3rd-and-2, linebacker Blake Cashman recorded a sack that led to a punt.
Change of Possession
Mills committed a fumble on the Texans' first play of overtime.
Change of Possession
On the final play of overtime, running back Jerick McKinnon ran for a game-winning 26-yard touchdown for the Chiefs.
Chiefs 30, Texans 24
End of Game
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