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Texans 100: Facts and Figures for AFC Divisional versus the Chiefs, No. 51-75

The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs meet for the AFC divisional. Here are facts about the Chiefs’ coach as well as referee Shawn Hochuli.

The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs face off in the AFC divisional playoffs. Next up, we take a look at facts surrounding Kansas City coach Andy Reid as well as the referee, Shawn Hochuli, who refereed the game from Week 6 at Arrowhead Stadium.

Facts and Figures for Chiefs, No. 1-25

Facts and Figures for Chiefs, No. 26-50

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51. Reid is 12-14 in the playoffs with a 7-7 record at home.

52. Reid is 6-4 in the divisional round of the playoffs with a 4-1 record at home.

53. Reid has only been a one-and-done after posting 12-plus regular season wins 1/5 times. That lone instance was the 2016 AFC divisional versus the Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium.

54. Reid is 7-2 against the Texans with a 3-1 record at home.

55. Reid’s 7-2 career record against the Texans is the best he’s compiled against an AFC South opponent:

Texans: 7-2

Jaguars: 5-2

Colts: 3-6

Titans: 1-8

56. Reid is currently tied with Marty Schottenheimer for the second-most AFC/AFL Championship Game appearances in team history with one.

57. A win would make Reid the first Chiefs coach in club history to reach two consecutive conference title games.

58. A win would tie Reid with Schottenheimer for the second-most postseason wins in Chiefs history with three. Hank Stram has the most with four.

59. Reid has the third-most consecutive winning seasons in Chiefs history with seven. Schottenheimer and Stram are tied for the most with nine apiece.

60. Reid is 58/124 on challenges for his career with a 3/7 rate in 2019.

61. Reid was 0/3 on pass interference challenges in 2019.

62. Reid is 4/7 on postseason challenges for his career.

63. The Chiefs finished with the 15th-fewest penalties in the NFL with 107.

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Texans 100: Facts and Figures for AFC divisional with the Chiefs, No. 26-50

The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs meet in the AFC divisional playoffs. Next up, we take a look at QB Patrick Mahomes and coach Bill O’Brien.

The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs meet at Arrowhead Stadium at 2:05 p.m. for the AFC divisional. Next up, we take a look at facts surrounding Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and some stats concerning Texans coach Bill O’Brien.

Facts and Figures for Chiefs, No. 1-25

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26. Among quarterbacks left in the playoffs, Mahomes’ 26 touchdown passes are tied with Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson, and Kirk Cousins for the fourth-most overall.

27. Among quarterbacks left in the playoffs, Mahomes’ 4,031 passing yards are the second-most behind Russell Wilson’s 4,110.

28. Among quarterbacks left in the playoffs, Mahomes’ five interceptions are tied with Wilson for the second-fewest overall.

29. Mahomes’ 8.3 yards per pass attempt is the third-highest in the NFL among remaining playoff quarterbacks.

30. Mahomes’ 105.3 passer rating is sixth-highest among remaining playoff quarterbacks.

31. Mahomes was tied with Jared Goff for the second-lowest sack percentage in the NFL at 3.4%.

32. Mahomes ran 71 run-pass option plays, the fifth-most in the regular season.

33. Mahomes attempted 123 play-action passes, the 12th-most in the NFL.

34. Mahomes was tied with Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson for the ninth-highest intended air yards per pass attempt in the NFL at 8.8.

35. Mahomes benefited from 6.1 yards of yards after the catch on average, the third-highest in the NFL.

36. Mahomes finished the regular season tied for the sixth-most third down passes in the NFL with nine.

37. Among quarterbacks remaining in the playoffs, Mahomes’ 116.4 passer rating trails only Ryan Tannehill’s 125.6 for the highest in the NFL.

38. Mahomes’ 62 first downs by pass on first down were the 10th-highest in the league.

39. This season, Mahomes orchestrated just one fourth quarter comeback and one game-winning drive. Last season, he pulled off two of each.

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Texans 100: Facts and Figures for AFC divisional with Chiefs, No. 1-25

The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs meet in the AFC divisional. Here are a few series facts to start off as well as some Deshaun Watson stats.

The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs get ready for their matchup in the AFC divisional. To get started, we take a look at a few series facts along with some stats surrounding two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Deshaun Watson.

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1. The Chiefs are 1/4 teams that have defeated the Texans in the playoffs without reprisals. The other three are the Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, and Indianapolis Colts.

2. The Texans are 0-3 all-time in the divisional round of the playoffs with all games played on the road.

3. The Chiefs are 3-8 in the divisional round with a 1-5 record at home.

4. The Chiefs finished the season 12-4 and qualified for a first-round bye, making it the sixth season they finished with a 12-4 record or better and earned a first-round bye.

5. Since 1990, 28/116 of the wild-card round winners ended up winning in the divisional round.

6. The Texans’ 5-5 record against the Chief is second-best against an AFC West opponent, including playoffs:

Raiders: 8-4

Chiefs: 5-5

Broncos: 3-5

Chargers: 2-5

7. The Chiefs’ 5-5 record against the Texans is their second-best against an AFC South opponent, including playoffs:

Jaguars: 6-4

Texans: 5-5

Colts: 4-8

Titans: 3-6

8. The Texans are 1/8 teams that have not won a divisional round game since 2002.

9. The Chiefs are 14-19 in January all-time with a 6-9 record at home.

10. The Texans are 7-9 in January all-time with an 0-5 record on the road.

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Texans vs. Chiefs injury report: Key Texans replacements for divisional playoffs

The Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs get ready for an AFC divisional showdown at Arrowhead Stadium. Here are key replacements to watch.

The Houston Texans released their final injury report of the week on Friday as they get ready for their AFC divisional playoff game with the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday at 2:05 p.m. at Arrowhead Stadium.

Tight end Darren Fells was a late addition to the “limited participation” group as he was listed with a hip injury. Defensive end J.J. Watt, safety A.J. Moore, and outside linebacker Jacob Martin were able to be upgraded to full participants on Friday.

Limited participation

S	Jahleel Addae	Knee	QUESTIONABLE
TE	Jordan Akins	Hamstring	QUESTIONABLE
CB	Keion Crossen	Hamstring	QUESTIONABLE
WR	Will Fuller	Groin	QUESTIONABLE
TE	Darren Fells	Hip	QUESTIONABLE
CB	Johnathan Joseph	Hamstring	QUESTIONABLE
WR	Kenny Stills	Knee	QUESTIONABLE

Full participation

OT	Chris Clark	Concussion
DE	J.J. Watt	Shoulder
OLB	Jacob Martin	Illness
S	A.J. Moore	Hip

The Texans are already thin at safety. So, if Addae were unable to go, then Mike Adams would have to step in.

With tight ends Akins and Fells both questionable, second-year tight end Jordan Thomas, who caught four touchdown passes last season, could have a role if either one of those tight ends are unable to go.

With cornerbacks Joseph and Crossen both questionable at cornerback, it puts an emphasis on the playing time of Gareon Conley and rookie Lonnie Johnson. Conley has collected 27 tackles and 11 pass breakups in eight regular season games with the Texans. Johnson has been relegated to special teams with Conley being the third cornerback behind Joseph and Bradley Roby and then the club acquiring Vernon Hargreaves. Crossen has been the special teams ace, and Johnson would have to fill in that role.

Fuller has been battling a groin injury and was out versus the Buffalo Bills in the AFC wild-card. Taking his place was Stills, who is now on the injury report and questionable with a knee injury. If neither one of those players can go, then Keke Coutee and Steven Mitchell will have to take their spots complementing All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

The Texans defense could get by without Joseph and Crossen. After all, they did beat the Chiefs in Week 6 with Joseph and Roby out of the game. Johnson could adequately fill in for Crossen if he is out.

Thomas would be able to step in at tight end if either Akins or Fells weren’t able to help out. However, Fells has caught seven touchdown passes, tied with Hopkins for the team-high.

If Fuller can’t go, even if Stills can, the Texans’ passing game is facing an uphill battle. Five of quarterback Deshaun Watson’s 100.0-plus passer rating games had Fuller on the field, and the club is 4-1 in those instances. Fuller was on the field in the Week 6 tilt in Kansas City. If he can’t go, it forces Houston’s offense to rely more on the running game.

Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing the Texans’ AFC divisional with Chiefs Wire

The Houston Texans take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC divisional. The Chiefs Wire helps take a look at what to expect at Arrowhead Stadium.

The Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs get ready for a Week 6 rematch in the AFC divisional playoffs. What has changed since Oct. 13? What has stayed the same? Charles Goldman, managing editor of the Chiefs Wire, returns to help preview the playoff matchup.

Texans Wire: How relieved are the Chiefs that they got that bye?

Charles Goldman: They were elated. Andy Reid, of course, has a tremendous record with extra time to prepare for an opponent. On top of that, this team has faced significant injury-related adversity throughout the entire season. Just having that extra time to rest and heal for this matchup will pay dividends.

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Texans-Chiefs Thursday injury report: WR Will Fuller limited

The Houston Texans released their second injury report ahead of their AFC divisional with the Kansas City Chiefs, and WR Will Fuller was limited.

The Houston Texans released their second injury report of the week on Thursday as they get ready for their AFC divisional playoff game with the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday at 2:05 p.m. at Arrowhead Stadium.

There was relatively no change on the injury front as cornerback Johnathan Joseph, receiver Will Fuller, defensive end J.J. Watt, and receiver Kenny Stills remained limited in practice. However, outside linebacker Jacob Martin, who was out with an illness on Wednesday, did return to practice.

Limited participation

S	Jahleel Addae	Knee
TE	Jordan Akins	Hamstring
CB	Keion Crossen	Hamstring
WR	Will Fuller	Groin
OLB	Jacob Martin	Illness
CB	Johnathan Joseph	Hamstring
S	A.J. Moore	Hip
WR	Kenny Stills	Knee
DE	J.J. Watt	Shoulder

Full participation

OT Chris Clark ⁠— Concussion

For Kansas City, tight end Travis Kelce remained a limited participant with a knee injury. However, defensive tackle Chris Jones was added to the injury report with a calf injury and was a limited participant. For more information on the Chiefs’ complete injury report, visit Chiefs Wire.

Texans QB Deshaun Watson’s playoff mindset: ‘Most important play’ is always the next one

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson says that the most important play in the playoffs is the next one, and that is his mindset.

The Houston Texans are no strangers to climbing out of early holes.

In the wild-card playoffs against the Buffalo Bills, Houston overcame a 16-0 third quarter deficit, and they rallied from 14 in Week 6 to beat their upcoming divisional opponent, the Kansas City Chiefs.

Quarterback Deshaun Watson, who led three fourth quarter comebacks and five game-winning drives in the regular season, doesn’t put as much stock in the comebacks as he does the mindset to execute them.

“Honestly, it’s a blur,” Watson said on the Texans’ comeback win against the Chiefs on Oct. 13. “To be honest, they went up, I guess, real early in the first quarter, but at the same time, we don’t even focus on that.”

The Texans are confident in their own abilities, regardless of what the scoreboard reads, and for the 6-2 quarterback, that confidence played a huge role in the team’s ability to claw their way back into the game against the Chiefs.

“We knew that we had the team, we had the momentum,” Watson said. “We had the guys on that sideline that can come back in and win that game, and that’s what we did.”

For Watson, the mindset for the postseason is simple: live in the moment. It is important for the past, regardless of whether it is good or bad, to stay behind, and to not look ahead because the future is not guaranteed.

“The most important play is always the next play,” Watson said. “The most important meeting or most important thing throughout the week is the next task at hand.”

For the Texans, the next task is to defeat the Chiefs, and Watson plans to battle every second of the contest regardless of the situation until the clock reads triple zeros.

“Yes, we don’t want to be down,” said Watson. “We don’t want to get down, especially against a great team like that, but at the end of the day, we just keep pushing, we keep fighting. We’re going to play the 60 minutes.”

Matchup to watch: Texans defensive end J.J. Watt versus Chiefs left tackle Eric Fisher

The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs meet in the AFC divisional, and DE J.J. Watt going against LT Eric Fisher is one of the matchups to watch.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Eric Fisher have had a long history together.

For one season in 2007, Watt and Fisher were teammates at Central Michigan. The Texans drafted Watt in Round 1 of the 2011 NFL draft, and the Chiefs brought Fisher into the league as the No. 1 overall pick in 2013. Since then, they have faced one another four times with Fisher’s team going 3-1 but Watt being effective with 4.5 sacks.

“They know each other,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters Wednesday. “There’s a battle that goes on. Because of that, it’s a fun thing to watch. J.J. has gotten a few. Eric has gotten a few. It’s a good battle. It will be on Sunday.”

Watt and Fisher did not get a chance to go at each other in the Week 6 encounter between the Texans and Chiefs on Oct. 13 at Arrowhead Stadium. Fisher was out with a groin injury as Houston prevailed 31-24.

Now, Watt is the one who is dealing with injuries as he has played one game since returning from his torn pectoral on Oct. 27. Though Watt played 52 snaps in the Texans’ 22-19 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year does not know how much he will play in the AFC divisional.

“I’m not sure,” Watt told reporters Wednesday .”We’ll have a plan. Just because I played one game doesn’t mean my pec magically healed. It’s still in basically the same situation it was in before this game, and obviously we played a little bit more in the last game than we expected to.

“So, it’s just a matter of making sure we have a good plan, sticking to the plan and doing what we need to do all week long to make sure it’s where it needs to be.”

If Watt and Fisher do have the chance to go after one another, there will be more on the line than just a trip to the AFC Championship Game.

“There’s that personal side of it, too, where they know each other, that makes it even better,” Reid said. “I wouldn’t say one is over the other. I think they both get after each other. If you have eyes for the O and D-line, that’s a good one to watch.”

Deshaun Watson says it’s a ‘great honor’ to have Warren Moon say he has Hall of Fame potential

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson says that it is ‘a great honor’ for Warren Moon to say that he has Hall of Fame potential.

If Warren Moon is going to keep giving Deshaun Watson compliments, the Houston Texans quarterback is going to humbly accept them.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback, who played for the Houston Oilers from 1984-93, says that Watson has the same potential to end up in Canton, Ohio, himself when his career is over.

“It’s definitely a great honor and recognition from a guy that’s done a lot for this league and a guy that’s done a lot for this community,” Watson told reporters Wednesday. “Just being able to be recognized for that and — it’s definitely a long ways away.”

The Texans drafted Watson with the 12th overall pick in Round 1 of the 2017 NFL draft. At 24 years old and on the verge of completing his third NFL season, the expectation is that the former Clemson Tiger’s career still has a full decade of high level performance before discussions of retirement and legacy are a subject of regular discussion.

In between now and when Watson is ready to hang them up, the two-time Pro Bowler knows he can’t rest on his laurels.

“I have a lot more to improve on and I know that he knows that,” said Watson. “But it’s pretty cool to have guys to encourage me. Can definitely use it as motivation.”

Moon has been an encouraging figure from the Houston sports community that has publicly and privately helped Watson. Ahead of the Texans’ wild-card playoff game with the Buffalo Bills on Jan. 4, which the Texans won 22-19 in overtime, Moon sent a supportive message to Watson. If Watson is able to capitalize on such encouragement, as he did against the Bills, then putting together a Hall of Fame resume shouldn’t be too big of a task for Watson when it is time for Hall of Fame consideration years from now.

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes says Texans QB Deshaun Watson is ‘going to fight until the end’

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says that Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson fights until the end and his team his never out of it.

If there is one thing Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes knows about quarterback Deshaun Watson is that the Houston Texans are never out of it when he’s under center.

After taking a 31-24 loss to the Texans in Week 6, Mahomes will lead the Chiefs in a home rematch against Houston in the AFC divisional playoffs Sunday at 2:05 p.m.

“If you’ve watched Deshaun Watson since college and I’m sure even since high school, they’re never out of a game,” Mahomes told reporters Wednesday. “He’s someone that can make big plays happen no matter what the scenario is. He’s going to fight until the end.”

The Texans fell down 16-0 to the Buffalo Bills in the AFC wild-card on Jan. 4 at NRG Stadium. Watson led the Texans on a 19-0 run and eventually helped Houston to a 22-19 overtime victory to deliver the franchise their fourth playoff win in club history.

Because of how difficult it is to force Watson and the Texans to quit, Mahomes is bracing for a game-long battle with the champions of the AFC South.

“You know that going into the game and you know that coming in as an offense and as a defense and as a team that you have to make sure you’re on top of it all game long,” said Mahomes. “It’s going to be a 60-minute fight or even longer, whatever it takes. You have to make sure you come in with that mentality that you’re going to play your best football every single snap.”

For Houston, the incentive is to play in the franchise’s first AFC Championship Game in club history. With making the NFL’s final four on the line, Watson will help the Texans find a way to get a win at Arrowhead Stadium again.