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.