SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 23: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
This game was a lot closer than the final score indicated. There were a lot of controversial calls by the refs and the game ended with a bad taste in most people’s mouths.
Patrick Mahomes
CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 04: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
He threw for 177 yards and one touchdown to lead the Chiefs to a home victory. His top target was Travis Kelce, who had 7 receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown.
Chiefs Pass Catchers
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – MAY 22: Wide receiver Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs participates in OTA Offseason workouts at The University of Kansas Health System Training Complex on May 22, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The only other Chief not named Kelce to have more than 4 receptions was Xavier Worthy. None of DeAndre Hopkins, Hollywood Brown, or any other receiver even had a reception.
Chiefs Defense
HENDERSON, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 07: Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to the media during Kansas City Chiefs media availability ahead of Super Bowl LVIII at Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa on February 07, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The Chiefs best players were Chris Jones and George Karlaftis, who had half of the teams astonishing eight sacks.
Mixon’s Big Game
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 04: Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans runs the ball during Mandatory Minicamp at Houston Methodist Training Center on June 04, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
The Texans were led by Joe Mixon who had 88 yards rushing and a touchdown.
Texans Pass Catchers
HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 03: Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Nico Collins had five receptions for 81 yards, and Dalton Schultz had four receptions for 63 yards to help keep the game close.
Texans Defense
The Texans defense played very well and sacked Mahomes 3 times but were also the victim of some very bad penalty calls by the refs.
