Patrick Mahomes passed for 260 yards and accounted for two touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs moved closer to securing the top seed in the AFC playoffs with a 27-19 victory over the visiting Houston Texans on Saturday.
The Chiefs who are looking to make another deep run in the playoffs got off to a strong start with Mahomes leading the way. He connected with his receivers for several big plays including a touchdown pass to one of his favorite targets.
The Texans tried to keep pace with the high-powered Chiefs offense but were unable to do so. Despite a strong effort from their quarterback the Texans were unable to overcome the deficit and fell to the Chiefs.
The victory was a big one for the Chiefs as they look to secure the top seed in the AFC playoffs. With the win the Chiefs moved ahead of the Texans in the standings and took a big step towards clinching the number one seed.
Mahomes was the star of the show for the Chiefs as he has been all season. He made several big plays with his arm and his legs and was able to extend plays with his athleticism.
The Chiefs defense also played a big role in the victory. They were able to shut down the Texans offense and hold them to just 19 points. The defense came up with several big stops including a key interception in the fourth quarter.
The Texans were led by their quarterback who threw for over 200 yards and a touchdown. However he was also intercepted twice and was unable to lead his team to victory.
The loss was a tough one for the Texans who are now in a tough spot in the standings. They will need to win their remaining games and get some help from other teams if they want to make the playoffs.
The Chiefs on the other hand are in a great spot. They have a strong hold on the top seed in the AFC playoffs and are looking to make another deep run in the postseason.
The victory over the Texans was a big one for the Chiefs and they will look to build on it in their next game. With Mahomes leading the way the Chiefs are a team to be reckoned with and they will be a tough opponent for anyone in the playoffs.