Texans stifle Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes uncorks a 22-yard pass to wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles to avoid a sack and slings a 5-yard pass to wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster.
Bijan Robinson has one of the NFL’s most dynamic skill sets. In Week 14, he will be tested against the Seahawks’ defense, which allows the second-fewest rushing yards per game this season (88.8).
In a 31-28 loss at Dallas, the Chiefs sustained their first loss during the Mahomes era in which he passed for four touchdowns without an interception. Including postseason, they’re now 12-1 when Mahomes is interception-free with at least four touchdown passes.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes catches a deflection from his own pass but is tackled by Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. for a loss of 10 yards.
The Chiefs had trouble moving the ball against the Texans' fierce defense and are a step closer to elimination from the postseason field. Before Sunday night's game, The Athletic's projection had their playoff chances dropping to 16% with a loss to the Texans. NFL.com had it at 15%. Kansas City is in trouble.
Derek Stingley, per Next Gen Stats, has allowed the lowest passer rating (56.0), second-lowest completion percentage (44.9), and is tied for the third-fewest receptions (22) among cornerbacks who have logged at least 300 coverage snaps this year. He is a prime reason why Mahomes may have to count on pass-catchers other than Rice.