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AFC Divisional Playoff 2019 vs Houston Texans

A 51-31 comeback win over the Texans after trailing 24-0.

In the AFC Divisional Playoffs, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans 51–31 after falling behind 24–0 in the second quarter.

Quick Facts

Date
January 12, 2020
Location
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Final score
Chiefs 51, Titans 31
Key turning point
4th Quarter Comeback from 17-6 deficit

Lore & Background

The Chiefs came back from a 24–0 deficit with an NFL playoff record seven consecutive touchdowns and a field goal over their next eight drives, including a run of 28 points in the final 10 minutes of the second quarter. The win gave the Chiefs playoff wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history, and the 51 points scored was a franchise record for a postseason game.

Reader's Guide

The Chiefs trailed 24–0 late in the first quarter after Houston scored on a 54-yard touchdown pass, a blocked punt returned for a touchdown, and a 4-yard touchdown pass. The Texans added a field goal early in the second quarter to make it 24–0. Kansas City then scored 28 points in the final 10 minutes of the second quarter to take a 28–24 halftime lead, and continued to dominate in the second half.

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