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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