KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 29: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs is introduced prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs fans nearly lost all hope when the Houston Texans scored 24 points in the first quarter of the AFC Divisional Round game Sunday. However, Chiefs have the reigning league MVP on their side and in a matter of three minutes, scored 21 unanswered points and another seven to close out the half.
It all started when running back Damien Williams caught a 17-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes to cut the lead by 17.
Just what we needed 💨
Minutes later, tight end Travis Kelce caught a 5-yard pass from Mahomes to put the Chiefs within 10.
WE’RE NOT OUT OF THIS 🏹
Up until then, the Chiefs were atrocious on special teams. Then, Daniel Sorenson forced a fumble in Texans territory on a kick-off return and it was quickly recovered by Kansas City. Seconds later, the Chiefs would answer back with another seven points to put them within three.
ONE. POSSESSION. GAME.
It truly was a tale between two halves. After stopping Houston on a crucial fourth down play, Kansas City finally had the chance to take the lead. Kelce, who had two dropped passes in the first quarter, redeemed himself with a third touchdown on the afternoon.
THE LEAD IS OURS!
Just like that, the Chiefs start the third quarter up against the Texans at Arrowhead 28-24.