Hoyer fumbled and threw an interception in the first quarter.
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Davis returned the opening kick 106 yards for a touchdown before the Chiefs harassed Houston quarterback Brian Hoyer into four first-half turnovers, effectively negating the Texans’ repeated attempts to rally. The 2015 Chiefs have rattled off 11 consecutive wins, however, thanks to an impressive defense that features pass rushers Justin Houston and Tamba Hali, linebacker Derrick Johnson, nose tackle Dontari Poe, free safety Eric Berry and rookie cornerback Marcus Peters. “It quieted everybody, kind of made everybody relax”.
Hoyer added: “I’m the quarterback of this team”.
“It was bad to not be out there with my teammates”, Watt said after the game. I know for a fact we’ve got to fix something, that’s for sure. “Brian wanted to finish the thing out”. I didn’t get frustrated because they didn’t (activate him).
The Chiefs won their first playoff game since January 16, 1994 after losing eight straight postseason games. Yeah. But I’m not too into that narrative.
“You get to the playoffs and lose in the first round, that rips your heart out”, Reid said Saturday.
On the day, Hoyer was only 15-34 for 136 yards, to go with those INTs and no TDs.
Watt was forced to leave the game in the third quarter after taking an awkward step on a pass rush.
That loss led to Belichick’s much-talked-about “We’re on to Cincinnati” line, signaling his desire to put the game behind him and focus on the rest of the season.
Previewing which players on both the Patriots and the Chiefs are battling injuries. “But the injury was before that moment”.
“Obviously I didn’t play the way I’ve played all year”, Hoyer said.
It could not be all good news for the Chiefs though, as Jeremy Maclin went down in the third quarter with what is being called a right knee sprain at this time.
Smith, taken by the San Francisco 49ers with the number one overall pick in the 2005 draft, was not spectacular but was his usual efficient self, completing 17-of-22 passes for 190 yards, a touchdown and his first interception in four playoff contests. Other than one 49-yard run by a Houston back, the Chiefs were flawless on defense.
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HOUSTON (AP) – Houston’s loss to Kansas City illustrated clearly just how desperately the Texans need an upgrade at quarterback. Watt took the direct snap but lost a yard on his first career carry. Hoyer was intercepted on the next play by Josh Mauga.
