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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Houston Texans
9-6 219.64
211.01
 
VS
proj
Kansas City Chiefs
205.06 8-7
202.56

Despite top scorer Waller, Kansas City Chiefs fall to Houston Texans, 219.64-205.06

Darren Waller had 30 points for Kansas City Chiefs, the best total in the matchup and sixth-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Houston Texans, who emerged victorious with a 219.64-205.06 win. Kansas City Chiefs nabbed a 34.20-point lead on Thursday, but Houston Texans held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kyler Murray, who passed for 406 yards , ran for 29 yards and scored 4 touchdowns for 40.14 points, and Devin White, who made 12 tackles and recorded 3 sacks (30 points). Darren Waller (9 Rec, 150 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Marvin Jones Jr. (10 Rec, 112 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did everything they could for Kansas City Chiefs in the loss. This marks the second time this season Houston Texans have taken down Kansas City Chiefs, after winning 244.12-220.42 in their last matchup. Houston Texans improve to 9-6 for the season, while Kansas City Chiefs fall to 8-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Houston Texans   Kansas City Chiefs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 8.88 points, White more-than-tripled that amount by scoring 30 points as the Buccaneers beat the Falcons 31-27. He made 12 tackles and recorded 3 sacks to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Houston Texans this week. White will go up against the Lions in Week 16.
Devin White

Top Player Comparison

Houston Texans
Points
% of total points 219.64
1
Kyler Murray
QB
40.14
26.34
18.3%
2
Devin White
LB
30
8.88
13.7%
3
Melvin Gordon III
RB
24.1
11.57
11%
4
D'Andre Swift
RB
22.2
13.37
10.1%
Kansas City Chiefs
Points
% of total points 205.06
1
Darren Waller
TE
30
16.15
14.6%
2
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
27.2
14.06
13.3%
3
Andy Dalton
QB
21.16
20.2
10.3%
4
Chase Edmonds
RB
15.6
9.92
7.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Darren Waller had a 35-yard touchdown catch for Kansas City Chiefs, contributing to a 34.20-0.00 lead for Kansas City Chiefs.
Sunday Early
Andy Dalton had a 45-yard pass for Kansas City Chiefs, who trailed 165.70-143.26 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for Houston Texans to contribute to a 207.34-195.86 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Houston Texans   Kansas City Chiefs

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans averaged more points (231.88) than they usually score (195.28).
Houston Texans have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Kansas City Chiefs (2 vs 0).
By position, Houston Texans have outscored Kansas City Chiefs at QB, RB, and K this season.
The starters for Houston Texans had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Kansas City Chiefs (2).
Hey Kansas City Chiefs, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Houston Texans
You know what, Houston Texans, we do respect the confidence. Starting not one, not two, but THREE players with zero points (Maxx Crosby, Kemoko Turay, and Richard Rodgers), while still getting the W... that's playing with fire.
Kansas City Chiefs
The problem in Week 15 isn't exactly rocket science, Kansas City Chiefs. Starting James Washington and Dante Fowler Jr. in a tough fantasy matchup... let's try to move forward with a full deck of cards next time?