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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Kansas City Chiefs
2-0 264.16
234.38
 
VS
proj
Houston Texans
214.48 1-1
223.35

Kansas City Chiefs defy predictions, defeat Houston Texans, 264.16-214.48

Kansas City Chiefs brought their A game, earning a 264.16-214.48 win over Houston Texans, who fell short of projections. Kansas City Chiefs leapt out to a 65.60-point lead on Thursday behind impressive efforts from Mike Williams (25.3 points) and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (15.8) and never looked back. Kyler Murray (277 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 28 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Devin White (11 Tackles, 1 Sack) led the way for Houston Texans in the loss. Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) will look to sustain their momentum against Philadelphia Eagles, while Houston Texans (1-1) will face Chicago Bears in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Kansas City Chiefs   Houston Texans

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Buccaneers defense (10 Pts Allowed, 308 Yds Allowed, 5 Turnovers) scored 26 points in a 20-10 win over the Saints in Week 2. Their scoring output more-than-quadrupled their 6.43-point projection. The Buccaneers defense ranks #21 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense

Top Player Comparison

Kansas City Chiefs
Points
% of total points 264.16
1
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
26
6.43
9.8%
2
Mike Williams
WR
25.3
15.19
9.6%
3
Rashod Bateman
WR
20.8
12.58
7.9%
4
Joe Burrow
QB
18.56
24.23
7%
Houston Texans
Points
% of total points 214.48
1
Kyler Murray
QB
28.88
26.37
13.5%
2
Devin White
LB
21
10.29
9.8%
3
Tony Pollard
RB
19.8
10.29
9.2%
4
Jahan Dotson
WR
17.9
9
8.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was Kansas City Chiefs who owned the lead, 171.50-68.60. Rashod Bateman had a 75-yard touchdown catch for Kansas City Chiefs, while Christian McCaffrey had a 49-yard run. Jahan Dotson made the highlight reel for Houston Texans with a 40-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Tony Pollard had a 46-yard catch for Houston Texans, who trailed 240.06-183.78 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Kansas City Chiefs   Houston Texans

What If

Kansas City Chiefs would have beaten 16 other teams besides Houston Texans this week.
Houston Texans would have lost to just three other teams besides Kansas City Chiefs this week.
Kansas City Chiefs would be 1-1 if they played Houston Texans every week.
Last week, Houston Texans would have defeated Kansas City Chiefs 267.62-237.12.
If Kansas City Chiefs had played every team in the league each week, they would be 32-6.
If they played every team every week, Houston Texans would be 34-4.

Coach Talk

Kansas City Chiefs
Wow, Kansas City Chiefs, you really made a statement to your leaguemates with this performance. Along with a 49.68-point victory, you also climbed from fourth place to second in the league standings!
Houston Texans
You can take solace in the fact that your generosity this week did not go unnoticed, Houston Texans. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like Kansas City Chiefs succeed. Who knows, maybe you'll see them again after they've clinched a playoff spot, and they forget to update their lineup that week to return the favor!