Overview
- Facing fourth-and-1 at their own 31 with about 10 minutes left, Patrick Mahomes’ pass to Rashee Rice fell incomplete and Houston soon scored its only second-half touchdown to finish a 20-10 win.
- Reid initially called the choice a mistake, then said after reviewing the situation that he would probably make the same call again.
- He cited the Chiefs’ season performance on fourth down, noting a 22-of-29 conversion rate.
- Kansas City’s defense had forced five straight punts to open the second half, leading some analysts to argue a punt was the safer option.
- The Chiefs are 6-7 and outside the current playoff picture with four games remaining, a zero margin for error, and dates with the Chargers, Titans, Broncos and Raiders.