Overview
- Houston survived a scoreless third quarter in which the offense produced minus-2 yards and C.J. Stroud did not complete a pass.
- Stroud finished 15-of-31 for 203 yards and a touchdown, converting key fourth-quarter third downs with throws to Jayden Higgins.
- Dare Ogunbowale capped the decisive drive with a 5-yard go-ahead rushing touchdown.
- The Texans’ defense held Kansas City to 10 points, intercepted Patrick Mahomes three times, and drew postgame praise from Stroud and head coach DeMeco Ryans.
- Kansas City generated pressure on roughly 54% of Stroud’s dropbacks, as Ryans encouraged him to use his mobility more and Stroud called for better blitz identification and first-down success.