KC Chiefs: Report Card Vs Houston Texans
By Alec Tilson
Sep 13, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) makes an interception during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
B+. . . Kansas City Chiefs. DEFENSE
The Chiefs defense struck immediately with a takeaway on the Texans’ first offensive play. And the pressure never let up.
Five Chiefs posted sacks: defensive end Allen Bailey (two), linebackers Justin Houston and Derrick Johnson and nose tackle Jaye Howard.
Hoyer was benched, their leading rusher posted 42 yards and they committed 6 penalties.
Houston proved again that he’s all-but unblockable. He’s a walking mismatch and a weekly difference-maker.
His sack-fumble on 3rd-and-14 from the Texans’ own 16-yardline was probably the straw that broke Houston’s back.
The KC Chiefs scored the next play, making it 27-6 in the second quarter and leaving the Texans with a mountain to climb.
They forced seven punts, one fumble, one turnover on downs and held Houston to 3-for-14 on third down efficiency.
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While the defense gave up some big plays, they didn’t allow a second-half score until late in the fourth quarter.
Tip your cap to DeAndre Hopkins. He’s a professional wide out and he acted like it.
After that? Not much. Hoyer was benched, their leading rusher posted 42 yards and they committed 6 penalties.
The defense was solid all-around. They protected the lead, took the ball away and kept the pressure on throughout.
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