nfl Game Recap
Recap - Chiefs Defeat Houston 51-31
The Chiefs got a 5-TD performance from Patrick Mahomes as Kansas City handed Houston a 51-31 defeat on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -10.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 50.5.
Patrick Mahomes completed 23 of 35 pass attempts for 321 yards and 5 TDs for the Chiefs in the win.
Carlos Hyde rushed for 44 yards for Houston, while Deshaun Watson added 37 yards. Deshaun Watson threw for 388 yards for the Texans, while receivers DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller V had 118 and 89 yards respectively.
Kansas City was outgained by Houston 442-434 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 29-23 by the Chiefs.
Kansas City lost the time of possession battle 34:35-25:25, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.