Texans 31–24 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2019

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs?

D. Watson (Houston Texans), 57.7% completion, +6.7% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +18.77 total passing EPA. P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 43.2% completion, -9.8% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.16 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs?

D. Watson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 52 snaps. Their top snap (-4.26 EPA): (:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Ward at KC -2. Touchback..

Quick answer

Winner: Houston Texans
Final score: Houston Texans 31–24 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Houston Texans 23–17 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Desmond Watson
Top passer: Desmond Watson
Biggest EPA play: (:32) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at KC 13 for -7 yards (94-C.Omenihu). FUMBLES (94-C.Omenihu) [94…
Game date: 2019-10-13

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 31–24 on 2019-10-13. Desmond Watson posted a game-high +18.77 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Houston Texans	3	20	0	8	0	31
Kansas City Chiefs	17	0	7	0	0	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

HOUHouston Texans

HOU 46

+3HOU 23

+3KC 26

HOU 6

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 11:53TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 46
Score
0-6
(11:53) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-59-W.Mercilus, Defensive Offside, declined.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 11:42XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 10:24FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 23
Score
0-10
(10:24) 7-H.Butker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 5:50FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
KC 26
Score
3-10
(5:50) 7-K.Fairbairn 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 1:36TD
Patrick Mahomes
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 14
Score
3-16
(1:36) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 26-Dam.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 1:28XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
3-17
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 12:22TD
Dyontae Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
KC 11
Score
9-17
(12:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 25-D.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 3:10TD
CHC. Hyde
Points+6
Yard line
KC 2
Score
15-17
(3:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 3:06XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
16-17
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:23TD
Desmond Watson
Points+6
Yard line
KC 3
Score
22-17
(:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-21-B.Breeland, Defensive Holding, declined.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:16XP
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
23-17
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 6:36TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 6
Score
23-23
(6:36) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 10-T.Hill for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 6:30XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
23-24
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 6:24TD
Desmond Watson
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
29-24
(6:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 6:17Safety
Desmond Watson
Points+2
Yard line
KC 2
Score
31-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Watson pass to 10-D.Hopkins is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Desmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +18.77 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
2Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
3D. Fells · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
4Dyontae Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
5Dorian Williams · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
6Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
7Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +3.16 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
8Dam. Williams · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Desmond Watson — HOU · Passing

Desmond Watson posted the highest total EPA (+18.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 52 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

Desmond Watson's top snap (-4.26 EPA): (:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Ward at KC -2. Touchback.

Biggest single play (-5.88 EPA): Patrick Mahomes — (:32) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at KC 13 for -7 yards (94-C.Omenihu). FUMBLES (94-C.Omenihu) [94-C.Omenihu], RECOVERED by HOU-55-B.McKinney at KC 3. 55-B.McKinney to KC 3 for no gain (74-M.Rankin).

Quarterback report card

Desmond Watson led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 52 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +6.7% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +18.77 total EPA
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 44 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -9.8% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Houston Texans	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.102	-0.001
Offensive success rate	50.5%	41.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.361	+0.072
Rush EPA/play	-0.017	+0.041
Defensive EPA/play	+0.001	-0.102
Defensive success rate	58.3%	49.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Houston Texans: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: -0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 10 drives, +10.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, -0.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q1 11:53)
Kansas City Chiefs — Patrick Mahomes (Q1 1:36)
Houston Texans — Dyontae Johnson (Desmond Watson pass) (Q2 12:22)
Houston Texans — C. Hyde (Q2 3:10)
Houston Texans — Desmond Watson (Q2 0:23)
Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q3 6:36)
Houston Texans — Desmond Watson (Q4 6:24)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q1 10:24)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q1 5:50)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 17–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the HOU 46 (Q1 11:53); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 11:42) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the HOU 23 (Q1 10:24) — (10:24) 7-H.Butker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the KC 26 (Q1 5:50) — (5:50) 7-K.Fairbairn 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the HOU 14 (Q1 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 26-Dam.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 1:28) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 20–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q2 12:22) — (12:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 25-D.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q2 3:10) — (3:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 3:06) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-21-B.Breeland, Defensive Holding, declined.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 0:16) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the HOU 6 (Q3 6:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 10-T.Hill for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 6:30) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 8–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q4 6:17) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Watson pass to 10-D.Hopkins is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:32) — (:32) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at KC 13 for -7 yards (94-C.Omenihu). FUMBLES (94-C.Omenihu) [94-C.Omenihu], RECOVERED by HOU-55-B.McKinney at KC 3. 55-B.McKinney to KC 3 for no gain (74-M.Rankin). [WPA -24.4% · EPA -5.88]
Houston Texans (Q3 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Ward at KC -2. Touchback. [WPA -19.0% · EPA -4.26]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-59-W.Mercilus, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +18.7% · EPA +5.47]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 31-D.Williams pushed ob at HOU 35 for 52 yards (20-J.Reid). Houston challenged the play for possible offensive pass interference, and the play was Uph [WPA +13.0% · EPA +4.53]
Houston Texans (Q4 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 87-D.Fells to KC 1 for 18 yards (56-B.Niemann; 21-B.Breeland). [WPA +12.8% · EPA +2.73]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:32) — (:32) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at KC 13 for -7 yards (94-C.Omenihu). FUMBLES (94-C.Omenihu) [94-C.Omenihu], RECOVERED by HOU-55-B.McKinney at KC 3. 55-B.McKinney to KC 3 for no gain (74-M.Rankin). [WPA -24.4% · EPA -5.88]
Houston Texans (Q1 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde up the middle to HOU 24 for -1 yards (55-F.Clark). FUMBLES (55-F.Clark), RECOVERED by KC-55-F.Clark at HOU 18. 55-F.Clark to HOU 18 for no gain (23-C.Hyde). [WPA -8.3% · EPA -5.55]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-59-W.Mercilus, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +18.7% · EPA +5.47]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 31-D.Williams pushed ob at HOU 35 for 52 yards (20-J.Reid). Houston challenged the play for possible offensive pass interference, and the play was Uph [WPA +13.0% · EPA +4.53]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 11:53 · HOU 46 · Score 0-6
(11:53) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-59-W.Mercilus, Defensive Offside, declined.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 11:42 · HOU 15 · Score 0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 10:24 · HOU 23 · Score 0-10
(10:24) 7-H.Butker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 5:50 · KC 26 · Score 3-10
(5:50) 7-K.Fairbairn 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 1:36 · HOU 14 · Score 3-16
(1:36) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 26-Dam.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 1:28 · HOU 15 · Score 3-17
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 12:22 · KC 11 · Score 9-17
(12:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 25-D.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 3:10 · KC 2 · Score 15-17
(3:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 23-C.Hyde left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 3:06 · KC 15 · Score 16-17
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · KC 3 · Score 22-17
(:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-21-B.Breeland, Defensive Holding, declined.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 0:16 · KC 15 · Score 23-17
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 6:36 · HOU 6 · Score 23-23
(6:36) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 10-T.Hill for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 6:30 · HOU 15 · Score 23-24
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 6:24 · KC 1 · Score 29-24
(6:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q4 6:17 · KC 2 · Score 31-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Watson pass to 10-D.Hopkins is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Desmond Watson (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2019-10-13?

The Houston Texans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 31-24 in Week 6, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Houston Texans 3, Kansas City Chiefs 17; Q2: Houston Texans 20, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Houston Texans 8, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Houston Texans 31, Kansas City Chiefs 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 11:53) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Mahomes (Q1 1:36) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Johnson (D. Watson pass) (Q2 12:22) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Hyde (Q2 3:10) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q2 0:23) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 6:36) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q4 6:24) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 10:24, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 5:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 57.7% completion, +6.7% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +18.77 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 43.2% completion, -9.8% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.16 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 52 snaps. Their top snap (-4.26 EPA): (:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Ward at KC -2. Touchback..

Was Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Houston Texans won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L

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