Texans 14–23 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Divisional, 2024

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

C. Stroud (Houston Texans), 44.2% completion, +7.1% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.20 total passing EPA. P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 48.5% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.87 total passing EPA.

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

T. Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.22 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.63 EPA): (6:52) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce to HOU 6 for 49 yards (39-H.To'oTo'o)..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 23–14 Houston Texans
Halftime: Houston Texans 9–13 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Travis Kelce
Top passer: C.J. Stroud
Biggest EPA play: 15-K.Fairbairn kicks 60 yards from HOU 35 to KC 5. 81-N.Remigio to HOU 32 for 63 yards (17…
Game date: 2025-01-18

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23–14 on 2025-01-18. Travis Kelce posted a game-high +10.22 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Houston Texans	3	6	6	4	0	14
Kansas City Chiefs	6	7	0	10	0	23

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans

+3KC 12

+3HOU 18

HOU 1

+3KC 29

+3HOU 35

KC 13

+2HOU 82

+2KC 20

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 14:01FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 14
Score
0-3
(14:01) 7-H.Butker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
HOUHouston Texans
Q1 8:44FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
KC 12
Score
3-3
(8:44) 15-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 4:03FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 18
Score
3-6
(4:03) 7-H.Butker 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:39TD
Kareem Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 1
Score
3-12
(4:39) (Shotgun) 29-K.Hunt right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:36XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
3-13
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:20FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
KC 29
Score
6-13
(:20) 15-K.Fairbairn 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:16FG
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 35
Score
6-13
15-K.Fairbairn kicks 63 yards from HOU 35 to KC 2. 81-N.Remigio to KC 26 for 24 yards (13-D.Phillips; 43-N.Hewitt).
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 4:42TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
KC 13
Score
12-13
(4:42) 75-A.Deculus reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 11:57TD
Travis Kelce
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 11
Score
12-19
(11:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Edwards].
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 11:52XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 15
Score
12-20
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 4:41FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 9
Score
12-23
(4:41) 7-H.Butker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 0:15Safety
Matt Araiza
Points+2
Yard line
HOU 82
Score
14-23
(:15) (Punt formation) 14-M.Araiza right end ran ob in End Zone for -18 yards, SAFETY (13-D.Phillips).
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 0:11Safety
Harrison Butker
Points+2
Yard line
KC 20
Score
14-23
7-H.Butker kicks 70 yards from KC 20 to HOU 10. 31-D.Pierce to HOU 21 for 11 yards (44-Ca.Jones; 13-N.Johnson).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +10.22 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
2Dalton Schultz · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
3Nico Collins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
4Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +4.44 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
5John Metchie III · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
6Xavier Hutchinson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
7C.J. Stroud · Houston Texans · Passing · +2.20 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
8Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +1.87 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.06 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

Travis Kelce — KC · Receiving

Travis Kelce posted the highest total EPA (+10.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.28 EPA per play.

Travis Kelce's top snap (+3.63 EPA): (6:52) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce to HOU 6 for 49 yards (39-H.To'oTo'o).

Biggest single play (+3.73 EPA): Ka'imi Fairbairn — 15-K.Fairbairn kicks 60 yards from HOU 35 to KC 5. 81-N.Remigio to HOU 32 for 63 yards (17-K.Boyd). FUMBLES (17-K.Boyd), recovered by KC-34-S.Perine at HOU 26. PENALTY on HOU-17-K.Boyd, Unsportsmanlik

Quarterback report card

C.J. Stroud led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) · 43 dropbacks · 44.2% completion · +7.1% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.20 total EPA
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Houston Texans	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	-0.038	+0.099
Offensive success rate	46.4%	40.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.051	+0.057
Rush EPA/play	+0.058	+0.083
Defensive EPA/play	-0.099	+0.038
Defensive success rate	59.1%	53.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Houston Texans: -0.04 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.10 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Houston Texans: 9 drives, -3.23 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, +6.53 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Q2 4:39)
Houston Texans — Joe Mixon (Q3 4:42)
Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q4 11:57)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q1 14:01)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q1 8:44)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q1 4:03)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 0:20)
Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 0:16)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 4:41)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the HOU 14 (Q1 14:01) — (14:01) 7-H.Butker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the KC 12 (Q1 8:44) — (8:44) 15-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the HOU 18 (Q1 4:03) — (4:03) 7-H.Butker 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–6. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 29-K.Hunt right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 4:36) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the KC 29 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 15-K.Fairbairn 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the HOU 35 (Q2 0:16) — 15-K.Fairbairn kicks 63 yards from HOU 35 to KC 2. 81-N.Remigio to KC 26 for 24 yards (13-D.Phillips; 43-N.Hewitt)..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the KC 13 (Q3 4:42) — (4:42) 75-A.Deculus reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–4. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the HOU 11 (Q4 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Edwards].; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 11:52) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the HOU 9 (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) 7-H.Butker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Houston Texans registered a safety from the HOU 82 (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Punt formation) 14-M.Araiza right end ran ob in End Zone for -18 yards, SAFETY (13-D.Phillips).; Houston Texans registered a safety from the KC 20 (Q4 0:11) — 7-H.Butker kicks 70 yards from KC 20 to HOU 10. 31-D.Pierce to HOU 21 for 11 yards (44-Ca.Jones; 13-N.Johnson)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Houston Texans (Q2 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud scrambles right guard to KC 39 for 28 yards (21-J.Hicks). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.04]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 15:00) — 15-K.Fairbairn kicks 60 yards from HOU 35 to KC 5. 81-N.Remigio to HOU 32 for 63 yards (17-K.Boyd). FUMBLES (17-K.Boyd), recovered by KC-34-S.Perine at HOU 26. PENALTY on HOU-17-K.Boyd, Unsportsmanlik [WPA +12.2% · EPA +3.73]
Houston Texans (Q2 7:06) — (7:06) 15-K.Fairbairn 55 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend. [WPA -12.2% · EPA -2.89]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Edwards]. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.42]
Houston Texans (Q1 12:50) — (12:50) 7-C.Stroud pass deep left to 86-D.Schultz to KC 35 for 34 yards (6-B.Cook). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.36]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 15:00) — 15-K.Fairbairn kicks 60 yards from HOU 35 to KC 5. 81-N.Remigio to HOU 32 for 63 yards (17-K.Boyd). FUMBLES (17-K.Boyd), recovered by KC-34-S.Perine at HOU 26. PENALTY on HOU-17-K.Boyd, Unsportsmanlik [WPA +12.2% · EPA +3.73]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce to HOU 6 for 49 yards (39-H.To'oTo'o). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.63]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Edwards]. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.42]
Houston Texans (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 15-K.Fairbairn 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (54-L.Chenal), Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend, RECOVERED by KC-21-J.Hicks at KC 13. 21-J.Hicks pushed ob at KC 23 for 10 yards (6-T.Townsend [WPA -1.8% · EPA -3.26]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 14:01 · HOU 14 · Score 0-3
(14:01) 7-H.Butker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 8:44 · KC 12 · Score 3-3
(8:44) 15-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 4:03 · HOU 18 · Score 3-6
(4:03) 7-H.Butker 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 4:39 · HOU 1 · Score 3-12
(4:39) (Shotgun) 29-K.Hunt right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 4:36 · HOU 15 · Score 3-13
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · KC 29 · Score 6-13
(:20) 15-K.Fairbairn 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:16 · HOU 35 · Score 6-13
15-K.Fairbairn kicks 63 yards from HOU 35 to KC 2. 81-N.Remigio to KC 26 for 24 yards (13-D.Phillips; 43-N.Hewitt).
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 4:42 · KC 13 · Score 12-13
(4:42) 75-A.Deculus reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 11:57 · HOU 11 · Score 12-19
(11:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Edwards].
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 11:52 · HOU 15 · Score 12-20
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 4:41 · HOU 9 · Score 12-23
(4:41) 7-H.Butker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q4 0:15 · HOU 82 · Score 14-23
(:15) (Punt formation) 14-M.Araiza right end ran ob in End Zone for -18 yards, SAFETY (13-D.Phillips).
Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q4 0:11 · KC 20 · Score 14-23
7-H.Butker kicks 70 yards from KC 20 to HOU 10. 31-D.Pierce to HOU 21 for 11 yards (44-Ca.Jones; 13-N.Johnson).

Key takeaways

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

Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C.J. Stroud (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2025-01-18?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 in Divisional, 2024.

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

Q1: Houston Texans 3, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Q2: Houston Texans 6, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Houston Texans 6, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Houston Texans 4, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Final: Houston Texans 14, Kansas City Chiefs 23.

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

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (Q2 4:39) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Mixon (Q3 4:42) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 11:57) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 14:01, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 8:44, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 4:03, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 0:16, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 4:41, 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?

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans), 44.2% completion, +7.1% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.20 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 48.5% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.87 total passing EPA.

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

Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.22 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.63 EPA): (6:52) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce to HOU 6 for 49 yards (39-H.To'oTo'o)..

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 11-7 Now 11-8 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 15-2 Now 16-2 W

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