Chiefs vs Texans Week 15 2022: Final Score 30

Q: Who won the 2022 Chiefs vs Texans Week 15 game?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 30–24 in Week 15 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, on December 18, 2022. See the Chiefs' 2022 schedule.

Q: What was the final score of Chiefs vs Texans?

The final score was Chiefs 30, Texans 24 in overtime. The Texans led 14–13 at halftime, and the second half went Chiefs 11, Texans 10 before overtime.

Q: What happened in the Chiefs vs Texans game?

Kansas City trailed 14–13 at halftime, regulation ended 24–24, and the Chiefs won it 30–24 in overtime. The Chiefs finished with a 502–219 edge in total offense and averaged 6.6 yards per play. Jerick McKinnon led all players with 8 catches for 70 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 52 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs committed 2 turnovers, the Texans 1.

Q: What was the game-winning score in Chiefs vs Texans?

Jerick McKinnon's 26-yard touchdown run with 5:13 left in the overtime gave the Chiefs a 30–24 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Q: Who scored the most fantasy points in Chiefs vs Texans?

Jerick McKinnon led the game with 34.2 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 15, on 8 catches for 70 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 52 rushing yards and a touchdown. Patrick Mahomes was next with 32.7 (QB4).

Q: Who led Chiefs vs Texans in passing, rushing and receiving?

Patrick Mahomes (KC) led all passers with 36 of 41 for 336 yards and 2 touchdowns. Isiah Pacheco (KC) led in rushing with 15 carries for 86 yards. Travis Kelce (KC) led in receiving with 10 catches for 105 yards.

Q: How many fantasy points did Jerick McKinnon score against the Texans?

Jerick McKinnon scored 34.2 points in PPR leagues, 30.2 in half-PPR and 26.2 in standard scoring against the Texans in Week 15 of the 2022 season, on 8 catches for 70 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 52 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Q: Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Chiefs vs Texans?

Jerick McKinnon outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 34.2 PPR points on 19.8 xFP (+14.4). Chris Moore fell furthest short, with 8.2 points on 13.3 xFP (−5.1). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Q: How did the Chiefs beat the Texans?

The Chiefs beat the Texans 30–24 because they averaged 6.6 yards per play to 3.8 and outgained them 502–219. Jerick McKinnon's 26-yard touchdown run put them ahead for good.

Q: What is the all-time Chiefs vs Texans record?

The Chiefs lead the all-time series 11–6 across 17 meetings since 2003, including a 3–0 record in the postseason.

Final/OT2022 Week 15

Reliant Stadium, Houston, TXSun, Dec 18, 2022, 1:00 PM ET

Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans, Week 15 2022

Kansas City Chiefs

AwayWon

Houston Texans

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Chiefs	0	13	3	8	6	30
Texans	7	7	7	3	0	24

KC 30HOU 24 Final/OT

Passing leader
Patrick Mahomes
KC · QB
32.7PPR pts
36/41, 336 YDS, 2 TD, 1 RUSH TD
Top fantasy scorer
Jerick McKinnon
KC · RB
34.2PPR pts
10 ATT, 52 YDS, 1 TD, 8 REC, 70 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Texans leader
Davis Mills
HOU · QB
18.9PPR pts
12/24, 121 YDS, 2 TD, 1 RUSH TD
Defensive playmaker
Christian Kirksey
HOU
1 SACK, 11 TKL

Chiefs 30, Texans 24: Kansas City wins it in overtime

The Texans went 4-for-10 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Chiefs kept the ball for 37:22.

Key advantages

+2.8 yards/play KC 6.6 · HOU 3.8
+283 total yards KC 502 · HOU 219
+10% third-down rate KC 50% · HOU 40%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Chiefs Won

Kansas City won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Chiefs vs Texans
Chiefs	Stat	Texans
6.6	Yards per play	3.8

502	Total yards	219

50%	Third-down conversion	40%

Other team stats
76	Plays	58

2	Turnovers	1

37:22	Time of possession	27:25

Scoring Summary

The Chiefs scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Texans scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Chiefs vs Texans
Time	Team	Play	KC	HOU
1st quarter
1:01	HOU	Davis Mills → Teagan Quitoriano, 8-yard TD Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP	0	7
2nd quarter
12:27	KC	Patrick Mahomes → Jerick McKinnon, 20-yard TD Ties gameHarrison Butker XP	7	7
9:19	HOU	Davis Mills 17-yard TD run Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP	7	14
0:14	KC	Patrick Mahomes → Marquez Valdes-Scantling, 4-yard TD	13	14
3rd quarter
9:05	KC	Harrison Butker 27-yard FG Takes lead	16	14
1:25	HOU	Davis Mills → Jordan Akins, 12-yard TD Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP	16	21
4th quarter
11:57	KC	Patrick Mahomes 5-yard TD run Takes leadPatrick Mahomes → Jerick McKinnon, 2-pt conversion	24	21
5:11	HOU	Ka'imi Fairbairn 29-yard FG Ties game	24	24
Overtime
5:13	KC	Jerick McKinnon 26-yard TD run Game winner	30	24

Fantasy Points: Chiefs vs Texans, Week 15 2022

Fantasy leaders

Jerick McKinnonKCRB34.2 PTSRB1
Patrick MahomesKCQB32.7 PTSQB4
Travis KelceKCTE20.5 PTSTE4
Davis MillsHOUQB18.9 PTSQB11

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Patrick MahomesKCQB	32.7	QB4	36/41	336	2	5	33	1	117.1	Start/Sit →
Davis MillsHOUQB	18.9	QB11	12/24	121	2	5	21	1	92.5	Start/Sit →
Jeff DriskelHOUQB	1.1	QB35	2/4	8	0	4	8	0	56.3

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Jerick McKinnonKCRB	34.2	RB1	RB	10	52	1	8	8	70	1
Travis KelceKCTE	20.5	TE4	TE	—	—	—	10	10	105	0	Start/Sit →
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR	16.8	WR18	WR	—	—	—	10	10	88	0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR	11.6	WR39	WR	—	—	—	5	3	26	1	Start/Sit →
Jordan AkinsHOUTE	11.2	TE13	TE	—	—	—	6	3	22	1
Isiah PachecoKCRB	8.7	RB38	RB	15	86	0	1	1	11	0
Chris MooreHOUWR	8.2	WR51	WR	—	—	—	8	4	42	0	Start/Sit →
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE	7.8	TE21	TE	—	—	—	2	1	8	1
Royce FreemanHOURB	6.6	RB42	RB	11	51	0	1	1	5	0
Noah GrayKCTE	6.1	TE25	TE	—	—	—	3	3	31	0	Start/Sit →
Amari RodgersHOUWR	4.6	WR70	WR	—	—	—	4	2	26	0
Rex BurkheadHOURB	3.7	RB50	RB	—	—	—	4	2	17	0
Brevin JordanHOUTE	1.9	TE49	TE	—	—	—	1	1	9	0	Start/Sit →
Kadarius ToneyKCWR	1.5	WR98	WR	—	—	—	1	1	5	0
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB	1.4	RB67	RB	8	14	0	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →
Skyy MooreKCWR	1.2	WR104	WR	2	12	0	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →
Ronald JonesKCRB	0.6	RB71	RB	1	6	0	—	—	—	—
Justin WatsonKCWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	2	0	0	0
Phillip DorsettHOUWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0
Jody FortsonKCTE	0.0	—	TE	—	—	—	1	0	0	0

Fantasy Usage

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

JuJu Smith-SchusterWR68 snaps88%
Travis KelceTE58 snaps75%
Justin WatsonWR50 snaps65%
Jerick McKinnonRB48 snaps62%
Noah GrayTE43 snaps56%

Target Share41 targets

Travis Kelce24%, 10 targets
JuJu Smith-Schuster24%, 10 targets
Jerick McKinnon20%, 8 targets
Marquez Valdes-Scantling12%, 5 targets
Noah Gray7%, 3 targets
Other12%, 5 targets

Carry Share33 carries

Isiah Pacheco45%, 15 carries
Jerick McKinnon30%, 10 carries
Patrick Mahomes15%, 5 carries
Skyy Moore6%, 2 carries
Ronald Jones3%, 1 carries

Houston Texans

Snap Share

Chris MooreWR55 snaps87%
Phillip DorsettWR54 snaps86%
Teagan QuitorianoTE51 snaps81%
Amari RodgersWR32 snaps51%
Jordan AkinsTE30 snaps48%

Target Share27 targets

Chris Moore30%, 8 targets
Jordan Akins22%, 6 targets
Rex Burkhead15%, 4 targets
Amari Rodgers15%, 4 targets
Teagan Quitoriano7%, 2 targets
Other11%, 3 targets

Carry Share28 carries

Royce Freeman39%, 11 carries
Dare Ogunbowale29%, 8 carries
Davis Mills18%, 5 carries
Jeff Driskel14%, 4 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR	68	88%	10	24%	0
Chris MooreHOUWR	55	87%	8	30%	0
Phillip DorsettHOUWR	54	86%	1	4%	0
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE	51	81%	2	7%	0
Travis KelceKCTE	58	75%	10	24%	0
Justin WatsonKCWR	50	65%	2	5%	0
Jerick McKinnonKCRB	48	62%	8	20%	10
Noah GrayKCTE	43	56%	3	7%	0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR	41	53%	5	12%	0
Amari RodgersHOUWR	32	51%	4	15%	0
Jordan AkinsHOUTE	30	48%	6	22%	0
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB	27	43%	0	0%	8
Royce FreemanHOURB	24	38%	1	4%	11
Skyy MooreKCWR	29	38%	0	0%	2
Isiah PachecoKCRB	27	35%	1	2%	15
Rex BurkheadHOURB	12	19%	4	15%	0
Mason SchreckHOUTE	10	16%	0	0%	0
Jody FortsonKCTE	12	16%	1	2%	0
Troy HairstonHOURB	8	13%	0	0%	0
Brevin JordanHOUTE	5	8%	1	4%	0
Kadarius ToneyKCWR	5	6%	1	2%	0
Ronald JonesKCRB	2	3%	0	0%	1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+14.4Jerick McKinnon34.2 PTS vs 19.8 xFP
Biggest underperformer−5.1Chris Moore8.2 PTS vs 13.3 xFP
Highest expected volume20.6 xFPPatrick Mahomes32.7 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB	32.7	20.6	+12.1	100%	41 att	—	41	5	15%	0	0%
Jerick McKinnonKC · RB	34.2	19.8	+14.4	62%	30% car	—	0	10	30%	8	20%
JuJu Smith-SchusterKC · WR	16.8	16.7	+0.1	88%	24% tgt	—	0	0	0%	10	24%
Travis KelceKC · TE	20.5	16.7	+3.8	75%	24% tgt	—	0	0	0%	10	24%
Davis MillsHOU · QB	18.9	13.4	+5.5	83%	24 att	—	24	5	18%	0	0%
Chris MooreHOU · WR	8.2	13.3	−5.1	87%	30% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	30%
Isiah PachecoKC · RB	8.7	11.3	−2.6	35%	45% car	—	0	15	45%	1	2%
Jordan AkinsHOU · TE	11.2	10.0	+1.2	48%	22% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	22%
Royce FreemanHOU · RB	6.6	8.7	−2.1	38%	39% car	—	0	11	39%	1	4%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKC · WR	11.6	8.3	+3.3	53%	12% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	12%
Amari RodgersHOU · WR	4.6	6.7	−2.1	51%	15% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	15%
Rex BurkheadHOU · RB	3.7	6.7	−3.0	19%	15% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	15%
Dare OgunbowaleHOU · RB	1.4	5.1	−3.7	43%	29% car	—	0	8	29%	0	0%
Noah GrayKC · TE	6.1	5.0	+1.1	56%	7% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	7%
Jeff DriskelHOU · QB	1.1	4.3	−3.2	29%	4 att	—	4	4	14%	0	0%
Justin WatsonKC · WR	0.0	3.3	−3.3	65%	5% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	5%
Teagan QuitorianoHOU · TE	7.8	3.3	+4.5	81%	7% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	7%
Phillip Dorsett IIHOU · WR	0.0	2.1	−2.1	86%	4% tgt	—	1	0	0%	1	4%
Brevin JordanHOU · TE	1.9	1.7	+0.2	8%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Jody FortsonKC · TE	0.0	1.7	−1.7	16%	2% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	2%
Kadarius ToneyKC · WR	1.5	1.7	−0.2	6%	2% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	2%
Skyy MooreKC · WR	1.2	1.3	−0.1	38%	6% car	—	0	2	6%	0	0%
Ronald JonesKC · —	0.6	0.6	0.0	3%	3% car	—	0	1	3%	0	0%

Team totals: Chiefs 41 targets and 33 carries; Texans 27 targets and 28 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Patrick Mahomes Ran hot

KC · QB · 32.7 pts on 20.6 expected

36 of 41 passing for 336 yards, 2 touchdowns; 5 carries for 33 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

No interceptions after 4 in the previous four games. Best score since Week 9.

Start/Sit: Patrick Mahomes →

Davis Mills Ran hot

HOU · QB · 18.9 pts on 13.4 expected

12 of 24 passing for 121 yards, 2 touchdowns; 5 carries for 21 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

No interceptions after 6 in the previous four games. Best score since Week 7.

Start/Sit: Davis Mills →

Jerick McKinnon Ran hot

KC · RB · 34.2 pts on 19.8 expected

8 targets (20% of the team's), 8 catches for 70 yards and 1 touchdown; 10 carries (30% of the team's) for 52 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 19.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Season high in carries (10). Best fantasy game of the season.

JuJu Smith-Schuster

KC · WR · 16.8 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (24% of the team's), 10 catches for 88 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Chris Moore Unlucky

HOU · WR · 8.2 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (30% of the team's), 4 catches for 42 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Chris Moore →

Jordan Akins Short-yardage role

HOU · TE · 11.2 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (22% of the team's), 3 catches for 22 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.0 expected.

Justin Watson

KC · WR · 0.0 pts on 3.3 expected

2 targets (5% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 3.3 expected.

Dare Ogunbowale

HOU · RB · 1.4 pts on 5.1 expected

8 carries (29% of the team's) for 14 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.1 expected.

Fewest points since Week 9.

Start/Sit: Dare Ogunbowale →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Kansas City Chiefs

Stock up: Jerick McKinnon played 62% of the snaps, up from a 46% season average.
Stock up: JuJu Smith-Schuster played 88% of the snaps, up from a 68% season average.
Stock up: Justin Watson played 65% of the snaps, up from a 40% season average.

Houston Texans

Stock up: Dare Ogunbowale led the backfield with 43% of the snaps after trailing Rex Burkhead before this game.
Stock up: Chris Moore played 87% of the snaps, up from a 60% season average.
Stock up: Amari Rodgers played 51% of the snaps, up from a 23% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chiefs defense and Texans defense
Points allowed to	Chiefs D	Texans D
QBs	20.1	13.6
RBs	21.7	30.7
WRs	32.6	25.7
TEs	12.1	11.6

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Houston opened at 14% win probability and fell below 2% in overtime.

Texans win probability

Key Swings

−23Mahomes → Valdes-Scantling, 4-yd TD49% → 26%Q2 0:14
+36Mills → Akins, 12-yd TD20% → 56%Q3 1:25
−47Mahomes 5-yd TD run64% → 16%Q4 11:57
+23Fairbairn 29-yd FG14% → 38%Q4 5:11
−50McKinnon 26-yd TD run50% → <1%OT 5:13

Swing in Texans win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chiefs vs Texans
Kansas City Chiefs	Measure	Houston Texans
76	Plays	58
57%	Pass rate	52%
7.3	Yds / dropback	4.2
5.7	Yds / carry	3.4
6/12	Third downs	4/10

Efficiency edge Kansas City ran 18 more plays and gained 3.1 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
KC Smith-Schuster 24% · Kelce 24% · McKinnon 20%
HOU Moore 30% · Akins 22% · Rodgers 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chiefs vs Texans
Result	KC	HOU
Touchdowns	4	3
Field goals	1	1
Punts	4	5
Turnovers	2	1
Missed field goals	1	0

HOU turnover edge: +1

The Texans opened the scoring on their third possession, a 11-play, 80-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
The Chiefs drained the clock with four second-half drives of four to six minutes.

All 24 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
HOU	Q1 15:00	4	14	1:52	Punt
KC	Q1 13:08	7	29	3:20	Punt
HOU	Q1 9:48	3	0	1:24	Punt
KC	Q1 8:24	3	-4	1:41	Punt
HOU	Q1 6:43	11	80	5:42	Touchdown
KC	Q1 1:01	7	75	3:34	Touchdown
HOU	Q2 12:27	6	10	2:50	Punt
KC	Q2 9:37	1	0	0:06	Fumble
HOU	Q2 9:31	2	17	0:12	Touchdown
KC	Q2 9:19	3	6	1:51	Punt
HOU	Q2 7:28	5	28	3:22	Punt
KC	Q2 4:06	13	97	3:52	Touchdown
HOU	Q2 0:14	1	-1	0:14	End of half
KC	Q3 15:00	10	67	5:55	Field goal
HOU	Q3 9:05	3	0	0:22	Punt
KC	Q3 8:43	6	41	3:00	Fumble
HOU	Q3 5:43	7	49	4:18	Touchdown
KC	Q3 1:25	9	84	4:28	Touchdown
HOU	Q4 11:57	15	65	6:46	Field goal
KC	Q4 5:11	11	44	5:03	Missed FG
HOU	Q4 0:08	1	-1	0:08	End of half
KC	OT 10:00	7	36	4:26	Punt
HOU	OT 5:34	1	6	0:15	Fumble
KC	OT 5:19	1	26	0:06	Touchdown

About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Chiefs vs Texans Head-to-Head

The Chiefs and Texans first met in 2003 and have played 17 times since.

All-time series: 11–6Chiefs lead, 17 meetings since 2003
Postseason: 3–0Chiefs won in 2015, 2019, and 2024
Largest Chiefs win: 30–02015
Largest Texans win: 20–32007

Since 2021

3–1 Chiefs lead

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Chiefs win, T = Texans win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

2025 Wk 14 Texans at Chiefs, 2025 Wk 14 recap Sun, Dec 7, 2025 HOU 20 KC 10 HOU W
2024 Divisional Round Texans at Chiefs, 2024 Divisional Round recap Sat, Jan 18, 2025 KC 23 HOU 14 KC W
2024 Wk 16 Texans at Chiefs, 2024 Wk 16 recap Sat, Dec 21, 2024 KC 27 HOU 19 KC W
2022 Wk 15 Chiefs at Texans Sun, Dec 18, 2022 KC 30 HOU 24 KC W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chiefs vs Texans
Chiefs	Stat	Texans
14-3	Record	3-13-1

29.2	Points per game	17.0

413.6	Yards per game	283.5

6.4	Yards per play	4.7

21.7	Points allowed per game	24.7

328.2	Yards allowed per game	379.5

Chiefs vs Texans Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: KC −14.5Chiefs failed to cover by 8.5
Total: 48.5Over: 54 points scored (by 5.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Chiefs	31.5	30	−1.5
Texans	17.0	24	+7.0

The Texans beat their implied total and the Chiefs fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Kansas City Chiefs

Against the spread: 5–9
Over/under: 7–7
ATS as favorite: 4–8
ATS as underdog: 1–1
ATS on the road: 3–5

Houston Texans

Against the spread: 6–7–1
Over/under: 6–8
ATS as underdog: 6–7–1
ATS at home: 3–4

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Game info

Round: Week 15
Date: Dec 18, 2022
Kickoff (ET): 1:00 PM
Venue: Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX
Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Margin: 6 points
TV: CBS
Attendance: 70,541

Before and after

Kansas City Chiefs

Previous: Week 14: W 34–28 at Broncos
Next: Week 16: W 24–10 vs Seahawks

Houston Texans

Previous: Week 14: L 23–27 at Cowboys
Next: Week 16: W 19–14 at Titans

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Chiefs vs Texans Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Chiefs vs Texans Week 15 game?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 30–24 in Week 15 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, on December 18, 2022. See the Chiefs' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Chiefs vs Texans?

The final score was Chiefs 30, Texans 24 in overtime. The Texans led 14–13 at halftime, and the second half went Chiefs 11, Texans 10 before overtime.

What happened in the Chiefs vs Texans game?

Kansas City trailed 14–13 at halftime, regulation ended 24–24, and the Chiefs won it 30–24 in overtime. The Chiefs finished with a 502–219 edge in total offense and averaged 6.6 yards per play. Jerick McKinnon led all players with 8 catches for 70 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 52 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs committed 2 turnovers, the Texans 1.

What was the game-winning score in Chiefs vs Texans?

Jerick McKinnon's 26-yard touchdown run with 5:13 left in the overtime gave the Chiefs a 30–24 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chiefs vs Texans?

Jerick McKinnon led the game with 34.2 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 15, on 8 catches for 70 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 52 rushing yards and a touchdown. Patrick Mahomes was next with 32.7 (QB4).

Who led Chiefs vs Texans in passing, rushing and receiving?

Patrick Mahomes (KC) led all passers with 36 of 41 for 336 yards and 2 touchdowns. Isiah Pacheco (KC) led in rushing with 15 carries for 86 yards. Travis Kelce (KC) led in receiving with 10 catches for 105 yards.

How many fantasy points did Jerick McKinnon score against the Texans?

Jerick McKinnon scored 34.2 points in PPR leagues, 30.2 in half-PPR and 26.2 in standard scoring against the Texans in Week 15 of the 2022 season, on 8 catches for 70 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 52 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Chiefs vs Texans?

Jerick McKinnon outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 34.2 PPR points on 19.8 xFP (+14.4). Chris Moore fell furthest short, with 8.2 points on 13.3 xFP (−5.1). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Chiefs beat the Texans?

The Chiefs beat the Texans 30–24 because they averaged 6.6 yards per play to 3.8 and outgained them 502–219. Jerick McKinnon's 26-yard touchdown run put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Chiefs vs Texans record?

The Chiefs lead the all-time series 11–6 across 17 meetings since 2003, including a 3–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Chiefs and Texans last play before this game?

Before Week 15 of 2022, they last met in the 2020 season on September 10, 2020, when the Chiefs beat the Texans 34–20.

Have the Chiefs and Texans met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2024 playoffs. The Chiefs are 3–0 against the Texans in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Chiefs vs Texans?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chiefs −14.5, making the Kansas City Chiefs 14.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 48.5. That implied about 31.5 points for the Chiefs and 17.0 for the Texans.

Did Chiefs vs Texans go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 48.5, and the teams combined for 54 points, 5.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Chiefs vs Texans?

The Texans covered as 14.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Chiefs −14.5. The final margin was 6 points.