In two meetings at Arrowhead Stadium last season, the Chiefs and the Houston Texans lit up the scoreboard, combining for 137 points in the two matchups in contest filled “Be Where Your Feet Are” In the words of Patrick Mahomes’ college baseball coach, Tim Tadlock, now more than ever is the perfect time to focus and “be where your feet …
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans meet for the sixth time in six seasons on Thursday, and that familiarity creates an intriguing matchup for the NFL’s season opener. The Texans own two wins in the series, including a 31-24 victory at Arrowhead Stadium last October. But the Chiefs own the two most critical victories, a 30-0 shutout in …
Matchups To Watch Chiefs Offense vs. 49ers Defense Dominant offense faces off against a very formidable defense. The Chiefs offense, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has the speedy playmakers to destroy even the best-made defensive plans. The 49ers defense is littered with first-round picks on the defensive line that generates constant pressure on opposing quarterbacks and forces mistakes. This battle …
Offensive Breakdown The 49ers offense revolves around head coach Kyle Shanahan’s zone run-blocking scheme, using a steady dose of runs to open up the play-action and RPO game. The majority of the runs are outside the tackles on stretch runs, outside zone, toss plays and sweeps. The running backs can stretch plays laterally to open up a hole to squeeze …
Defensive Breakdown The 49ers run an aggressive 4-3 defense that primarily plays cover 3, man free and limited amounts of cover 2. They rely on their front four to get pressure, rarely sending blitzes, although obvious passing downs will occasionally see a fifth rusher, usually in key moments in the game. The front four is filled with former first-round picks …
The Chiefs face another failure foe in Sunday’s AFC Championship game, and it’s another opportunity to vanquish a playoff team that beat them during the regular season. Tennessee topped Kansas City 35-32 at Nashville in Week 10, but the Titans’ dominance of the Chiefs goes back much further. The Titans have won four-straight games in the series with three of …
The Tennessee Titans escaped with a 35-32 win over the Chiefs in Week 10 but they didn’t slow down the Kansas City offense. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, in his first game back from a dislocated right kneecap, completing 36-of-50 passing for 446 yards and three scores. Much attention focuses on the Chiefs defense stopping Titans running back Derrick Henry, but the …
The Tennessee Titans leaned heavily on their running game through their first two playoff wins, piling up 418 yards rushing. Their ground attack starts with an offensive line able to keep defenders away from star running back Derrick Henry long enough for him to build up momentum. Every part of the Titans offense revolves around Henry, and don’t expect anything …
Offensive Breakdown The Texans offense centers around star quarterback, Deshaun Watson. His mobility helps him extend plays and pick up yardage when everything around him breaks down. His accuracy allows him to pick apart a defense as well. Watson’s most important traits, however, are his leadership and ability to find another gear with the game on the line. If the …
The Houston Texans bring one of the league’s lowest-ranked defenses into Arrowhead Stadium to face the Chiefs, but that doesn’t tell the whole story about Sunday’s playoff showdown. The Texans ranked 28th in the league in allowing 388.3 yards per game, but allowed just 24.1 points per contest, ranking 19th in the league. But before the Texans lost defensive end …
