KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- In a game featuring two of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL in Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes, it was the Houston Texans' running game that stole the show in their 31-24 victory over the Chiefs.
Led by running back Carlos Hyde, who spent the offseason and training camp with the Chiefs, the Texans’ offense ran for 192 yards and three touchdowns on 41 carries. By running the ball well, Houston was able to keep the dangerous Chiefs offense off the field, winning the battle for time of possession, 39:15-20:12, following a similar blueprint the Colts used a week ago when they handed Kansas City their first loss of the season.