Here’s what happened in our simulation:
First quarter
C.J. Stroud found his rhythm after narrowly avoiding a three-and-out, utilizing a deep out route to Xavier Hutchison for multiple first downs to push past midfield.
Nico Collins hauled in an 18-yard catch to get the Texans into the red zone, but the nearly-eight-minute drive stalled inside the 10-yard line when the Chiefs’ defense stopped Dalton Schultz a few yards shy of a first down.
Ka’imi Fairbairn then converted a chip-shot field goal.
On the Chiefs’ following drive, Patrick Mahomes was intercepted by Neville Hewitt, putting the Texans deep in Chiefs' territory.