Deshaun Watson ran in two touchdowns and threw for another as the Houston Texans Mad the Kansas City Chiefs 31-24 in Arrowhead Stadium.
The Texans (4-2) retrieved from falling 17-3 behind in the first quarter to inflict another straight home defeat on the Chiefs (4-2).
Its the very first time that the Chiefs have lost back-to-back house games because 2013 and raises more questions over their below-par defense, which fought to stop the Texans throughout.
Former Chiefs running back Carlos Hyde rushed for 116 yards and one touchdown, although Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill scored two touchdowns on his return from injury, but it had been Texans quarterback Watson who surfaced because he won the struggle with fellow 2017 draft pick Patrick Mahomes.
From the first NFL assembly between the two young quarterbacks, Watson produced an impressive display — despite several bad drops from his receivers — although Mahomes just threw for 41 yards in the second half and appeared mesmerized by an ankle injury .
It looked as the Chiefs could govern because they surged into a 17-3 lead to the first quarter.
Hill, which makes his return from injury, scored the first touchdown as he jumped to claim a pass.
Running Hyde, who was traded in the Chiefs to the Texans before the beginning of the season, then fumbled to the Texans first offensive play to give the ball back into the Chiefs.
Even though the Texans then got on the board with a field goal of their own and managed to hold on the Chiefs, a drive ended off by Damien Williams made it 17-3.
However, the Texans hit back in the next quarter as they held the Chiefs scoreless.
Duke Johnson dived into the corner to cut the lead prior to Mahomes was intercepted in the end zone — his first interception at 292 attempts.
Hyde scored following an 80-yard drive prior to the Texans added things .
Harrison Butker overlooked a field target and, Mahomes fumbled close to his target line after Watson was intercepted on fourth and one with 40 seconds on the clock.
Advantage was taken by the Texans ran in to make it 23-17 at half-time.
The Chiefs regained composure and then hit back with a touchdown out of Hill, who was wide open when Mahomes pass gathered at the end zone.
It looked as though the momentum might be with the side since Charvarius Ward made a dazzling one-handed interception in the end zone.
The Chiefs went three and out on their next possession and then couldnt prevent a 103-yard touchdown push in the Texans that lasted minutes.
Watson ran in the touchdown himself and then arrowed a pass into Hopkins for the conversion.
The deficit couldnt be cut by the Chiefs since they were then able to make a halt because the Texans converted to seal the win and punted back to the Texans.
As they move on the road to face AFC West rivals Denver Broncos the Chiefs are next in action on Thursday Night Football. Then they host the Green Bay Packers in Week Eight.
The Texans travel to face AFC South rivals Indianapolis Colts in Week Seven prior to a home game against the Oakland Raiders in Week Eight.
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