5 Takeaways From Kansas City Chiefs' Win Over Houston Texans In AFC Wild Card Game

5 Takeaways From Kansas City Chiefs' Win Over Houston Texans In AFC Wild Card Game

By Timothy Downs

January 10, 2016

The Kansas City Chiefs absolutely demolished the Houston Texans 30-0 on Saturday. Here are five takeaways from the festivities.

arrow-left — Unfortunately, the Chiefs were dealt a tough blow in this one, as WR Jeremy Maclin suffered a knee injury that appears to be serious enough to keep him out for the remainder of the playoffs. However, Maclin was targeted just four times (three receptions, 29 yards) and Kansas City still won by 30 points. Losing Maclin hurts, but the Chiefs can get through it.

arrow-right — Unfortunately, the Chiefs were dealt a tough blow in this one, as WR Jeremy Maclin suffered a knee injury that appears to be serious enough to keep him out for the remainder of the playoffs. However, Maclin was targeted just four times (three receptions, 29 yards) and Kansas City still won by 30 points. Losing Maclin hurts, but the Chiefs can get through it.

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arrow-left — Brian Hoyer threw four INTs and also lost a fumble in what can only be described as a horrific performance. Hoyer played well at times during the regular season, but it's clear now the Houston Texans need to make a change prior to the 2016 campaign.

arrow-right — Brian Hoyer threw four INTs and also lost a fumble in what can only be described as a horrific performance. Hoyer played well at times during the regular season, but it's clear now the Houston Texans need to make a change prior to the 2016 campaign.

arrow-left — Although he's never won a Super Bowl as a head coach, Andy Reid is still the second-best coach in the NFL playoffs this season. Reid coached circles around Houston's Bill O'Brien all game, stopping any momentum the Texans mustered dead in its tracks. The Chiefs have a huge advantage over most teams they could face going forward, with the obvious exception of New England.

arrow-right — Although he's never won a Super Bowl as a head coach, Andy Reid is still the second-best coach in the NFL playoffs this season. Reid coached circles around Houston's Bill O'Brien all game, stopping any momentum the Texans mustered dead in its tracks. The Chiefs have a huge advantage over most teams they could face going forward, with the obvious exception of New England.

arrow-left — Many NFL specialists were certain Alex Smith would show signs of being intimidated by Houston's stout defense, but it was simply not the case. Smith stepped up in the pocket and took the hits like a grown man when the Texans were able to get to him. Smith is more than a game manager -- he's a game winner and undoubtedly can lead the Chiefs to an appearance in Super Bowl 50.

arrow-right — Many NFL specialists were certain Alex Smith would show signs of being intimidated by Houston's stout defense, but it was simply not the case. Smith stepped up in the pocket and took the hits like a grown man when the Texans were able to get to him. Smith is more than a game manager -- he's a game winner and undoubtedly can lead the Chiefs to an appearance in Super Bowl 50.

arrow-left — Alfred Blue came into this game being expected to fail by the masses. Instead, Blue put forth a solid effort (99 yards over 17 carries, 5.8 YPC). It'll be interesting to see how the Texans handle not only the oft-injured Arian Foster, but also Blue over the offseason.

arrow-right — Alfred Blue came into this game being expected to fail by the masses. Instead, Blue put forth a solid effort (99 yards over 17 carries, 5.8 YPC). It'll be interesting to see how the Texans handle not only the oft-injured Arian Foster, but also Blue over the offseason.

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