Texans MUST run the ball against Chiefs… In KC’s 4 losses this year, opposing teams averaged 179 yards RUSHING

I know we hate when O'Brien forces the run when it's seemingly not working (i.e. Hyde in first half vs Bills), but I think our only shot at winning on Sunday is with a heavy ground game. Maybe not groundbreaking news, but it was pretty staggering looking back at the Chief's 4 losses, they gave up monster performances to opposing RBs both on the ground and short dump offs in the air. Obviously controlling the clock and keeping Mahomes/Hill/Kelce off the field is the recipe for success. Not many teams will beat the Chiefs in a shootout.

Hyde 20+ carries with 3-5 dump offs/screens to Duke Johnson, combined with efficient play from Watson = Texans best chance at a Win.

Obviously none of this means anything if our defense/secondary gets destroyed, which I think is my #1 fear above all else for this game.

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• KC lost 19-13 to Colts
  • Marlon Mack had 29 carries for 132 yards = 4.6 avg
  • Hines was their leading receiver out of the backfield with 4 catches, 46 yards
  • Time of Possession: Colts 37:15 to Chiefs 22:45
• KC lost 31-24 to Texans
  • Hyde had 26 carries for 116 yards = 4.5 avg
  • Watson had 10 carries for 42 yards = 4.2 avg
  • Time of Possession: Texans 39:48 to Chiefs 20:12
• *KC lost 31-24 to Packers (*no Mahomes but still worth pointing out opposing RB performance)
  • Aaron Jones had 13 carries for 67 yards = 5.2 avg
  • Aaron Jones killed them out of the backfield with 7 catches, 159 yards
• KC lost 35-32 to Titans
  • Henry had 23 carries, 188 yards = 9.5 avg!
  • Time of Possession oddly enough: Titans 22:08 to Chiefs 37:52