The story was told there. The teams then stood together in a line that stretched from one end zone to the other for a moment of silence before the coin toss. The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans kicked off the 2020 NFL season at Arrowhead Stadium. As for the Chiefs, it’s Patrick Mahomes man. Get a preview of the Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs football game. "I thought that was kind of a neat deal, both sides coming together for a cause. Meanwhile, Mahomes led by example as much as by voice. The former North Dakota State product spent the next four seasons with the AFC West club, collected 147 combined tackles, 4.0 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, 10 quarterback hits, five pass breakups, two interceptions, a forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in 63 games, 32 of which he started. Let's go out there and play by play put it out there.' Sign up for the Texans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Will any players benefit from Andy Dalton at the helm in Dallas? And on special teams, the Chiefs had a punt blocked for a score and fumbled a return that set up another touchdown. They will host Tennessee next Sunday in a rematch from earlier this season after the Titans upset Lamar Jackson and the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night. And, whatever way, we've got to find a way to win.". Hall enjoying the 'fresh air' of playing for the Texans, Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing the Texans' Week 6 AFC South battle with the Titans, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "We just trust whatever Coach Reid is dialing up," said Kelce, who finished with six catches for 50 yards. KANSAS CITY, Mo. The Chiefs already faced a 24-0 hole, bigger than any deficit they had overcome in franchise history. Last year, the Texans traveled to New Orleans in Week 1. The Texans ran the ball more than most clubs in 2019 (11th), handing off on more than 42 percent of their snaps, and have a potent backfield combo in “Johnson & Johnson”, with Duke Johnson sharing carries – and catches – with the new guy. The story was told there. Find our latest NFL injury reports. Owner Arthur Blank decided he had seen enough of what Dimitroff brought to the franchise since his 2008. The Texans had already left the field when the demonstration occurred. "They do an unbelievable job preparing us and scheming up defenses and we just trust what they're doing.". Everything was working," Mahomes said. Coach Dan Quinn was also fired on Sunday afternoon. It was the Chiefs' most recent loss. Running back Melvin Gordon is not traveling with the Denver Broncos and will miss Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. Kansas City will score, but the opportunities to do so may be limited. They tied it moments later when Mahomes threw a short touchdown pass to Kelce, then took the lead when they forced a quick punt and Mahomes found Watkins in the end zone. They remained there until R&B duo Chloe x Halle finished a virtual performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner," then ran onto the field to a chorus of boos from fans. in Arrowhead last October (39:48 TOP) and even in that postseason flop (34:35 TOP). The Chiefs lined up along the goal line about 30 minutes before kickoff and watched Alicia Keyes perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which is often considered the Black national anthem, in a video designed to address racial inequality. Kansas City lost lost 35-32 at Tennessee in Week 10, when Derrick Henry ran for 188 yards and two touchdowns against them. They had another overturned when Watkins caught a 9-yard pass in the second quarter, though he wound up catching a screen pass for a TD two plays later. Best football bets and NFL picks for Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs Week 1, the first game of the 2020 NFL season on Thursday, September 10. Against that backdrop came an NFL opener unlike any other: masks worn by everyone from fans to the coaching staffs; a series of videos raising awareness of social justice initiatives and encouraging the public to vote; and ultimately both teams locking arms in a display of unity prior to the coin toss. Get a recap of the Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs football game. Within six weeks, the term COVID-19 had become a part of everyday life, the disease killing more than 900,000 people around the globe. DE Alex Okafor hurt his hamstring in the third and did not return. View football betting odds, lines, spreads, over/under trends, and player stats to make smart bets. They were loud," said Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who claimed he didn't notice some booing from fans during a pregame moment of unity involving both teams. On the ensuing kickoff, Houston return man DeAndre Carter had the ball pop loose and into the arms of Darwin Thompson, whose recovery set up a second Mahomes-to-Kelce touchdown in a matter of seconds. -- Just about the only thing that looked familiar about the NFL's long-awaited return Thursday night was the sight of Patrick Mahomes effortlessly leading the Kansas City Chiefs up and down the field. But just like that cold January day, the red-hot Chiefs quickly overcame their slow start. They were loud," said Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who claimed he didn't notice some booing from fans during a pregame moment of unity involving both teams. "We had that play ready for a variety of different teams and situations," said the Texans' Justin Reid, who took the snap and was stopped short of the first down. However, the Texans players had discussed staging a protest during both anthems in an attempt to continue to draw attention to the ongoing problems of police brutality against people of color and systemic oppression. To the relief of many, kickoff finally brought 4 hours of normalcy. And now he's making the NFL take notice. But it's only one game . They have won 10 straight dating to last season. The elusive Johnson finished it off by scampering 19 yards to the end zone for a 7-0 lead. "With that, you just rally the troops, lean on the leaders of this team and make plays. Whether it was the national anthems and how those were presented, the singers -- Alicia Keyes was phenomenal -- and then guys joining hands together for a cause. Find more NFL betting trends for Texans vs. Chiefs. Travis Kelce, Sammy Watkins and Tyreek Hill each caught TD passes for the Chiefs. It turned out that protest involved not taking the field for either anthem. However, they have the capability of being competitive and giving the Chiefs fits, if … And he did that.". The road team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings between the Texans and Chiefs. "We just got to continue to do our job, find the rhythm, get guys on the same page and that's pretty much it.". Let's not wait for the fourth quarter. "We just trust whatever Coach Reid is dialing up," said Kelce, who finished with six catches for 50 yards. Edwards-Helaire, their first-round pick, padded the lead in the third quarter. After ripping off an 11-yard gain early in the drive, the pint-sized dynamo out of LSU unleashed a wicked stutter-step before running 27 yards for another score. The Texans play their home opener against the Ravens on Sept. 20. The Texans, who blew a 24-point lead against Kansas City in the the playoffs, struck first when they marched 80 yards for a touchdown. "I thought that was kind of a neat deal, both sides coming together for a cause. The Houston Texans signed inside linebacekr Kyle Emanuel on Tuesday, giving them another body in the middle of their front seven after Pro Bowler Benardrick McKinney was placed on injured reserve pending shoulder surgery. Houston’s offense has plenty of adequate receiving options but will miss Hopkins’ hands when plays break down. Travis Kelce, Sammy Watkins and Tyreek Hill each caught TD passes for the Chiefs. The Jacksonville Jaguars are closing their facility Saturday after a member of the practice squad tested positive for COVID-19. That run includes a come-from-behind 51-31 victory over the Texans in the divisional round of the playoffs. "They're a team that battles all the way until the end. Texans Wire: Do Titans fans feel vindicated that the AFC Title Game appearance wasn't a fluke? Houston will be looking to avenge last year's 51-31 playoff defeat. They also have a better running back in David Johnson. The Texans get another shot at Kansas City, kicking off the 2020 NFL season as 9.5-point NFL betting underdogs on Thursday Night Football in Week 1. Use our NFL parlay calculator to create your own parlays and see their potential payouts.

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