SB Nation Kansas City - Chiefs vs. Texans: What They're Saying About KC's Losshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48935/kc-fave.png2010-10-18T10:06:13-05:00http://kansascity.sbnation.com/rss/stream/15111412010-10-18T10:06:13-05:002010-10-18T10:06:13-05:00Chiefs vs. Texans: Todd Haley, QB Matt Cassel Talk About Final Play
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> lost 35-31 to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> on Sunday.</p>
<p>The Chiefs were down by that score with four seconds remaining and had the ball on the Texans 48-yard line. At that point, all you can do is throw a Hail Mary. Chiefs QB <span>Matt Cassel</span> dropped back to pass and was flushed out of the pocket and sacked on the final play.</p>
<p>Chiefs head coach Todd Haley and QB Matt Cassel talked about that play and what the Chiefs were trying to do at that point.</p>
<p><b>Todd Haley</b></p>
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<p>"I mean you had to get the ball to the end zone or somewhere close. We just gave up too quick under pressure. I don’t know if it was (DE) Antonio (Smith) or who had the pressure over there but we didn’t have a chance. We fought and tried to get out of the guys arms but we had really no chance. We did a heck of a job trying to keep it alive as long as we did."</p>
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<p><b>Matt Cassel</b></p>
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<p>"We were on the 40 yard line so we wanted to take a shot towards the end zone. It really becomes a hail mary at that point and you have to give those receivers time to get down to the end zone. We had a little pressure on the right side so I tried to flush to the right to try and buy those guys the opportunity to get in the end zone. There’s no point in not trying to get the ball in the end zone at that point."</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-chiefs/2010/10/18/1758941/chiefs-vs-texans-todd-haley-qb-matt-casselJoel Thorman2010-10-17T21:58:34-05:002010-10-17T21:58:34-05:00Chiefs vs. Texans: What They're Saying About KC's Loss
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> beat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> at Reliant Stadium on Sunday. Here's what people are saying following the game:</p>
<p><a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/29846/wrap-up-texans-35-chiefs-31">Wrap-up: Texans 35, Chiefs 31 - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN</a><br>What I didn’t like: While the pass defense did well yardage-wise with Matt Cassel throwing for just 201, it allowed for three touchdown passes, two to <span>Dwayne Bowe</span>. The Chiefs were 10-for-17 on third and fourth down, averaged 6 yards a carry and came up just 7 yards short of having two 100-yard running backs.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.kcchiefs.com/media-center/videos/From-the-Podium-Todd-Haley/fe0ed82a-2f69-4453-bf25-1e6985775aa5">VIDEO: Todd Haley press conference</a></p>
<p><a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/29880/haley-sees-growth-even-in-stunning-defeat">Haley sees growth even in stunning defeat - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN</a><br>"What’s critical is to understand is we’re not there yet," Haley said. "We are in still actually in the foundation stage … We’re going to come on the road and we’re going to win these big games and I think it’s going to be sooner rather than later. We’re obviously just not there yet … We have a lot of guys in deep, deep pain and that’s why I’m encouraged."</p>
<p><a href="http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/10/17/texans-storm-back-for-35-31-victory-over-kansas-city-chiefs/">Chiefs vs. Texans: Matt Schaub Leads Another Remarkable Comeback -- NFL FanHouse</a><br>Texans running back <span>Arian Foster</span> has made a lot of headlines this season, and led the NFL in rushing entering the game, but teammate <span>Derrick Ward</span> has been effective, too. His 38-yard touchdown in the third quarter pulled the Texans to within seven, 21-14. It was his third touchdown in 15 carries this season. The 38-yarder was his longest of the season and he never before in his NFL career had scored a touchdown in three consecutive games.</p>
<p><a href="http://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-chiefs/2010/10/14/1750985/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-qb-matt-cassel-vs-texans-pass-defense">Fantasy Football: Matt Cassel, Dwayne Bowe Have Big Days - SB Nation Kansas City</a><br>The Kansas City Chiefs had a huge fantasy football day against the Houston Texans. Unfortunately, it came in a loss. Here are the fantasy highlights from the Chiefs:</p>
<p><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/10/17/week6.snaps/index.html#ixzz12fAGgbzd">That old Patriot magic, another QB quandary in Philly, more Snaps - Don Banks - SI.com</a><br>You can have the rest of the field, I'll take <span>Thomas Jones</span> and Jamaal Charles as the NFL's best two-back combination this season. The Chiefs tandem produced 193 yards rushing at Houston, with Jones gaining an even 100 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, and Charles adding 93 yards on 16 attempts. Overall, Kansas City gouged the Texans for the aforementioned 228 yards rushing, gaining an average of six yards a pop on 38 carries. Jones (338 yards) and Charles (418) have already combined for 756 yards rushing through five games, and they're not wearing down -- they're getting better.</p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-chiefs/2010/10/17/1758283/chiefs-vs-texans-kansas-city-houstonJoel Thorman2010-10-17T15:16:10-05:002010-10-17T15:16:10-05:00Texans Drop Chiefs With 4th Quarter Comeback, 35-31
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> took down the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> 35-31 on Sunday.</p>
<p>The Texans drove down the field greatly helped by what appeared to be a phantom pass interference call on Brandon Flowers. Replays showed no visible contact from Flowers.</p>
<p><span>Matt Cassel</span> ended with three TD passes and two of those to <span>Dwayne Bowe</span>.</p>
<p>Texans' <span>Matt Schaub</span> ended with 305 yards and two TDs.</p>
<p>This is a disappointing loss for the Chiefs. They were up by 10 points in the 4th quarter.</p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-chiefs/2010/10/17/1757539/texans-chiefs-matt-cassel-dwayne-boweJoel Thorman2010-10-17T14:37:47-05:002010-10-17T14:37:47-05:00Chiefs vs. Texans: Thomas Jones Gives Chiefs 10-Point Lead In 4th Quarter
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> are clutch.</p>
<p>They hit a couple of difficult 3rd down conversions on their way to a 70-yard touchdown drive.</p>
<p><span>Thomas Jones</span> closed it out with an 11-yard touchdown run.</p>
<p><span>Jamaal Charles</span> had a highlight reel run getting caught on one side of the field and running backwards only to get past the line of scrimmage for an eight yard gain.</p>
<p>The Chiefs lead the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> in the 4th quarter, 31-21.</p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-chiefs/2010/10/17/1757455/chiefs-vs-texans-thomas-jones-Joel Thorman2010-10-17T14:24:48-05:002010-10-17T14:24:48-05:00Texans Punch One In; Chiefs Lead 24-21
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> are back within one score of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a>.</p>
<p>The Texans' <span>Arian Foster</span> punched in a two-yard touchdown run to make it 24-21 in favor of Kansas City.</p>
<p>The drive was 11 plays over 46 yards in 5 minutes 42 seconds.</p>
<p>It's the fourth quarter and the Chiefs are hanging on.</p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-chiefs/2010/10/17/1757436/kansas-city-chiefs-houston-texansJoel Thorman2010-10-17T13:54:54-05:002010-10-17T13:54:54-05:00Chiefs vs. Texans: Matt Cassel Dwayne Bowe Again; KC Leads 21-7
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<p><span>Matt Cassel</span> and <span>Dwayne Bowe</span> are having huge days for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a>.</p>
<p>They just connected for their second score of the day on a 42-yard TD pass to give the Chiefs a 21-7 lead against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a>.</p>
<p>Bowe has 5 catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns.</p>
<p>Cassel has three TDs on the day.</p>
<p>The Chiefs lead 21-7 in the third quarter.</p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-chiefs/2010/10/17/1757379/chiefs-vs-texans-matt-cassel-dwayne-boweJoel Thorman2010-10-17T13:47:52-05:002010-10-17T13:47:52-05:00Chiefs vs. Texans: DeMeco Ryans Out For Game With Achilles Injury
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<p>Uh-oh. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> LB <span>DeMeco Ryans</span> left the game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> in the first half with what's being called an Achilles injury.</p>
<p>He's out for the game.</p>
<p>The Texans had just four active linebackers today. <span>David Nixon</span> comes into the game now.</p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-chiefs/2010/10/17/1757363/chiefs-vs-texans-demeco-ryans-achilles-injuryJoel Thorman2010-10-17T13:28:44-05:002010-10-17T13:28:44-05:00Chiefs vs. Texans: Second Matt Cassel TD Pass Puts KC Up 14-7 At Halftime
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> all of a sudden pass the ball well.</p>
<p>QB <span>Matt Cassel</span> is off to an outstanding start completing 13-of-15 passes for 95 yards and two TDs.</p>
<p>The latest drive went 63 yards in 7 plays that spanned two minutes.</p>
<p>Cassel hit <span>Dwayne Bowe</span> for a TD pass with 13 seconds remaining in the half.</p>
<p>This Chiefs offense is looking very good through the first half in Houston.</p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-chiefs/2010/10/17/1757308/chiefs-vs-texans-matt-cassel-dwayne-boweJoel Thorman