The Texans cut the Chiefs’ lead to 13-12 on a Joe Mixon touchdown run, missing an extra point

The Texans pretty much dominated today’s game in Kansas City. But Houston still trailed thanks to two missed kicks.

Texans running back Joe Mixon scored a touchdown in the third quarter to make it 13-12 Chiefs, but Houston’s Kaimi Fairbairn missed the extra point wide. Fairbairn also missed a wide field goal in the same direction, on a day when the wind seemed to affect his kicks.

The Texans have outplayed the Chiefs in many ways today, currently outgaining them 275 yards to 123 yards. But special teams was big for Kansas City, including a long punt return on the opener as well as those missed kicks.

The Chiefs need Patrick Mahomes to get something going on offense. And the Texans need Fairbairn to make their kicks.