NFL – For this first day of the Divisional Round, the Kansas City Chiefs, 23-14 at home against the Houston Texans, and the Washington Commanders, 45-31 against the Detroit Lions, won in 2 competitive games.
Following the matches of Wild Card Roundwhich saw the Rams win against the Vikings on Monday, place in the 2nd round of playoffs NFL this season. It is at this level that the 2 conference champions begin, who have the honor of receiving and opening hostilities. Double reigning champions, the Chiefs de Kansas City launched the debates on their lawn. They received the Texans de Houstoncarried by their defense against the Chargers. And she had her work cut out for her to contain Patrick Mahomes and his troop, Travis Kelce in mind.
Less dominant but lethal Chiefs
If the start of the match is fairly balanced between the 2 teams, the Chiefs gradually take control of the game thanks to a touchdown of Kareem Hunt. The locals then lead 13-6 at the break. The score could have been closer if the kicker texan, Kai’ri Fairbairnhad not completely missed a field goal. And giving these “gifts” to the champions can prove painful afterwards. But Houston stays in the match and can dream of shaking up Chiefs, not as dominant as usual. Joe Mixonthe running back Texan, makes a 20-yard run through the middle of the Texas defense Chiefs to bring his own back 13-12 after another failure of Kai’ri Fairbairn at the foot.
Everything remains to be done in the last quarter. And it is in this finale that the decision will take shape with the duo Mahomes – Kelce. The first, always quick to make a splash, made an acrobatic throw, jumping while being held by the feet, and the second did his usual work at the reception. Thanks to this touchdownthe companion of Taylor Swift becomes even more legendary with a 9th playoff game over 100 yards, he is the only one at the top in this statistical field. This action definitively closes Houston’s coffin which finally tilts 23-14.
By making too many mistakes, especially with the foot, and with a offensive line not sufficiently protective towards C.J. StroudTHE Texans could not get out of it, despite less sharp hosts than usual. But the talent and experience of the troupeAndy Reid did the rest. And history will record that Patrick Mahomes just won his 16th playoff game, which he has never lost at this level and the Chiefs will play their 7th conference final in a row. But it may be necessary to show more to return to Super Bowl. Answer next week.
The Lion died last night
For the evening’s match, the Detroit Lions1st in the regular season, received the Commanders de Washingtonexciting last week. The hosts were solid throughout the regular season and were logical favorites in their den. The players and the public were not ready to receive lightning at home.
-If the start of the match is timid on both sides, the powder and the spectacle will speak with teams responding blows for blows, doing a cross-hunting on the scoreboard. And in this game, these are the Commanders of Jayden Daniels who are most successful. Attack and defense make the martyr suffer from their counterparts. The 2nd quarter is a real butchery with a score of 28-14 over the 15 minutes of play for the visitors! Actions are going in all directions. On the ground, in the air, in power, in speed, everything is there to keep the spectators in suspense. The visitors thought they had done the hard part with an interception followed by a touchdown of Quan Martin. But the Lions respond immediately to restart. Alas, insufficient for them because the Commanders arrived at the break with a 10-point lead to lead 31-21.
THE Lions are outdated and Jared Goff cannot find a solution to reverse the trend in the face of quarterback rookie not impressed. If Detroit believes he returns to the game with a touchdown Jahmyr Gibbsthe local defense, certainly missing a few elements, is too porous against teammates from Jayden Danielscomfortable in Michigan. The host defense is taking on water from all sides and can no longer contain the offensive force of the Commanderswell established in control of the match and on the way to continue their story. The defeat, 45-31Lions risks giving them headaches for next season.
Washington returns to a conference final for the first time since January 1992, the year of its last title. Their next opponent will have to be wary of this team capable of exploding a defense, however imperial in the regular season. This night will take place the last 2 meetings of the Divisional Round: THE Philadelphia Eagles against the Los Angeles Rams and displays it between Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens which smells of powder.
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