For Pete’s Sake

‘I am amazed with this team.’ Chiefs fans blown away by 51-31 win over Texans

By Pete Grathoff

Updated January 12, 2020 6:05 PM

Here are three words to describe the Chiefs’ 51-31 win over the Houston Texans in Sunday’s AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium:

Wow, wow, wow.

After falling behind 24-0, the Chiefs outscored the Texans 51-7. The game seemed over after a dreadful opening quarter.

The Chiefs advanced to their second straight AFC Championship Game. Fans were thrilled:

I cannot even! GRIT and mental fortitude... well earned VICTORY! #Chiefs @chiefs @MDChiefs congratulations! #️KC pic.twitter.com/e4TpppBbZb
— lori a mallory (@tweetermallory) January 12, 2020

I cried for multiple reasons during the game.

And now I think I’m about to lose my voice.

All worth it.#ChiefsKingdom
— Alex Miller (@AlexMiller____) January 12, 2020

I still don’t know wtf just happened. #Chiefs
— samwell (@samwelloli) January 12, 2020

Craziest football game I've ever watched. #chiefs
— DeadbeatGodfather (@iTownGonzo) January 12, 2020

LETTTSSSS GOOOOOOOOOO TIME TO HOST THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!! OUR HOUSE, OUR TIME!!!! SEE YOU NEXT WEEK TITANS!!! #KCvsHOU #ChiefsKingdom #kcchiefs #ourhouse #grind #legggoooo
— ThePlainCherokee (@PlainCherokee) January 12, 2020

It's not how you start, it's HOW YOU FINISH! NEXT!!! #Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/qHxtzHQV50
— JJ Birden (@jjbirden) January 12, 2020

What. A. Game. ️ #ChiefsKingdom @Chiefs
— Megan Watts (@MeganWatts) January 12, 2020

I just want to say how proud I am of not only the #Chiefs but also #ChiefsKingdom down 24-0 never gave up. Seats still full and voices loud as ever. No quit.
— Shade Piper (@shade_piper) January 12, 2020

How about those Chiefs!! #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/PTi1B7DcW3
— KING NICK ESCO (@escobarnick3511) January 12, 2020

Amazing one step closer to the Superbowl #ChiefsKingdom
— John Hooper Jr (@ICTfireactivity) January 12, 2020

I am amazed with this team!! LETS GOOOOO #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/ecIusZGhx4
— Caitlin McDougald (@cat_diggy) January 12, 2020

The #Chiefs closed out the game on a 51-7 run.

The Chiefs scored 51 points in 2.75 quarters.

Lol. This is fun.
— merry jurphy (@themerryjurphy) January 12, 2020

That was, hands down, the best game of football I've ever had the joy to watch...Never count the @Chiefs out #ChiefsKingdom
— Oliver A Owen (@Oliverao93) January 12, 2020

AFC Championship's at home baby! #ChiefsKingdom #WeGotThis ️ pic.twitter.com/q1QfxRe2Xr
— Maggie M (@maggiernbsn) January 12, 2020

What. A. Comeback! #ChiefsKingdom
— Karsten Balliet (@BigKAllDay09) January 12, 2020

This story was originally published January 12, 2020 at 5:56 PM.

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