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Andy Reid Addresses Patrick Mahomes Decision After Texans Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Dec 8, 2025 5:10 PM ET

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have their backs against the wall heading into Week 15 of the NFL season.

The Chiefs are now 6-7 after losing to the Houston Texans on "Sunday Night Football."

Frustration seems to be building in Kansas City after a 20-10 loss to the Texans in what many viewed as a must-win game for the Chiefs.

After the matchup, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke on his decision to keep the offense on the field, trusting his guys on a fourth-down play. Kansas City whiffed on several fourth-down attempts in the matchup, giving the Texans a prime chance to convert in their own territory.

Late in the fourth quarter, the Chiefs decided to keep Mahomes and the offense on the field for a fourth-and-one and one play, which was ultimately a broken-up pass to Rashee Rice.

"I thought it was the right thing to do then," Reid said. "I would probably do the same thing again. When you don't get them, it can be a problem. I thought the risk-reward was right for that time."

Chiefs HC Andy Reid on the fourth-and-1 decision: "I thought it was the right thing to do then... I would probably do the same thing again. When you don't get them, it can be a problem... I thought the risk-reward was right for that time... It slapped me in the face, though."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) December 8, 2025

Patrick Mahomes and the offense struggled with four starting offensive linemen on the sideline.

After Wanya Morris went down with an injury in the first quarter, the Kansas City Chiefs were playing without the following: Jawwan Taylor, Trey Smith, Josh Simmons and Morris.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates with wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) against the Miami Dolphins.© Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Travis Kelce finished the matchup against the Houston Texans with eight yards on one reception, receiving five targets on "Sunday Night Football."

Rashee Rice posted 34 yards on four receptions with eight targets in the game.

Mahomes finished the game against the Texans with 160 yards in the air while completing 14-of-33 pass attempts and throwing interceptions.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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