KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs eked out a close win over the lowly Houston Texans Sunday, securing the AFC West crown for a seventh consecutive season.
“To win the division is hard to do,” running back Jerick McKinnon said in an exclusive postgame conversation with KSHB 41.
McKinnon’s 26-yard touchdown run in overtime helped KC seal the rollercoaster win.
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“You've got guys who go their whole careers and have never won a division championship,” McKinnon continued.
Fed heavily after a second-quarter fumble by rookie running back Isiah Pacheco, ‘Jet’ McKinnon helped KC take off late.
“I always prepare myself like I'm the starter, so that when I get my numbers called, I'm not caught off guard,” he added.
Over the last three games, McKinnon has accounted for 316 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns.
“It's definitely been a blessing,” the eighth-year veteran continued. “Definitely a blessing because we play on a high-powered offense like this, you know…can't take it for granted.”
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