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Ahead of their first offensive play, the Chiefs (2-1) paid
tribute to Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, who died on
Wednesday at age 87. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, a former Super
Bowl MVP like Dawson, lined up his teammates in the "choir
huddle" formation that Dawson used to employ.
Mahomes' 10 teammates aligned in two rows of five facing the
quarterback, who let the play clock expire. Mahomes then jogged
off the field, waving to the fans to cheer, and he didn't return
to action.
The Packers (1-2) also sat out their star quarterback, Aaron
Rodgers.
The star of the night was Kansas City's third-string QB, Shane
Buechele, who completed 11 of 17 passes for 166 yards and two
touchdowns, both to tight end Matt Bushman.
Green Bay's Jordan Love finished 16 of 26 for 148 yards with one
interception.
Texans 17, 49ers 0
Davis Mills threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Chris Moore early
in the third quarter, and Houston rolled to a home win over San
Francisco.
Mills wound up 6 of 10 for 58 yards with the one TD toss and one
interception. Marlon Mack led the Texans (3-0) on the ground
with 10 carries for 55 yards.
Trey Lance connected on 7 of 11 passes for 49 yards for the
49ers (2-1). Brock Purdy added 182 yards on 13-of-20 passing,
though he was picked off once.
--Field Level Media
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