In a thrilling matchup on Sunday Night Football, the Kansas City Chiefs secured a narrow 22-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The game marked another close contest for the Chiefs, who have consistently been in one-score games this season. The team’s season highlights include crucial plays in earlier weeks, such as a narrow call in Week 1 with Isaiah Likely and a game-winning kick from Harrison Butker in Week 2. This time, it was the Chiefs’ defense that shone, making two critical fourth-down stops in the final minutes to seal the win.
Patrick Mahomes contributed significantly with two touchdown passes, while the Chiefs’ rushing attack totaled 128 yards, despite missing lead running back Isiah Pacheco due to a broken leg that will keep him sidelined for six to eight weeks. Rashee Rice emerged as a standout receiver, catching 12 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown, helping the Chiefs improve to 3-0 for the season.
The Falcons, now with a 1-2 record, had a decent performance from quarterback Kirk Cousins, who completed 20 of 29 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown. Looking ahead, Atlanta will face New Orleans next week, while Kansas City prepares to travel to Los Angeles to take on the Chargers.