The Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch, with kickoff scheduled for 3:25 p.m.
Final score: Chiefs 28, 49ers 18. The 49ers managed to score a late touchdown but failed the two-point conversion. The Chiefs secured their victory with a failed onside kick by San Francisco and kneeled down to improve to 6-0 for the season.
In the last moments of the game, a significant 12-play, 80-yard drive saw Mecole Hardman score an 18-yard touchdown, reminiscent of his performance in the Super Bowl against the 49ers. Earlier in the fourth quarter, Chiefs defensive back Jaden Hicks marked his career-first interception, halting a 49ers drive in the end zone.
Injury updates arose during the game, with Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson questionable to return due to an ankle injury. Patrick Mahomes also made a notable impact, scoring his first rushing touchdown of the season on a fourth and goal play.
During the third quarter, despite a struggle for both quarterbacks, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy capped a drive with a sneak into the end zone, although the extra point attempt was missed. At halftime, Mahomes completed 11 of 17 passes for 108 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while the Chiefs’ running game included two touchdowns from Kareem Hunt.
As the game unfolded, the Chiefs’ defense largely controlled the field aside from a few big plays. In the second quarter, Hunt’s return to the end zone added to the Chiefs’ lead, and an earlier 55-yard field goal from 49ers kicker Anders Carlson marked the game’s first score.
Inactivations for the Chiefs included defensive end Mike Danna and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, while the 49ers were missing several players, including kicker Jake Moody and quarterback Joshua Dobbs.