Perhaps the demise of the Chiefs has been a little exaggerated?
There is still much to be determined in the 2025 season, but for at least one night, Kansas City once again looked like a contender, defeating Detroit 27-17 on Sunday Night Football .
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes played one of his best games of the season, finishing the night 22-of-30 for 257 yards with three passing touchdowns, plus 34 yards rushing with a TD.
His first score of the night was his 300th career touchdown pass, with the 6-yard scoring strike going to Xavier Worthy to give Kansas City a 6-3 lead in the first quarter (Harrison Butker missed an extra point).
While the Lions responded with a Jameson Williams touchdown reception, the Chiefs took the lead for good late in the second quarter with Mahomes’ 1-yard t