Mahomes throws 5 TDs, Chiefs hammer Cardinals 44-21
— Kansas City coach Andy Reid looked slightly perplexed during Sunday's postgame press conference when asked why his quarterback Patrick Mahomes is so good in season openers.
National Football League
FINAL
Kansas City Chiefs
44
Arizona Cardinals
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 14 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 44 |
| ARI | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
State Farm Stadium · 63,697 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs New York Jets | W 35-12 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Denver Broncos | L 24-28 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | L 3-20 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 22-6 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Las Vegas Raiders | W 30-27 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:11 44-21
Zach Ertz 6 Yd pass from Kyler Murray (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 7:39 44-15
Isiah Pacheco 3 Yd Run (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Touchdown 12:52 37-15
Marquise Brown 6 Yd pass from Kyler Murray (Kyler Murray Pass to Zach Ertz for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 3:56 37-7
Mecole Hardman 2 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Touchdown 9:55 30-7
Jody Fortson 1 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Field Goal 0:02 23-7
Harrison Butker 54 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:32 20-7
Clyde Edwards-Helaire 4 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Justin Reid PAT failed)
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Touchdown 13:05 14-7
James Conner 2 Yd Run (Matt Prater Kick)
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Touchdown 3:20 14-0
Clyde Edwards-Helaire 3 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Justin Reid Kick)
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Touchdown 9:37 7-0
Travis Kelce 9 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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ARI
8 plays, 24 yards, 1:46 · End of Game
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KC 1:46
5 plays, 18 yards, 3:25 · Punt
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ARI 5:11
6 plays, 48 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:11 44-21
Zach Ertz 6 Yd pass from Kyler Murray (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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KC 7:39
9 plays, 66 yards, 5:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:39 44-15
Isiah Pacheco 3 Yd Run (Harrison Butker Kick)
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ARI 12:52
14 plays, 75 yards, 6:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:52 37-15
Marquise Brown 6 Yd pass from Kyler Murray (Kyler Murray Pass to Zach Ertz for Two-Point Conversion)
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KC 3:56
8 plays, 66 yards, 4:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:56 37-7
Mecole Hardman 2 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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ARI 8:49
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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KC 9:55
4 plays, 75 yards, 2:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:55 30-7
Jody Fortson 1 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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ARI 12:07
5 plays, 0 yards, 2:53 · Punt
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ARI
1 play, -1 yard, 0:02 · End of Half
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KC 0:02
6 plays, 30 yards, 0:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:02 23-7
Harrison Butker 54 Yd Field Goal
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ARI 0:35
4 plays, 8 yards, 0:23 · Downs
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KC 0:58
1 play, 19 yards, 0:07 · Fumble
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ARI 1:05
5 plays, 27 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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KC 3:03
5 plays, 17 yards, 3:00 · Punt
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ARI 6:03
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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KC 7:32
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:32 20-7
Clyde Edwards-Helaire 4 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Justin Reid PAT failed)
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ARI 13:05
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:05 14-7
James Conner 2 Yd Run (Matt Prater Kick)
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KC 3:20
7 plays, 86 yards, 4:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:20 14-0
Clyde Edwards-Helaire 3 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Justin Reid Kick)
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ARI 7:43
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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KC 9:37
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:37 7-0
Travis Kelce 9 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
KC
ARI
33
1st Downs
18
22
Passing 1st downs
12
7
Rushing 1st downs
6
4
1st downs from penalties
0
5-8
3rd down efficiency
3-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
3-4
66
Total Plays
63
488
Total Yards
282
7.4
Yards per Play
4.5
10
Total Drives
11
360
Passing
179
30/39
Comp/Att
24/38
9.2
Yards per pass
4.4
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-26
128
Rushing
103
27
Rushing Attempts
22
4.7
Yards per rush
4.7
6-6
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-3
3-25
Penalties
5-49
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
34:42
Possession
25:18
Injuries
Arizona Cardinals
- Roy Lopez Questionable
- Jayden Williams Out
- Albert Reese IV Out
- Starling Thomas V Out
- Bam Knight Out
Kansas City Chiefs
- Patrick Mahomes Questionable
- Xavier Worthy Questionable
- Jaylon Moore Questionable
- Garrett Nussmeier Out
- Peter Woods Out
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