Mahomes throws 2 touchdown passes and the Chiefs' defense preserves a 22-17 win over the Falcons
— Patrick Mahomes knows he must get better.
National Football League
FINAL
Kansas City Chiefs
22
Atlanta Falcons
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 22 |
| ATL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/27/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 24-10 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 12:52 22-17
Younghoe Koo 54 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:16 22-14
JuJu Smith-Schuster 13 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker PAT failed)
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Field Goal 9:40 16-14
Harrison Butker 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:06 13-14
Harrison Butker 44 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:43 10-14
Harrison Butker 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:37 7-14
Bijan Robinson 1 Yd Run (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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Touchdown 8:45 7-7
Rashee Rice 13 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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Touchdown 11:07 0-7
Drake London 14 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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KC
3 plays, -13 yards, 0:51 · End of Game
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ATL 0:51
6 plays, 49 yards, 1:35 · Downs
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KC 2:26
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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ATL 4:04
15 plays, 83 yards, 7:18 · Downs
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KC 11:22
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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ATL 12:52
10 plays, 49 yards, 3:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:52 22-17
Younghoe Koo 54 Yd Field Goal
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KC 1:16
11 plays, 80 yards, 6:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:16 22-14
JuJu Smith-Schuster 13 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker PAT failed)
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ATL 7:20
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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KC 9:40
11 plays, 67 yards, 5:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:40 16-14
Harrison Butker 21 Yd Field Goal
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ATL
1 play, -1 yard, 0:06 · End of Half
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KC 0:06
4 plays, 8 yards, 0:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:06 13-14
Harrison Butker 44 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 0:32
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:27 · Interception
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KC 0:59
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:38 · Punt
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ATL 1:37
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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KC 2:43
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:43 10-14
Harrison Butker 53 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 6:37
5 plays, 70 yards, 2:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:37 7-14
Bijan Robinson 1 Yd Run (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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KC 8:45
13 plays, 79 yards, 6:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:45 7-7
Rashee Rice 13 Yd pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker Kick)
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ATL
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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KC 2:46
17 plays, 75 yards, 8:21 · Interception
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ATL 11:07
7 plays, 70 yards, 3:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:07 0-7
Drake London 14 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Younghoe Koo Kick)
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
KC
ATL
22
1st Downs
19
13
Passing 1st downs
11
9
Rushing 1st downs
4
0
1st downs from penalties
4
6-14
3rd down efficiency
2-9
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-3
72
Total Plays
56
345
Total Yards
311
4.8
Yards per Play
5.6
10
Total Drives
10
217
Passing
229
26/39
Comp/Att
20/29
5.6
Yards per pass
7.4
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-1
128
Rushing
82
33
Rushing Attempts
25
3.9
Yards per rush
3.3
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-4
6-61
Penalties
6-44
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
34:57
Possession
25:03
Injuries
Atlanta Falcons
- Divine Deablo Questionable
- Yasir Abdullah Injured Reserve
- Brian Robinson Jr. Questionable
- Samson Ebukam Injured Reserve
- Zachariah Branch Out
Kansas City Chiefs
- Nikko Remigio Questionable
- Rashee Rice Questionable
- Travis Kelce Questionable
- Mansoor Delane Questionable
- Peter Woods Questionable
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