The Kansas City Chiefs opened their season with an impressive victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
The Kansas City Chiefs returned to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 2 Thursday Night Football action, defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24 to improve to 2-0.
After playing poorly on offence and defence to start the game, Kansas City let its AFC West rivals get out in front
10-0.
The quarterback Patrick Mahomes connected with running back Jerick McKinnon for a touchdown throw of nine yards in the second quarter.10-0.
The third quarter was then started with the Chargers racing down the field for another score, increasing their advantage to 17-7.
When Mahomes connected with wide receiver Justin Watson in the end zone two and a half minutes later, the score was 17-14.
At the start of the fourth quarter, Kansas City's defence tied the game with a field goal after holding Los Angeles to two consecutive three-and-outs and giving the Chiefs strong field position.
Despite chargers effortless play, Kansas city lead by 27-17.
Despite chargers effortless play, Kansas city lead by 27-17.