Chiefs Break Winning Drought with Strong Performance

In a much-needed turnaround, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs earned their first win of the season by defeating the New York Giants 22–9 on Saturday. This victory marks a significant comeback for the Chiefs, who started the season 0-2, a predicament they haven't faced since 2014.

Mahomes and Thornton Shine in Second Half

After a sluggish first half, Mahomes found his rhythm, finishing the game with 224 passing yards and one touchdown on 22-of-37 attempts. The quarterback connected with Tyquon Thornton for the team’s sole touchdown, showcasing the duo's capability to revive the offense. Meanwhile, Kareem Hunt contributed with a rushing touchdown, pushing Kansas City’s record to 1-2.

Giants Struggle Continue

On the other side, Russell Wilson and the Giants remain winless this season, falling to 0-3. New York's offensive issues persist, leading to increasing frustration among fans who are calling for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, their 2025 first-round pick, to take the helm as the team battles through the season's early challenges.

Game Highlights

The Chiefs opened the scoring with a 54-yard field goal by Harrison Butker, followed by another kick from 48 yards, granting Kansas City a 6-0 lead early in the second quarter. Despite an interception thrown by Wilson that could have set the Giants up for a score, New York managed to respond with a 13-yard touchdown run by Skattebo, although a blocked extra point kept the score within reach at 6-6.

As halftime approached, another interception by Wilson allowed the Chiefs to secure a 9-6 lead with Butker's third field goal before the break. The second half began strongly for Kansas City, highlighted by Mahomes’ touchdown pass to Thornton, which put the Chiefs ahead 16-9 entering the fourth quarter.

New York climbed back with a field goal from Graham Gano, but Kansas City quickly answered on their next possession, with a deep pass to Thornton setting up Hunt’s rushing touchdown, making it 22-9. In a last-ditch effort to score, the Giants reached a first-and-goal, but continued penalties and incomplete passes sealed their fate, allowing the Chiefs to secure the victory.

Next Up

The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up to return home next Sunday, where they will face the Baltimore Ravens in what promises to be another exciting matchup.