Sunday was supposed to be easy for the Kansas City Chiefs. It was anything but.
In fact, they are in danger of serious upset. But because they are the leaders So they survived.
After losing a double-digit lead in the final period The Chiefs then went on to meet the Carolina Panthers for a 30-27 victory.
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Spencer Schrader celebrates with Matt. Ariza of the Kansas City Chiefs after kicking the winning goal to beat the Panthers 30-27 at Bank of America Stadium on Nov. 1, Sept. 24, 2024, in Charlotte. North Carolina (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Kansas City led 20-9 at halftime and still led by 11 at the start of the fourth quarter. But the Panthers chipped away and played solid defense.
With less than two minutes remaining, Shuba Hubbard scored a touchdown to cut the deficit to two. And after the Chiefs made a defensive pass on the two-point conversion. Hubard took another handoff into the end zone to tie the game at 1:46.
But as we have learned many times You don’t want to give your boss any more time. They quickly got into field goal range as Patrick Mahomes scrambled for a 34-yard field goal. Several plays later, Spencer Shrader drilled a 31-yard field goal as time expired.
Noah Gray of the Kansas City Chiefs scores a touchdown against the Panthers. at Bank of America Field on November 1. September 24, 2024 in Charlotte. North Carolina (Matt Kelly/Getty Images)
Panthers rookie tight end was dragged off the field after falling on his head.
The Chiefs may have improved to 10-1, but they’re certainly lucky to be where they are today. two weeks ago They blocked a potential game-winning field goal against the Denver Broncos.
They weren’t playing as sharply anymore. But the reigning champion continues to fulfill his duty.
Mahomes went 27-for-37 with three touchdowns – DeAndre Hopkins catching the third.
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs wears a headband for fans. After defeating the Carolina Panthers on November 1, 24 Nov 2024 (Matt Kelly/Getty Images)
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Kansas City will host the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday – they beat them 27-20 earlier this season after losing both games last year.
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