Bolton led a Kansas City defense that bounced back from allowing a Falcons’ touchdown drive on Atlanta’s opening series to surrender only 10 points the rest of the way. Notably, Kansas City held Falcons’ running Bijan Robinson – one of the top young tailbacks in the NFL – to just 31 yards on 16 attempts throughout the game.
The Chiefs quickly matched the Falcons’ opening touchdown, too, when quarterback Patrick Mahomes found wide receiver Rashee Rice for a 13-yard score midway through the second quarter.
It was part of a big night for Rice, who caught a career-most 12 passes for 110 yards and a score. Additionally, two of those catches – including his touchdown – moved the chains on third down.
“He’s a guy who’s going to make plays happen. When [defenses] are putting all of that attention on [tight end Travis Kelce], he’s making stuff happen underneath,” Mahomes said. “He’s a legitimate No. 1 receiver…I’m super proud of what he’s done already, but I think he [still] has another level he can unlock.”