The Chiefs’ defense, meanwhile, held the Buccaneers to a pair of “three-and-out” possessions amidst Kansas City’s two scoring drives, allowing the Chiefs to tally 14 unanswered points. Tampa Bay refused to go away, however, as quarterback Baker Mayfield led a game-tying, 71-yard scoring drive in the closing seconds of regulation.
Tampa Bay opted for overtime rather than attempting the two-point conversion though, and following a fortuitous coin toss prior to overtime, the Chiefs took possession of the ball and never gave it up.
Kansas City is now 8-0 to begin the year, and dating back to last season, the Chiefs have won a franchise-record 14 consecutive games (including the playoffs). The Chiefs have also now won eight-straight games in which they trailed at some point during the second half, marking an NFL record.
In terms of injuries, Coach Reid mentioned wide receiver Mecole Hardman (shoulder), Mahomes (ankle), defensive end George Karlaftis (hip) and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (knee), but he added that each of those players was able to re-enter the game.
The Chiefs will now need to turn the page quicky with a matchup against the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium this Sunday.