Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who led Kansas City to touchdowns on each of its first three second-half possessions, completed 17-of-19 passes for 210 yards and three scores following the break.
Mahomes’ first touchdown throw – a 2-yard toss to tailback Kareem Hunt – took place on fourth down and broke a 7-7 tie, providing Kansas City with a lead that it never gave up. It was a sign of things to come for Mahomes, who then found tight end Travis Kelce for an 11-yard score and wide receiver Rashee Rice for an 18-yard touchdown on the Chiefs’ following two possessions.
It was all part of a big game for both Kelce and Rice, who combined for 15 catches and 192 receiving yards on the night, and for Kelce, his third-quarter touchdown grab marked the 83rd regular-season score of his brilliant career, matching Priest Holmes for the most total touchdowns in franchise history.
“He’s like the true Chiefs’ Chief. He’s the guy who’s been here through the whole thing and been with Coach Reid the entire time,” Mahomes said. “He helped set the culture of what it means to play for Coach Reid and play in Kansas City…He’s breaking all the records now.”