The Chiefs aren’t out of it quite yet.
Down 20-9 late in the third quarter, the Chiefs scored 11 in the fourth period before getting a game-winning 27-yard field goal from Harrison Butker in overtime to beat the Colts 23-20.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes made several key plays late to bring the team back from the brink to win. Down by three late in the fourth quarter, Mahomes connected with Rashee Rice on fourth-and-3 to keep the drive alive with a 19-yard gain. While Kansas City got down to the Indianapolis 2-yard line, the club couldn’t punch it in at the end of regulation, settling for a 25-yard field goal from Butker.
While the Colts took the ball in overtime, Jonathan Taylor was stuffed on third-and-1 for a 2-yard loss, forcing a three-and-out. The Chiefs’ defense forced three-and-outs on each of Indianapolis’ last four possessions starting at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
That gave Kansas City the opportunity to go down the field and win. Mahomes made another outstanding play, hitting a deep shot to Xavier Worthy on third-and-7 for a 31-yard gain, putting the club in Indianapolis territory. Then a 21-yard pass from Mahomes to Rice effectively put things in place for a Chiefs win.
After getting to the 9-yard line, Kansas City didn’t mess with anything else, sending Butker out to end it and cap a 12-play, 81-yard drive.
Rice ended the day with eight catches for 141 yards. He was battling a hamstring issue late in the contest, but was able to get back on the field for the critical 21-yard gain.
Mahomes finished 29-of-46 for 352 yards with an interception — a tipped pass that led to Daniel Jones’ first touchdown to Michael Pittman. Kareem Hunt ended the day with 104 yards on 30 carries with a TD.
On the other side, Taylor was held to just 58 yards on 16 carries with no touchdowns. He had two catches for 8 yards.
Jones was 19-of-31 for 181 yards with two touchdowns.
With the win, the Chiefs gained a key conference victory and ended a two-game losing streak. Though the Chiefs are still on the outside looking in when it comes to the postseason picture, the club at 6-5 still has some life. Kansas City will be in Dallas for a Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Cowboys in Week 13.
At 8-3, the Colts are still in first place in the AFC South. They will host the division-rival Texans in Week 13.
The Chiefs are trying to make a comeback.
After fumbling deep in Indianapolis territory on Kansas City’s previous possession, running back Kareem Hunt put the ball in the box for a 2-yard touchdown.
With a successful two-point conversion, the Chiefs trail the Colts 20-17 with 8:37 left in the fourth quarter.
Nothing has come easy for the Chiefs’ offense against the Colts’ defense, coordinated by Lou Anarumo. But Kansas City has been able to drive down the field for much of the game, racking up 25 first downs.
Hunt’s 2-yard run was the first touchdown of the day for Kansas City.
Hunt has 70 yards on 17 carries so far on Sunday, along with three catches for 26 yards.
Scoring hasn’t been easy for the Chiefs on Sunday and things aren’t going to get any easier with a key injury along the offensive line.
The Chiefs have ruled out right guard Trey Smith with an ankle injury.
Mike Caliendo has come in to replace Smith.
A Pro Bowler at right guard last season, Smith has been a critical piece along the offensive line for several years.
While Xavier Worthy appeared to have aggravated the ankle injury he’s been dealing with, he has stayed in the game.
The Colts have gotten off to a solid start in the second half, forcing a quick punt by the Chiefs before putting up a field goal to make the lead 17-9.
Through two quarters, the Chiefs have had to settle for field goals while the Colts have scored a pair of touchdowns and Indianapolis leads 14-9.
Kansas City leads in first downs, yards, and time of possession. But the club has not been able to cash in on its opportunities deep in Indianapolis territory.
The Colts took an early 7-0 lead after Laiatu Latu tipped and picked off a Mahomes pass on Kansas City’s second play from scrimmage. The Colts took advantage of that opportunity, with Michael Pittman catching a 6-yard touchdown from Daniel Jones for a 7-0 lead.
The Chiefs looked like they would tie the game in response, but Travis Kelce’s 4-yard rushing touchdown was wiped off the board with a facemask penalty called on Jawaan Taylor. After that, Harrison Butker hit a 28-yard field goal to make the score 7-3.
Drew Ogletree caught his first pass of the season for a 4-yard touchdown, giving the Colts a 14-3 advantage.
The Chiefs had two more opportunities in Indianapolis territory but had to settle for a 48-yard field goal by Butker with 2:19 left in the second quarter and a 22-yard field goal with just seven seconds in the half.
Mahomes was 14-of-21 for 117 yards with a pick in the first half. Kelce had three catches for 35 yards.
On the other side, Jones is 10-of-12 for 94 yards with two TDs. Jonathan Taylor was held to 22 yards on seven carries.
The Chiefs will have another chance to open the third quarter, as they’ll receive the second-half kickoff.
So far, the Colts are rolling against the Chiefs.
Daniel Jones tossed his second touchdown pass of the day to give Indianapolis a 14-3 lead over Kansas City with 10:31 left in the second quarter.
had converted third-and-1 with a QB keeper to move the chains. Then he converted another third-and-1 with a short pass on the left side to Ashton Dulin that the receiver took all the way down to Kansas City’s 5-yard line.
A play later, Jones connected with tight end Drew Ogletree in the back of the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown.
While the Chiefs got on the board with a field goal to cap their second drive, they should have scored a touchdown. Right tackle Jawaan Taylor was flagged for a facemask penalty that took tight end Travis Kelce’s direct snap, 4-yard rushing TD off the board. While Taylor’s penalty was a questionable call, Taylor’s hands were too high for proper technique.
The Chiefs eventually had to settle for a 28-yard field goal by Harrison Butker for their first three points of the game.
