Kansas City Chiefs Maintain Perfect Season with Overtime Win Against Buccaneers
The Chiefs secured a 30-24 victory over the Buccaneers, aided by Patrick Mahomes' strong performance, despite a late scare with an ankle injury.
The GuardianPatrick Mahomes survives injury scare to lead unbeaten Chiefs to OT win over Bucs
Associated PressMahomes throws 3 TD passes, Hunt scores TD in overtime as Chiefs beat Buccaneers 30-24
FOX NewsChiefs score game-winning touchdown in overtime to beat Buccaneers, remain undefeated
USA TODAYPatrick Mahomes has injury scare on 'MNF,' returns to throw TD in Chiefs vs. Bucs game
Associated PressChiefs' Patrick Mahomes says he's sore but OK after hurting ankle in win over Bucs
Overview
The Kansas City Chiefs staved off a late challenge from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning 30-24 in overtime. Patrick Mahomes, despite sustaining an ankle injury, passed for 291 yards and three touchdowns. Baker Mayfield led a final-minute touchdown drive for the Buccaneers, but they chose to kick for overtime instead of going for a two-point conversion. In overtime, Mahomes capitalized on Kansas City's coin toss win by directing a six-play scoring drive, concluding with Kareem Hunt's touchdown run. With this victory, the Chiefs improved to 8-0, marking their 14th straight win, while the Buccaneers fell to 4-5.
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