Kansas City
Chiefs
3-5
15
FINAL
27
Atlanta
Falcons
3-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 10 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 27-15. This victory not only boosts Atlanta's playoff hopes but also serves as a statement win against a formidable opponent in the Chiefs.
Leading the charge for the Falcons was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 311 yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the chains effectively. Bijan Robinson contributed significantly on the ground with 81 rushing yards, while Drake London was the standout receiver, racking up 80 yards through the air.
Defensively, the Falcons were able to keep the Chiefs in check, with Divine Deablo leading the team with seven total tackles and Clark Phillips III snagging an interception that shifted momentum in favor of Atlanta. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Phillips' interception halted a promising Kansas City drive, allowing the Falcons to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 33 | 24 | 73% | 311 | 1 | 0 | 112.0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 36 | 17 | 47% | 177 | 0 | 1 | 50.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 16 | 81 | 5.1 | 29 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 15 | 79 | 5.3 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 9 | 8 | 0.9 | — | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | WR | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 12 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Woods | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | SAM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da'Shawn Hand | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Barnett | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Devlin | RT | 2 | 2 | 3 | 45 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 5 | 5 | 0 | 48 |

