Lions at Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs 32, Detroit Lions 31 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Lions 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Chiefs 32 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPPatrick Mahomes 415 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 92 yds rushingJa'Marr Chase 199 yds receivingNick Bolton 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 395 · 464Passing yards 275 · 415Rushing yards 120 · 49Completions 30/42 · 27/41Yards per carry 6.5 · 3.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In an exhilarating season opener, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 32-31, kicking off the 2027 campaign with a thrilling victory. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but it was the Chiefs who managed to hold off a late challenge from Detroit, making key plays when it mattered most.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the charge with an impressive 415 passing yards and four touchdowns, connecting frequently with Ja'Marr Chase, who racked up 199 receiving yards. The Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs was notable on the ground, finishing with 92 rushing yards, but it was Mahomes' aerial assault that ultimately tilted the game in Kansas City's favor.
Defensively, the Chiefs were anchored by Jaden Hicks, who logged nine total tackles, while Nick Bolton contributed significantly with 1.5 sacks. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Chiefs' defense stifled a potential game-winning drive from the Lions, forcing them into a turnover on downs and sealing the victory for Kansas City.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 30/42 | 71% | 275 | 3 | 0 | 112.6 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 27/41 | 66% | 415 | 4 | 0 | 131.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 14 | 92 | 6.6 | 45 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 13 | 47 | 3.6 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Sione VakiHB | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 8 | 72 | 9.0 | 25 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 25 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 6 | 199 | 33.2 | 152 | 2 | 83 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 64 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jared WileyTE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cyrus AllenWR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Xavier RestrepoWR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick AndersenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. WonnumLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ale KahoMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 8 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steve GomezFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Anudike-UzomahREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton GillotteREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric BrownMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Dan JacksonSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike HiltonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 4 | 32 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 1/1 | 3 | 50 |