Patriots at Chiefs
New England Patriots 35, Kansas City Chiefs 28 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Patriots 35 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Chiefs 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBrodie Croyle 305 yds passingLarry Johnson 66 yds rushingTroy Brown 105 yds receivingBernard Pollard 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 318 · 341Passing yards 268 · 275Rushing yards 50 · 66Completions 19/24 · 18/21Yards per carry 10.0 · 5.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 24d ago
In a thrilling clash in Week 15, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 35-28, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season nears its climax. Each team fought valiantly, but the Patriots managed to hold off a late surge from the Chiefs to secure the victory.
Tom Brady was the star of the show for New England, throwing for four touchdowns and showcasing his veteran poise under pressure. Troy Brown also shined, racking up 105 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. On the other side, Brodie Croyle led the Chiefs with 305 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Patriots made pivotal plays, highlighted by Vincent Wilfork's two sacks that disrupted the Chiefs' rhythm at crucial moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when New England’s defense stifled a potential game-tying drive, allowing the Patriots to escape with the victory. Ellis Hobbs' four total tackles also contributed to a solid defensive performance that kept Kansas City at bay.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Tom BradyQB | 19/24 | 79% | 268 | 4 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Brodie CroyleQB | 18/21 | 86% | 305 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Laurence MaroneyHB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tom BradyQB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Larry JohnsonHB | 12 | 66 | 5.5 | 27 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Eddie KennisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Troy BrownWR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 50 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Chad JacksonWR | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Benjamin WatsonTE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Laurence MaroneyHB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Samie ParkerWR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 83 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Dante HallWR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 19 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Larry JohnsonHB | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 45 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Eddie KennisonWR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 23 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tony GonzalezTE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Donald CaldwellWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Vincent WilforkDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rosevelt ColvinREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Narond AlexanderCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior SeauMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike VrabelLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante SamuelCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Artrell HawkinsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Richard SeymourDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Bernard PollardSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin SappCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrad PageCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristofor GriffinWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty LawCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lenny WallsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Ellis HobbsCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie AndrewsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashad BakerFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Josh MillerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Lawrence TynesK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Stephen GostkowskiK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |