Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
14
FINAL
32
Detroit
Lions
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive victory, the Detroit Lions topped the Kansas City Chiefs 32-14 in Week 3 of the 2027 season. This win solidifies the Lions' position early in the season, showcasing their offensive prowess against a formidable opponent.
LaNorris Sellers was the standout performer for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 322 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team with precision and poise. Jahmyr Gibbs complemented the aerial attack with a solid 82 rushing yards, while Jameson Williams emerged as a key receiving threat, racking up 120 yards and proving difficult for the Chiefs' secondary to contain.
Defensively, the Lions made their mark with Roger McCreary leading the charge, recording seven total tackles and an interception that turned the tide in their favor. The game's pivotal moment came when McCreary picked off a pass in the second quarter, setting up another Detroit touchdown and shifting the momentum firmly in the Lions' favor. Although Kansas City's Jonathon Cooper registered two sacks, it wasn’t enough to disrupt the Lions’ rhythm as they controlled the game from start to finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 37 | 22 | 322 | 3 | 0 | 114.9 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 38 | 22 | 205 | 1 | 1 | 70.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 13 | 82 | 6.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 10 | 50 | 5.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 9 | 120 | 13.3 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 113 | 56.5 | 1 | 98 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger McCreary | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desman Stephens II | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobe King | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 4 | 5 | 2 | 51 |

