Chiefs at Patriots
Kansas City Chiefs 31, New England Patriots 28 · New World League
Final Score
Chiefs 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Patriots 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPPatrick Mahomes 301 yds passingKenneth Walker 53 yds rushingXavier Worthy 101 yds receivingHarold Landry III 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 343 · 247Passing yards 269 · 179Rushing yards 74 · 68Completions 18/28 · 11/16Yards per carry 3.7 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 19d ago
In a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the New England Patriots 31-28 to advance in the playoffs. With both teams vying for a spot in the next round, the stakes were high, making this contest one for the ages.
Patrick Mahomes showcased his elite playmaking ability, throwing for 301 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Chiefs' offense. Xavier Worthy emerged as his favorite target, racking up 101 receiving yards, while Kenneth Walker contributed effectively on the ground with 53 rushing yards, keeping the Patriots' defense on its toes throughout the game.
Defensively, the Patriots had their moments, with Dee Winters leading the team in tackles and Harold Landry III notching two sacks. However, it was Kansas City’s ability to capitalize on key opportunities that defined the game. The turning point came when Mahomes connected on a crucial touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter, sealing the victory and sending the Chiefs to the next round.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 16/28 | 57% | 301 | 4 | 1 | 119.1 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 11/16 | 69% | 205 | 2 | 2 | 111.4 |
| Other | ||||||
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 15 | 53 | 3.5 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Zamir WhiteHB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 68 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 18 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 28 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| DeMario DouglasWR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 34 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zamir WhiteHB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 38 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 26 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Alohi GilmanFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre'Mont JonesLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius MuasauMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 1/1 | 4 | 52 |
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/2 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |