Lions at Chiefs
Detroit Lions 27, Kansas City Chiefs 9 · NFL Champs Madden 27 Franchise
Final Score
Lions 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Chiefs 9 1 TD · 1 FG · 0 XPJayden Daniels 300 yds passingJarquez Hunter 64 yds rushingChigoziem Okonkwo 112 yds receivingBud Clark 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 419 · 242Passing yards 300 · 176Rushing yards 119 · 66Completions 32/49 · 16/32Yards per carry 4.3 · 3.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a decisive Week 9 matchup, the Detroit Lions toppled the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 27-9, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Lions came into this game looking to make a statement, and they did just that against a formidable opponent.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels led the charge for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 300 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers downfield. Chigoziem Okonkwo was a standout target, racking up 112 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable weapon for Daniels. Meanwhile, Kansas City's Jarquez Hunter struggled to find running room, finishing with just 64 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Lions were effective in limiting the Chiefs' offensive output, with Will Anderson Jr. contributing a key sack that disrupted Kansas City’s rhythm. The game’s turning point came in the second half when the Lions' defense stifled a drive that could have shifted the momentum, allowing Detroit to maintain control and ultimately secure the win. Bud Clark of the Chiefs recorded a strong performance with nine total tackles and an interception, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide for his team.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 32/49 | 65% | 300 | 3 | 1 | 93.9 |
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 16/32 | 50% | 176 | 1 | 0 | 77.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 14 | 50 | 3.6 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dameon PierceHB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Elic AyomanorWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Isaac GuerendoHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Jarquez HunterHB | 15 | 64 | 4.3 | 40 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Gio DuvalTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matthew StaffordQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max NorthcuttHB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 34 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 8 | 55 | 6.9 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Elic AyomanorWR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Tyler HigbeeTE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jared BuschWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Brock BowersTE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 19 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Gio DuvalTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jarquez HunterHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Chamarri ConnerFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody BartonMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye BuchananWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT OvertonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Israel MukuamuFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | |||||
| Bud ClarkFS | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben JohnsonCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade OluokunMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David BaileyREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr.DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon JrWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron CrawfordREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 2/2 | 3 | 46 |
| Chiefs | |||
| Brayden NarvesonK | 1/1 | 0 | 41 |