Detroit
Lions
4-5
43
FINAL
37
Kansas City
Chiefs
0-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 43-37 in Week 11 of the 2027 season. Both teams were vying for a crucial win, but it was the Lions who came out on top, solidifying their playoff aspirations while leaving the Chiefs searching for answers.
Maddux Madsen led the charge for Detroit, throwing for four touchdowns and showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. While Jahmyr Gibbs contributed on the ground with 57 rushing yards, it was the Lions' aerial attack that proved most effective. Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes had a strong game as well, racking up 385 passing yards and keeping the Chiefs competitive throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Chiefs struggled to contain the Lions' offense, but Mansoor Delane managed to make a significant impact with two interceptions. However, the turning point came late in the game when Detroit's offense executed a crucial drive that culminated in a touchdown, effectively sealing the victory. Both teams had their moments, but it was the Lions' ability to capitalize on key opportunities that ultimately determined the outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 51 | 32 | 63% | 385 | 1 | 1 | 84.1 |
| Maddux Madsen | QB | 49 | 25 | 51% | 344 | 4 | 3 | 75.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 15 | 57 | 3.8 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 12 | 20 | 1.7 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Maddux Madsen | QB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 9 | 3 | 0.3 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 14 | 205 | 14.6 | 18 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 101 | 50.5 | 68 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 8 | 79 | 9.9 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Benji Gosnell | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | SAM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bear Alexander | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Pierce | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 3 | 4 | 4 | 52 |
| Jake Bates | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 57 |

