Thomasville
Yellow Jackets
1-1
40
FINAL
46
Kansas City
Chiefs
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Thomasville Yellow Jackets with a final score of 46-40. The victory was crucial for the Chiefs as they aimed to solidify their position early in the season, showcasing their offensive firepower against a formidable opponent.
Patrick Mahomes delivered a standout performance, throwing for an impressive 502 yards and five touchdowns, solidifying his status as one of the league’s elite quarterbacks. Xavier Worthy was his top target, racking up 202 receiving yards, while Jaymir Gibbs led the ground game for the Yellow Jackets with 81 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the Chiefs made pivotal plays that turned the tide of the game, highlighted by Ellis Robinson IV’s three interceptions, which stifled the Yellow Jackets' momentum. R Mason Thomas also contributed significantly with two sacks, pressuring the opposing quarterback at key moments. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Robinson's third interception set up a touchdown that ultimately sealed Kansas City's thrilling victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 39 | 23 | 59% | 502 | 5 | 2 | 121.5 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 318 | 4 | 5 | 104.8 |
| Jaymir Gibbs | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaymir Gibbs | HB | 10 | 81 | 8.1 | 37 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion Miller | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 6 | 202 | 33.7 | 45 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| JAMESON WILLIAMS | WR | 3 | 150 | 50.0 | 41 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 7 | 145 | 20.7 | 17 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 55 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 43 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Benjamin Brahmer | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 15 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jaymir Gibbs | HB | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 23 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Omarion Miller | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Witt Weeks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

