Chiefs at Lions
Kansas City Chiefs 49, Detroit Lions 35 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Chiefs 49 7 TD · 0 FG · 7 XP
Lions 35 4 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPPatrick Mahomes 326 yds passingKenneth Walker 143 yds rushingXavier Worthy 110 yds receivingMansoor Delane 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 512 · 316Passing yards 326 · 211Rushing yards 186 · 105Completions 16/23 · 11/21Yards per carry 7.8 · 10.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 10d ago
The Kansas City Chiefs secured a decisive 49-35 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 3, showcasing their offensive prowess. With this win, the Chiefs continue to build momentum early in the 2027 season, while the Lions look to regroup after a high-scoring affair.
Patrick Mahomes was the standout performer, throwing for 326 yards and an impressive six touchdowns, effectively carving up the Lions' defense. Kenneth Walker complemented the aerial attack with a stellar 143 rushing yards, while Xavier Worthy added to the offensive fireworks with 110 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Lions on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Chiefs made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Mansoor Delane not only led the team with four total tackles but also recorded an interception that halted a potential Lions comeback. Chris Jones contributed with a sack, further pressuring the Detroit offense when it mattered most, ensuring Kansas City's victory in this high-scoring matchup.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 16/23 | 70% | 326 | 6 | 0 | 151.7 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 11/21 | 52% | 224 | 3 | 1 | 109.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 21 | 143 | 6.8 | 35 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jalen RoyalsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 10 | 105 | 10.5 | 11 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 2 | 110 | 55.0 | 70 | 2 | 91 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Jalen RoyalsWR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 4 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jared WileyTE | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 12 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 12 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 15 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 18 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey BassaWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ale KahoMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu MelifonwuSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||
| Christian IzienSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray HubbardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |
| Lions | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |