Chiefs at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 28, Kansas City Chiefs 23 · The Gauntlet | $CFM
Final Score
Chiefs 23 2 TD · 3 FG · 2 XP
Falcons 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPDak Prescott 281 yds passingJeremiyah Love 66 yds rushingKhalil Shakir 113 yds receivingNehemiah Pritchett 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 336 · 297Passing yards 281 · 196Rushing yards 55 · 101Completions 27/50 · 16/31Yards per carry 2.0 · 4.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 10 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 28-23, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. This victory not only boosts Atlanta’s confidence but also puts them in a strong position as they look to secure a postseason berth.
Offensively, both teams showcased their talents, but it was Atlanta's Drake Maye who shone brightest, throwing for two touchdowns and leading his squad to victory. Dak Prescott of the Chiefs put up impressive numbers with 281 passing yards, while Khalil Shakir was a standout receiver, racking up 113 yards. Jeremiyah Love contributed significantly to the Falcons' ground game, finishing with 66 rushing yards.
Defensively, Nehemiah Pritchett made his presence felt with 10 total tackles, helping to stifle the Chiefs’ offensive momentum. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Falcons' defense held Kansas City to a crucial three-and-out, allowing Atlanta to maintain their lead and seal the win. As the season progresses, this performance will be one Atlanta looks to build upon.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 27/50 | 54% | 281 | 0 | 0 | 70.4 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 16/31 | 52% | 196 | 2 | 0 | 92.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 16 | 34 | 2.1 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 7 | 15 | 2.1 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Dak PrescottQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| James ConnerHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam PrenticeFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cooper KuppWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 50 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 6 | 113 | 18.8 | 22 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Cooper KuppWR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Adam PrenticeFB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 38 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| George PickensWR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Eli StowersTE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Dru PhillipsCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay JrSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius WashingtonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson JrDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HarrisonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody SimonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle LouisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Nehemiah PritchettCB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JonesDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians PrysockFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT TuimoloauREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice KnightWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah StewartLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuireREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin DavisWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 3/3 | 2 | 46 |
| Falcons | |||
| Trey SmackK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Logan CookeP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |