The Kansas City Chiefs overcame multiple challenges on a rainy Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-24 in overtime to maintain an undefeated 8-0 record. Despite a shaky start and trailing 17-10 after three quarters, the Chiefs rallied in the fourth with a touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Samaje Perine. However, Mahomes briefly alarmed fans when he rolled his left ankle during the play, prompting medical attention before he returned and continued the game. He later threw a second touchdown to DeAndre Hopkins, giving Kansas City a 24-17 lead.
In response, Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield led a last-minute drive, tying the game with a touchdown pass to Ryan Miller, sending the contest to overtime. The Chiefs won the coin toss, and Mahomes led a decisive drive, capped by Kareem Hunt's two-yard touchdown run for the win. Mahomes finished with 291 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Travis Kelce made a significant impact with 14 receptions for 100 yards, with Taylor Swift cheering him on from the stands. The Chiefs next face the Denver Broncos, while the Buccaneers prepare to take on the San Francisco 49ers, hoping to break a three-game losing streak.
