Chiefs survive OT, Mahomes injury scare to beat Bucs - ESPN

1. Chiefs survive OT, Mahomes injury scare to beat Bucs - ESPN

=# Chiefs Remain Unbeaten After Kareem Hunt’s Overtime Touchdown Secures 8-0 Record Against Buccaneers

**KANSAS CITY, Mo.** – The Kansas City Chiefs extended their undefeated streak to 8-0 with a thrilling 30-24 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on "Monday Night Football" at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs, trailing by seven points in the fourth quarter, rallied to tie the game before clinching the victory with a touchdown on the opening possession of overtime.

After sustaining an ankle injury during a touchdown throw, Patrick Mahomes returned to orchestrate a crucial 15-play drive, consuming over eight minutes. His efforts helped the Chiefs take the lead, though Baker Mayfield answered with a touchdown drive for the Bucs, sending the game into overtime. Kareem Hunt ultimately sealed the Chiefs' win, powering into the end zone for the final score. 

Newly acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins shined, catching eight passes for 86 yards and scoring twice, adding much-needed depth to the Chiefs' offense.

== Chiefs (8-0) Highlights:

- **Quarterback Performance**: Mahomes completed his first 20+ yard pass since Week 4 with a 35-yard throw to Hopkins, though he was sacked four times.

- **Standout Plays**: Hopkins' debut touchdown as a Chief and Hunt’s gritty rushing performance, where he totaled 106 yards, including the game-winner.

- **Summary**: With Mahomes battling through injury and the offense struggling at times, the Chiefs showed resilience in what can only be described as a gritty win.

**Next Game**: vs. Broncos (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)

== Buccaneers (4-5) Highlights:

Despite missing key receivers Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan, the Bucs nearly ended the Chiefs' unbeaten streak. Ryan Miller’s late-game touchdown catch from Mayfield tied the score at 24-24, but their defense couldn't contain Kansas City in overtime.

- **Quarterback Performance**: Mayfield was accurate, completing 23 of 31 passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns, heavily relying on screens and short passes to tight end Cade Otton and running backs.

- **Challenges on Defense**: The Bucs struggled with Chiefs’ third-down conversions, as Hopkins proved difficult to contain. Defensive standouts Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey each had two sacks, but the Bucs blitzed sparingly, allowing Mahomes time in critical moments.

**Next Game**: vs. 49ers (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)