The Chiefs ended their two game-losing streak with a 23-20 comeback victory over the Indianapolis Colts in overtime at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. Harrison Butker booted the game-winner from 27 yards after the Chiefs held the Colts without a first down on the first possession of the extra period. The Chiefs improved to 6-5.
Next: The Chiefs play at the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day. The game kicks off at 3:30 p.m., and will be broadcast on CBS (Channel 5 in Kansas City).
KC STAR OF THE GAME
Rashee Rice came up with a pair of huge receptions in the second half, one for 47 yards that pulled the Chiefs from the shadow of the end zone, and a 19-yarder on fourth-and-3 from the 44 — he tipped it to himself — to keep alive the game-tying drive. Rice had 10 receiving yards at halftime and finished with 147 yards.
REPORT CARD
Passing offense: B
This graded improved from a “D” based on the fourth quarter. Clutch throws from Patrick Mahomes and catches, not only by Rice but Hollywood Brown, Noah Gray and others, paved the way for the comeback victory. The tipped interception thrown by Mahomes on the Chiefs’ second play to set up the Colts short-field touchdown set the game’s tone. The Chiefs chased the game from there until the end of regulation. Stop us if you heard this before: On the Chiefs first trip to the red zone, they were called for a penalty. It happened three times in last week’s loss at the Denver Broncos. This time, right tackle Jawaan Taylor was flagged for a face mask that seemed less like a face mask and more like a hold. Either way, the Chiefs had to settle for a field goal. Mahomes finished with 352 passing yards.
Rushing offense: B
Kareem Hunt delivered his most productive game this season, and logged a rushing touchdown in his fourth straight game. He did lose a fumble in the red zone. But that only cost the Chiefs a few minutes as the defense held and forced a punt. Hunt’s 2-yard touchdown run followed that stop. He finished with 104 yards on 30 carries. The Chiefs had been the only NFL team not to lose a fumble this season until Hunt’s miscue.
Passing defense: C
Play action hurt the Chiefs throughout the game, and the biggest gain, Daniel Jones to Ashton Dulin, went for 48 yards to set up the Colts’ second touchdown. Jones didn’t drop back often, but the Chiefs didn’t get much pressure when he did, and didn’t record a sack. The Chiefs also didn’t force a turnover for the third straight game. In the second half, however, the pass defense excelled and helped the Chiefs close down the Colts offense.
Rushing defense: A
The Chiefs did the job on NFL rushing leader Jonathan Taylor. He had 22 yards on seven carries at the break. He got away for a 27-yard gain in the third quarter. But Taylor finished with 58 yards on 16 attempts, and on his last carry he was dropped for a 2-yard loss by Drue Tranquill. That forced a Colts punt in overtime.
Special teams: B
Harrison Butker has regained his accuracy, booting five field goals, the longest from 48 and the game-winner from 27. The Colts got the better of the Chiefs in the return game. A week after surrendering a 70-yard punt return to the Broncos, the Chiefs gave up a 41 yards on a pair of punts to open the second half.