Chiefs Finally Snap the Losing Streak
Entering this matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs were staring down a discouraging start: 0–2, with more questions than answers. Coming off a string of disappointing outings, the pressure was on. The Giants, meanwhile, also hadn’t managed to find traction. On Sunday night, it was the Chiefs who figured some of it out, beating New York 22-9 — a much needed win.
Patrick Mahomes: Imperfect but Poised
Mahomes wasn’t flawless — there were moments, especially early, that hinted this could spiral into another rough one. As he himself admitted, he committed a couple of backward throws, something he doesn't do often.
But he rebounded. He finished with 224 passing yards, one touchdown, and made a difference when it counted: a sharp 33-yard on-the-run strike to Tyquan Thornton in the fourth quarter helped set up the dagger — a 1-yard Kareem Hunt rushing TD.
Defense and discipline (or lack thereof) had been issues in previous games for Kansas City. On this night, while they weren’t perfect, they did enough. They stifled the Giants’ passing threats, especially limiting Malik Nabers, who was held to just 2 catches for 13 yards.
Giants’ Offense Still Searching
New York had their hands full. Russell Wilson, expected to steady the ship, threw two interceptions and managed only 160 yards on 18 of 32 attempts.
They couldn’t convert on third down — just 1 of 10 conversions. Sustained drives were almost nonexistent.
On the bright side for the Giants, rookie Cam Skattebo showed flashes: he had over 120 yards from scrimmage and broke free for a rushing touchdown for the second straight game. When their offense
Key Plays, Key Moments
The Mahomes → Thornton connection in the 4th quarter was a turning point. It shifted momentum and set up the go-ahead score.
On the defensive side, Kansas City’s ability to clamp down on big plays — especially through the air — helped keep New York from mounting serious threats.
Special teams and penalties still lurk as potential issues for KC, but they weren’t blown up in this one.
What It Means and What’s Next
For Kansas City, this win means breathing room — avoiding an 0-3 start for the first time since 2011. That’s significant. A win also provides a boost in confidence. Coach Andy Reid called it “a good win to get, in particular when you haven’t had one.”
New York continues to face mounting pressure. At 0-3, questions around Russell Wilson’s performance aren’t going away. Fans were audible in their dissatisfaction, chanting “We want Dart!” (referring to rookie QB Jaxson Dart) after Wilson’s second interception.
There are some positives (Skattebo, some moments of offense), but without consistency, those positives feel fragile.
The Chiefs needed this win more than maybe anyone knew. Even with some shaky moments, they showed enough grit, enough execution in key situations, and enough composure to close it out. For the Giants, it was another reminder of how thin the margin is in the NFL — and how far they have to go to change momentum.
If I were a Chiefs fan, I’d feel relieved; if I were a Giants supporter, I’d be anxious but hopeful there are young pieces that can grow. Either way, this game moved the narrative. On to next week.
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