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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 20
Chiefs Lead Colts 24-20 in Fourth Quarter as Kelce Tops 73 Yards on Sunday Night
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Sep 20

Chiefs Lead Colts 24-20 in Fourth Quarter as Kelce Tops 73 Yards on Sunday Night

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 20

Summary

  • Kansas City entered the fourth quarter ahead 24-20 after a long red-zone drive put the Chiefs in position to land a potentially decisive score.
  • The lead swung on an 8:01 third-quarter touchdown march that included a fourth-and-1 conversion, a 45-yard Patrick Mahomes pass to Tyquan Thornton and a fourth-down scoring throw to Jalen Royals.
  • Travis Kelce fueled the comeback, turning 7 catches into 73 yards and a touchdown to become the game's leading receiver.
  • Indianapolis stayed close by scoring on four of five first-half non-kneeldown drives, but injuries mounted with cornerbacks Charvarius Ward Sr. questionable with a groin issue and Sauce Gardner going down later.

Insights

Can rookie Jalen Royals leverage his crucial fourth-down touchdown into a permanent starting role in Kansas City's explosive offense?
Did Andy Reid's brilliant use of a defensive tackle at running back expose a fatal flaw in Indianapolis' defensive scheme?
How will Sauce Gardner's sudden injury impact the Colts' already struggling defensive communication for the rest of the season?