Overview

• Patrick Mahomes connected with Tyquan Thornton in the second half for Kansas City's first non–field goal score of the game.
• The Chiefs held a 9-6 halftime lead after three Harrison Butker field goals from 54, 48 and 28 yards, with a miss from 40.
• Both offenses struggled before the break, with Kansas City at 125 yards and New York at 114 yards and poor third-down efficiency on both sides.
• Mahomes had two backward passes ruled fumbles in the first half, but the Chiefs recovered each to retain possession.
• New York got a 13-yard touchdown run from rookie Cam Skattebo after losing Tyrone Tracy to a shoulder injury, and a makeshift extra point try was blocked with kicker Graham Gano unavailable.