Kansas City Chiefs extended their unbeaten streak to 8-0 with a thrilling 30-24 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kareem Hunt delivered the game-winning blow, bulldozing into the end zone for a two-yard touchdown after a methodical 10-play drive. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes showcased his resilience, throwing for 291 yards and three touchdowns without an interception, despite a lingering ankle injury from last week.
Mahomes kept Kansas City in the game, initially tying the score 17-17 with a clutch seven-yard touchdown to Samaje Perine in the fourth quarter. After a brief medical tent visit due to his injured ankle, Mahomes returned to fire a five-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins, pushing the Chiefs to a 24-17 lead. Tampa Bay quickly countered with Baker Mayfield leading a 71-yard drive, capped by a one-yard touchdown to Ryan Miller, sending the game into overtime at 24-24 after opting for the extra point.
In overtime, Hunt rushed for 106 yards, including the decisive touchdown, crediting his team for wearing down the Bucs’ defense. Travis Kelce, a consistent target, caught two key passes during the final drive and ended the game with 14 receptions for 100 yards. Hopkins, Kansas City’s new addition from Tennessee, contributed with eight catches for 86 yards and two touchdowns, helping maintain the Chiefs’ edge throughout the night.
This game also marked another chapter in the rivalry between Mahomes and Mayfield, whose careers have taken different paths since their high-scoring college duel in 2016. While Kansas City remains on track for a potential third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, Tampa Bay’s loss drops them to 4-5. Despite his injury, Mahomes reassured fans he’d be ready to face Denver next week, promising to “rehab it up” for a quick recovery.
