Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs‘ starters played two series, both ending in field goals, and showed off what should be a high-flying attack in the regular season and playoffs — with a behind-the-back pass to boot.
Rookie wideout Xavier Worthy was particularly active, hauling in a touchdown pass from Carson Wentz and finishing the game with 62 receiving yards on three catches and 11 rushing yards on one carry.
Nate Sudfeld got the start at quarterback for the Detroit Lions, who won 24-23, and added 196 passing yards and a touchdown of his own. Lions rookie running back Sione Vaki looked like a weapon in the passing game, too.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Chiefs undrafted rookie linebacker Curtis Jacobs was an elite run defender against the Lions. He recorded three stops in that facet, including two tackles for loss or no gain, on just 13 run-defense snaps. Jacobs also held his own on nine coverage snaps.
BOX SCORE
| Lions | Chiefs | |
| Total points | 24 | 23 |
| Total offensive plays | 74 | 56 |
| Average EPA per play | 0.076 | -0.198 |
| Total net yards | 457 | 256 |
| Avg yards per play | 6.2 | 4.6 |
| Total first downs | 24 | 13 |
| Rushing first downs | 5 | 2 |
| Passing first downs | 19 | 10 |
| Penalty first downs | 0 | 1 |
| Third-down efficiency | 44% | 29% |
| Fourth-down efficiency | 0% | 0% |
| Possessions | 12 | 12 |
| Avg plays per drive | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Avg yards per drive | 35.1 | 19.7 |
| Avg points per drive | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Red-zone possessions | 5 | 2 |
| Red-zone plays | 15 | 6 |
| Red-zone TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Red-zone FGs | 2 | 2 |
| Red-zone scoring efficiency | 60% | 100% |
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