Chiefs Vs Buccaneers
Chiefs Vs Buccaneers: The battle between Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football ended in favor of the latter in overtime on a score of 30-24. This was a heavyweight prizefight with both teams taking big swings all night.
A Quarterback Battle
The most telling data point here was a true gunslinger battle between Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield. Mahomes was brilliant, throwing for 291 yards and 3 touchdowns despite playing on a bum ankle. Filling in for Tom Brady, Mayfield passed for 200 yards and 2 touchdowns, including an equalizing touchdown pass to Ryan Miller in the waning moments of the game, sending it into OT.
Top Performers
- DeAndre Hopkins: The new Chiefs wide receiver was on fire, catching 8 passes for 86 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- Travis Kelce: The Chiefs’ tight end had another big game as he continues to roll in catching 14 passes for 100 yards.
- Kareem Hunt: Hunt led the Chiefs to a big run game rushing for 106 yards and the game winning touchdown in overtime.
Defensive Issues
Defenses had a rough day as the offenses lit up the scoreboard. While neither team got pressure on the quarterbacks and both sides had problems tackling
A Head Scratcher
Another puzzler for that game was Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles kicking the extra point to tie the game instead of trying to win it in regulation after Mayfield’s touchdown pass. But some believed him going for 2 and win the game.
Chiefs Win Streak Continues
And the Chiefs picked up the win to extend their winning streak dating to last season to 14 games. They are only the 6th Super Bowl champ to begin the next year 8-0.
Up Next?
The Buccaneers will look to rebound against the Denver Broncos. It’s the Chiefs versus the Philadelphia Eagles, the Super Bowl winner.
Conclusion
Buccaneers vs Chiefs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Back at it again was a great game that showcased the offense of both teams The Buccaneers battled until the final whistle, losing to the Chiefs. Now both squads are looking to build off that and push for a playoff spot.
