Chiefs Dominate 49ers 37-7 as Mahomes Shines, San Francisco Stumbles
SANTA CLARA, CA (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs made a statement on Sunday, dismantling the San Francisco 49ers 37-7 in a game that was all but over by halftime. Mahomes carved up the 49ers’ defense, throwing for 397 yards and three touchdowns, leading Kansas City (3-3) to a commanding road victory.
“This was about execution, and Patrick was in control from the first drive,” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said. “We found a rhythm early, and the whole team fed off it.”
The Chiefs’ wideout Xavier Worthy played a pivotal role, catching two of Mahomes’ touchdown passes and racking up 125 yards. His 48-yard score in the second quarter stretched Kansas City’s lead to 17-0 and silenced the home crowd.
Jordan Love struggled to find his footing for San Francisco, managing 233 yards, a late touchdown, and three costly interceptions. The 49ers (5-2) went scoreless through three quarters, with their lone touchdown coming in the fourth when the game was already well out of reach.
“We just couldn’t get things going offensively, and that’s on all of us,” 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan admitted. “Kansas City’s defense brought the heat, and we didn’t respond well enough.”
Kansas City’s pass rush consistently pressured Love, forcing hurried throws that led to turnovers and short fields. Two of Love's interceptions led to Kansas City scores, deepening San Francisco's deficit and quelling any hope of a comeback.
With the loss, the 49ers fall to 5-2 but remain atop the NFC West. They’ll look to bounce back next week, while the Chiefs’ dominant display solidifies their reputation as an AFC contender.
Packers Top Texans 27-8, Control Game Start to Finish at Lambeau
GREEN BAY, WI (AP) — In a showdown of 3GML rivals, GM SD’s Green Bay Packers defended their home turf with authority, defeating GM TH’s Houston Texans 27-8. The Packers (5-2) dominated time of possession and stifled Houston’s offense until the fourth quarter, moving comfortably to a fourth win on the season.
Green Bay leaned on their steady run game, with David Montgomery pacing the offense with 77 rushing yards and a touchdown. Montgomery’s performance not only sealed the game but kept him atop the NFL’s rushing leaderboard. “It’s about being physical and wearing teams down,” Montgomery said. “We’re winning with consistency, and that’s the plan every week.”
Quarterback Drake Maye struggled to find rhythm for Houston (5-2), managing just 184 yards through the air. Maye’s lone touchdown pass came in the fourth quarter, long after the game was out of reach. His lone interception, picked off by Packers cornerback Martin Emerson Jr., halted Houston’s most promising early drive.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur praised his team’s discipline and control. “We wanted to dominate the clock and keep the ball out of Maye’s hands. The guys executed that game plan to perfection,” LaFleur said.
Green Bay’s defense, led by Emerson Jr. and a relentless pass rush, stymied Houston’s offensive hopes, pressuring Maye into hurried decisions and limiting opportunities downfield. The Texans only managed to reach the end zone in the fourth quarter, well after the Packers’ 27-point lead was secured.
With the win, the Packers improve to 5-2, while Houston falls to 5-2, searching for more consistency as they head into the second half of the season.
Kyler Murray's Last-Second Heroics Stun Chargers, Cardinals Win 17-16
GLENDALE, AZ (AP) — Despite controlling the game from the outset, the Los Angeles Chargers were handed a heartbreaking 17-16 loss by the Arizona Cardinals on a last-second scramble by Kyler Murray. Down by six, Murray got the ball with 1:45 left on the clock and led the Cardinals on a nail-biting drive, capping it with a 4th-and-goal touchdown run as time expired.
Without starting quarterback Will Levis, the Chargers (4-2) turned to veteran Jacoby Brissett, who managed the offense well and gave Los Angeles an early lead. Yet, questionable play-calling in the final minutes saw the Chargers repeatedly pass instead of running down the clock, allowing Murray one last opportunity to stage his game-winning drive.
“We had the game in our hands and didn’t finish,” said Chargers head coach Bobby Slowik. “That’s on me, on us as a team. We didn’t close out the way we needed to.”
Brissett, stepping in under center, kept Arizona’s defense off-balance for most of the afternoon but couldn't seal the game late. Los Angeles leaned heavily on the passing game, even in moments when a ground approach might have secured the victory.
The Chargers’ aggressive strategy ultimately allowed Arizona (1-6) the chance to complete their late comeback, with Murray delivering when it counted most. His final drive, punctuated by accurate passing and strategic scrambles, culminated in the game-winning score that left Arizona fans in jubilation.
The loss drops the Chargers to 4-2 as they look to bounce back with Levis potentially returning in Week 8, while the Cardinals take a much-needed victory to energize their struggling season.
