Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs (September 7, 2023)

Game Recap

In a September week 1 collision in Kansas City, the Lions authored a close 21-20 victory against the Chiefs. The Chiefs had the lead at halftime 14-7 but Lions were the better team in the 0. The Lions outscored the Chiefs 14-6 in the second.

The Lions were guided by Jared Goff who connected on 253 passing yards, 1 TD, zero INTs, was 22 of 35 passing. David Montgomery rumbled for 1 touchdown. Josh Reynolds finished with 80 yards receiving.

For the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes connected on 226 passing yards, 2 touchdowns.

The Lions tallied 368 total yards, 19 first downs, 1 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 5 of 15 on third downs. The Chiefs ended up with 316 total yards, 17 first downs, 1 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were 5 of 14 on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat Kansas City ChiefsKAN 21-20
• Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023
• Game Time Kickoff: 8:20PM
• Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 368, Turnovers: 1
• Kansas City Chiefs Stats - Yards: 316, Turnovers: 1
• Game Odds:
• -- Line Point Spread: KAN by 4.5
• -- Over/Under: 53.5

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
DET	7	0	7	7	21
KAN	0	14	3	3	20

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Jared Goff	DET	22-35	253	1	0	33
Patrick Mahomes	KAN	21-39	226	2	1	34

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
David Montgomery	DET	21	74	1	8
Patrick Mahomes	KAN	6	45	0	16
Jahmyr Gibbs	DET	7	42	0	18
Isiah Pacheco	KAN	8	23	0	7
Clyde Edwards-Helaire	KAN	6	22	0	5
Skyy Moore	KAN	1	4	0	4
Jalen Reeves-Maybin	DET	1	3	0	3

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Josh Reynolds	DET	4	80	0	33
Amon-Ra St. Brown	DET	6	71	1	21
Marquez Valdes-Scantling	KAN	2	48	0	34
Justin Watson	KAN	2	45	0	26
Sam LaPorta	DET	5	39	0	14
Isiah Pacheco	KAN	4	31	0	10
Noah Gray	KAN	3	31	0	24
Rashee Rice	KAN	3	29	1	25

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
DET	34	118	1
KAN	23	90	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
DET	22-35	253	1	0	1
KAN	21-39	226	2	1	0

More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs

• Attendance: 73,522
• Weather:
• Time of Game: 3:02 - 3 hours, 02 minutes