The Kansas City Chiefs had an ugly night in Green Bay, resulting in a 27-19 loss to the Packers. Multiple starters for the Chiefs went down with injuries, the same old issues persisted on offense and the defense played its worst game of the season.
K.C. has fallen a full game behind the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins in the AFC standings and could fall behind Jacksonville if the Jaguars win Monday night. Thankfully for the Chiefs, three of their four losses have been to NFC teams, and they still hold tiebreakers over the previously mentioned teams.
Here are the top stories on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Monday, December 4:
Poor officiating takes center stage yet again
Social media had plenty to say about the controversial officiating between the Chiefs and the Packers, particularly on the last drive of the game.
Key starters Drue Tranquille, Donovan Smith go down to injuries
Tranquill was injured on the opening possession of the game, and Smith left with a neck injury.
Bryan Cook carted off the field
Cook left the game in the third quarter with a nasty-looking ankle injury.
Isiah Pacheco was a bright spot
There were a few highlights for the Chiefs in this game, including this powerful run by Pacheco.
Defense hung tough toward the end
The Chiefs’ defense held Green Bay to field goals in the fourth quarter, thanks in part to this big sack by Mike Danna.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos
- The Broncos five-game winning streak was snapped by the Texans with a 22-17 loss.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Despite only racking up two field goals on the day, the Chargers shut out the Patriots 6-0.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Pro Football Focus suggested that the Raiders should seriously consider targeting LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels in the draft.
Around the NFL
- Texans’ rookie wide receiver Tank Dell will head to injured reserve with a fractured fibula.
- Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the 10th straight season.
- Saints’ quarterback Derek Carr left Sunday’s game against the Lions with multiple injuries, including a concussion.
- Steelers’ quarterback Kenny Pickett will miss time with an ankle injury.
- The Eagles had a disappointing showing against the 49ers in a 42-19 loss.
- The Colts got a thrilling 31-28 overtime victory over the Titans.
