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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Dave Skretta

Chiefs seal overtime win after controversial Colts call backfires

  • The Kansas City Chiefs secured a dramatic 33-30 overtime victory against the Indianapolis Colts , improving their season record to 2-0 while leaving the Colts winless at 0-2.
  • Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker sealed the win with a 40-yard field goal as time expired in the extra period, following an instrumental 22-yard pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes to running back Kenneth Walker III.
  • Indianapolis had an opportunity to push for a winning touchdown after a fumble call on Laquon Treadwell was overturned upon video review, but head coach Shane Steichen opted to kick a field goal on fourth-and-8 to tie the game at 30-30.
  • Patrick Mahomes delivered a stellar performance for Kansas City, finishing with 382 passing yards and three touchdowns, while tight end Travis Kelce contributed nine receptions for 101 yards and a score.
  • Despite Jonathan Taylor scoring two touchdown runs for Indianapolis to help force overtime after a 27-27 tie in regulation, the Colts defense ultimately failed to stop Kansas City's decisive late drive.

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Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs to dramatic overtime win against Colts

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