The Kansas City Chiefs absolutely blew it. After leading the Detroit Lions for most of their Week 1 matchup, the Chiefs shocked the world by playing one of the sloppiest halves of football in recent memory on offense.
Drops plagued Kansas City’s receivers all night, and the inability of the team’s pass-catchers to come down with balls in key situations doomed the Chiefs to a 0-1 start to their season.
Buy Chiefs TicketsThis loss was particularly brutal because Patrick Mahomes played a lights-out game in all four quarters. Without the drops, his performance would have been seriously impressive on paper.
The only bright spot for Kansas City was the play of their defense, which allowed just 14 points against Detroit’s high-octane offense. Nick Bolton stood out as a top performer, but his efforts were for naught in this stunning loss.
Cue the “Super Bowl hangover” talk at the water cooler on Friday.
Take a look at what Twitter had to say about this embarrassing ordeal after the game:
Me: Patrick Mahomes can win throwing to anyone
The Chiefs WRs: pic.twitter.com/Lx4K0YmH3M
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) September 8, 2023
Chiefs wide receiver tonight catch percentage +/- expected:
Valdes-Scantling +34.9%
Ross +25.8%
Waton -1.7%
James -10.3%
Rice -10.6%
Toney -58.9%
Moore -61.3%Woof.
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) September 8, 2023
the commissioner should step in and reverse the result of this game to give the chiefs the win, because there were a few chiefs players who did a good job
— Jon Bois (@jon_bois) September 8, 2023
Chris Jones in the Chiefs locker room after they lost to the Lions pic.twitter.com/Z7gr7eeNrz
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) September 8, 2023
Chiefs making their receivers go to the transfer portal pic.twitter.com/fXUum2Eh0V
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) September 8, 2023
Not even a Chiefs fan but Mahomes was all by himself tonight
— UNDERRATED (@tapezburner) September 8, 2023
Possible bright side to the Chiefs losing.. Travis will be shaving the mustache!
Just kidding, the loss still sucks.
— Kallie Herink (@KallieJo_V) September 8, 2023
The Chiefs should have enough time to order a jugs machine off of Amazon before the next game.
— Tim Rozell (@DocRoze) September 8, 2023
Me watching the Chiefs WRs tonight pic.twitter.com/Dml0FMUufP
— His Dudeness Sir Dudenstein (@SBJohn12) September 8, 2023
Nah bro if I’m the @Chiefs on the phone TONIGHT for a new wide receiver 💀 that was absolutely sad. So many drops #NFL #NFLKickoff
— Leo (@Leoceeno) September 8, 2023
Never betting on a chiefs player again 😤
— avanistanaccount🦆 (@WhoJLo) September 8, 2023
#Chiefs struggled early in Pat’s second year as a starter, when defenses started playing constant 2-high safeties. He figured it out and they made the Super Bowl with a tissue paper O-line.
Adjusting to an inexperienced WR corps isn’t a huge hill to climb. 🤷♂️
— A-A-ron (@ChadAtreides) September 8, 2023
Are the Chiefs wasting Mahomes prime?
— Tom (@takesfromtom) September 8, 2023
Ain’t no way the chief let the @Lions beat ‘em
— DirtyyDanny (@DannyDirtyy) September 8, 2023
The Chiefs lost because I fell asleep didn’t they…. 🤦🏽♂️ unbelievable how I messed that up
— Brent Nelson (@palantirbull1) September 8, 2023
Whoever bet, the lions was going to beat the Chiefs. Today is one lucky person 😂😂😂
— Every Monday Tales From The Crib‼️ (@felixsupreme305) September 8, 2023
The lions beat the chiefs?!! 😂😂😂 amazing start to the season. NFL gonna be wild this year! #DETvsKC
— Shawna (@shawlaw) September 8, 2023
This lions team is going to make noise this season and the Chiefs really missed Travis Kelce and Chris Jones
— Eric Katz #repbx (@Sportsteamnews) September 8, 2023
This is gonna be a weird and wild season, isn’t it? The way this all went down. Also, catching practice for chiefs offense tomorrow 😂💀 #NFL
— Amy Hwang (@AmyHwang03) September 8, 2023
Chiefs HAVE to trade for a receiver this won’t work
— Emerson Beery (@Dynasty_Analyst) September 8, 2023
THIS is more of a reason why the Chiefs lost than the Chris Jones narrative. https://t.co/O3MYrMoaAX
— Schork (@Schorkie22) September 8, 2023
@Chiefs trade for @MikeEvans13_ right now!!! #chiefskingdom
— Justin Ashley (@King_C1air) September 8, 2023
Chiefs WRs had more drops tonight than a Skrillex concert. https://t.co/4UELrGm92X
— IntheBullseye.com (@IntheBullseye) September 8, 2023
Takeaways from tonight’s #Chiefs and #Lions game tonight
Jahmyr Gibbs is legit but isn’t used enough just yetThe Detroit Lions are good at football
The Chiefs defense is, still nothing to joke about
— John ✍🏼 (@qTrustt) September 8, 2023
*The Lions beat the Chiefs in Kansas City first game of the year*
NFL Script writers: pic.twitter.com/yPJbujoRLL
— Colbyyy🧀 (@ColbyyyG_) September 8, 2023
Chiefs in last place 👀
— Mr__Raya ⚡️ (@Mr__Raya) September 8, 2023
Looks like “sad about the Chiefs game” will be this week’s KC metro KU fanbase excuse for not going to the game tomorrow.
— Brocktoon (@_Brocktoon_) September 8, 2023
Kadarius Toney showing up to Chiefs facility tomorrow pic.twitter.com/0ysihyADZc
— DON Q (@TheOddsFather22) September 8, 2023
Chiefs -4 biggest trap I've ever witnessed and everyone fell for it lol
— Topyonbets (@Topyonbets) September 8, 2023
If you ever wanted total confirmation that the Chiefs are a fantasy wasteland outside of Travis Kelce and Pat Mahomes… look no further than this stat line tonight. 11 guys with receptions (and more were targeted). No bell cow RB. We'll see this ALL YEAR #FantasyFootball #FFL pic.twitter.com/ShRpKQnMIq
— David Lynch (@DavidVLynch) September 8, 2023
A lot of growing pains for the chiefs young receivers. 🥴
— Megan (@msxo20) September 8, 2023
The trade Chris Jones for a WR 1 and some picks are going to be very loud the next few days! #chiefskingdom #Chiefs That was way too many drops..
— Anthony Ceceña (@AnthonyCecena) September 8, 2023
If Kadarius Tony catches that deep ball with less than three minutes, left the chief more than likely kick a field goal win that game
— Show (@KCMOSHOW1) September 8, 2023
@Giants fans watching Toney basically blow the game for the @Chiefs pic.twitter.com/ZXwD3YHpop
— MercyRogi 🇵🇷⚾️🇵🇷⚾️ (@JTsMomma2Juan0) September 8, 2023
@Chiefs Chiefs need to get Patrick some better receivers. He deserves the best!
— Michael cannaday (@80Hokie24) September 8, 2023
Jags gotta play the angry chiefs next week >>>>>
— He who must not be named (@Jflexo_) September 8, 2023
Are the Chiefs… not good?
— Alexander Ganias (Him/His) (@ATGanias) September 8, 2023
Im not sure if Detroit is that good or the Chiefs are just not that squad anymore, because how? lol
— K0zmic (@k0zmic_) September 8, 2023
Even though it's only 1 game, the Chiefs WRs looked lackluster and need to add another WR to this room.
Without Kelce, they have no playmakers for Mahomes.
It's Mike Evans or bust. @Chiefs
— SportsBruiserz (@SportsBruiserz) September 8, 2023
#NFL #KCvsDET #Lions #OnePride
Chiefs fans be like pic.twitter.com/39Sptmbo64— PauxPouree (@PauxPouree) September 8, 2023
I'm sad the Chiefs lost the opening game of the NFL season but there's a new Olivia Rodrigo album out in less than 30 minutes so all is well
— instxnt (@instxnt__) September 8, 2023
The chiefs lost? pic.twitter.com/SwirMNYktJ
— Julie 👄 (@JulieeJu_) September 8, 2023
Chiefs Twitter in midseason form with the overreactions. 16 games left for the receivers to learn how not to drop everything and whatnot.
— Johny Barnett (@JohnyBarnett) September 8, 2023
Man, they weren’t kidding. Chiefs losing to the Lions to start off the season was not something I expected https://t.co/EwQLTiaxiw
— Franky Roccia (@franky_roccia20) September 8, 2023
Chiefs fans we’re celebrating stealing Toney from the Giants last year. Be careful what you wish for! pic.twitter.com/PF6dNVVzim
— CousinsCornhole (@CornholeCousins) September 8, 2023
That Chiefs tackle was wildin though them refs gone be watching him next week lol
— Alexander James (@ChristianMyName) September 8, 2023
The idea that Skyy Moore would take a major step up or that Kadarious Toney could be a No. 1 receiver always seemed like a stretch. Now it seems like a complete farce. Chiefs need serious help at wideout. It already is time to see how good Justyn Ross can be.
— Tim Bisel (@timbisel) September 8, 2023
First drop resulted in a pick 6
Second drop was on 3rd down and resulted in a field goal inside the redzone
Third drop was in cruchtime to get the Chiefs in game-winning field goal range
Not only were they bad drops, but they came at BAD times and cost his team the game. https://t.co/VyKHiF7dC1
— Only Da Bears (@OnlyDaBears1) September 8, 2023
Do the Chiefs win a game all year?
— dude. (@dude_365) September 8, 2023
Well if Chiefs get rid of Toney after tonight, that should free up money for Chris Jones right? 🤣🤦🏻♂️
— Coach Caesar Morales (@ceasealeo23) September 8, 2023
Mike Evan’s to the Chiefs tomorrow #ColdTake
— Carl “Sunday Specialist” Freewater (@FreeWater_Whale) September 8, 2023
“Wow,” says Mike Tirico, in his closing remarks. “Lions beat the Chiefs in Kansas City.”
Local news next.
— Will Burchfield (@burchie_kid) September 8, 2023
“How do Chiefs fans feel about Kadarius Toney?” pic.twitter.com/ccam0YIRsW
— Jefe👎🏾 (@projectbaby215) September 8, 2023
Kadarius Toney when he shows up to the Chiefs facility tomorrow morning pic.twitter.com/qlyRHeqXwM
— Andrew (@gmengalaxy) September 8, 2023
Chiefs lost a game in which the defense gave up… 14 points.
— Matt Lane (@Matty_KCSN) September 8, 2023
