The Kansas City Chiefs secured a gritty win against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. The close 27-20 final score wasn’t what some analysts expected in the Sunday afternoon matchup, but Kansas City managed to do enough to earn their fourth victory of the 2023 season.
Patrick Mahomes didn’t throw an interception, Jawaan Taylor wasn’t penalized, and the Chiefs’ defense played sharp football in all four quarters to keep Minnesota’s prolific offense at bay.
Buy Chiefs TicketsFans reacted to the game on Twitter, expressing their glee during Kansas City’s scoring plays, and disgruntlement on the Vikings’ final drive, when a last-second touchdown could have spelled disaster for the Chiefs.
Every game presents a new challenge for teams in the NFL, and Kansas City was certainly up to the task of meeting Minnesota head-on to advance their record to 4-1 during their 2023 championship defense campaign.
Check out how these fans responded to the Chiefs win on Twitter:
Gutted out another road W 😤 pic.twitter.com/haWyElgWoq
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 8, 2023
Respect, always ❤️💜 pic.twitter.com/FWqZ9ICd5G
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 8, 2023
"The refs helped the Chiefs win"
Okay, casual 🙄 pic.twitter.com/ysMdfhQNZB
— Brad Symcox (@BritChiefUK) October 8, 2023
That’s a Chiefs win baby!!!! pic.twitter.com/d7bvBcQ2xu
— ChiefOfTheNorth (@RandyElenberger) October 8, 2023
Kirk couldn’t even get a Hail Mary off. Chiefs win pic.twitter.com/QBzdEGkgTF
— alex (@highlightheaven) October 8, 2023
Mike Danna seals it with a sack! ☝🏼
Chiefs win 27-20.
Video: NFL pic.twitter.com/sPbKTMYFGi
— Sports Radio 810 WHB (@SportsRadio810) October 8, 2023
CHIEFS WIN!!! #ChiefsKingdom #KCvsMIN ❤️💛🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/w2XgbJs8mp
— Union Station KC (@UnionStationKC) October 8, 2023
Idk about y’all’s teams, but Chiefs players fight hard, play through, and win games with high ankle sprains. https://t.co/9IcFGr6cSO
— Lexi (@lexiosborne) October 8, 2023
WHAT A STOP!! CHIEFS WITH THE WIN!! LETS GO! #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/J1rFvyJB2g
— Charlie Hustle (@CharlieHustleCo) October 8, 2023
WHO DID THE CHIEFS WIN AGAINST???!??????? pic.twitter.com/Qz0fkleQtM
— Plushy🇲🇽🗿 (@PlushIsBack) October 8, 2023
With this win, Patrick Mahomes has officially beaten every team in the NFL (besides the Chiefs) pic.twitter.com/wT0PVXhGMO
— Chiefs Core (@ChiefsCore) October 8, 2023
They made us sweat… but Kelce comes in for the Hail Mary to play defense and Mike Danna gets the sack to end the game! Chiefs win 27-20! 5th consecutive game the Chiefs defense allows 2 touchdowns or less! Chiefs are 4-1 and #1 in the AFC standings. #ChiefsKingdom
— Mark the Overseer 👀 (@MarkTheOverseer) October 8, 2023
When a team beats another team the logic is one team needs to be better. When the defending superbowl champions beat a team the logic is “the refs are helping the Chiefs win”. pic.twitter.com/mfsLJ3TPSN
— Brandon “Foots” (@welplookathim) October 8, 2023
CHIEFS WIN!!! CHIEFS WIN!!
Record stands at 4-1 with a short week now as we play the Broncos at @GEHAField on Thursday Night Football! #ChiefsKingdom
— Chiefs Radio Network (@ChiefsRadioNet) October 8, 2023
get mahomes some help. pic.twitter.com/T93djRBX9p
— Stefan😶🌫️ (@ChiefsPlsWin_) October 8, 2023
MIKE DANNA ENDS THE GAME.
CHIEFS WIN 27-20 and move to 4-1.
— The Reid Option (@ReidOptionKC) October 8, 2023
🚨 The NFL announcers for the Chiefs/Vikings game have confirmed Taylor Swift is NOT at the game today. 🚨
— swiftie wins (@swifferwins) October 8, 2023
One thing is very clear. The Vikings are much better than 1-4. They played tough. Great win by the Chiefs!!! ❤️💛#KCvsMIN
— Chrissy Dittmann (@StineyRumDitty) October 8, 2023
Chiefs win then they immediately switch us to see the Broncos lose. pic.twitter.com/XnbRNyGrdT
— Spoopy Floof 👻🦔 (@SpikyFIoof) October 8, 2023
Great win for the Chiefs and even better with a Kelce T down. Great day for the Swifties.
— J(Travis’s Version) (@JackTomo7139) October 8, 2023
Nothing better than going to bed with a Chiefs win! @tkelce pic.twitter.com/doiTr0Rhwp
— Travis Kelce Fan Page (@traviskelce_fan) October 9, 2023
CHIEFS WIN!!! pic.twitter.com/AGcDLuP7WL
— Darth Jager (@DarthHunter) October 9, 2023
Great night for a fire. Huskers win. Chiefs win pic.twitter.com/RwzUfleFT9
— Travis Heasley (@theasley83) October 9, 2023
Perfect fall day for another @Chiefs win! Everyone, get to @ToonsChicago before they run out of room! #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/pgiiuqp9sF
— Chiefs Chicago (@ChiefsChi) October 8, 2023