The Kansas City Chiefs defense got off to a fast start against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5 after recovering a fumble on the first play from scrimmage on Sunday.
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The remarkable recovery set the tone for Kansas City, and with nearly 60 minutes of game time left, the Chiefs are officially in full control of the matchup after forcing the early turnover.
Vikings tight end Josh Oliver fumbled the ball after securing a catch in the flat and turning upfield for extra yards. Safety Justin Reid and linebacker Willie Gay Jr. were credited for forcing the ball free, and Kansas City wasted no time moving the ball on offense when Patrick Mahomes took the field on the ensuing drive.
Watch for the Chiefs to capitalize on every mistake Minnesota makes in this matchup, and for Kansas City to play with an extra edge after being spotted an early advantage on the road.
