Kansas City, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs put a decisive stamp on Sunday’s matchup, defeating the New York Jets 35-12 at Arrowhead Stadium. After a two‑game skid that saw defeats to Seattle and Denver, the Chiefs rallied behind quarterback Patrick Mahomes and running back Kenneth Walker.
Mahomes threw for 242 yards and connected twice with Walker for touchdowns. Walker added a 102‑yard rushing performance, finishing with 143 yards from scrimmage and three total touchdowns – his third career three‑TD game.
Key moments
The Chiefs built a 14‑12 halftime lead and then pulled away in the second half. A 25‑yard screen pass set up Walker’s second receiving TD early in the third quarter, and a later 60‑yard drive capped by a Walker 8‑yard run extended the lead to 28‑12.
Special teams contributed as kicker Jason Sanders nailed four field goals in the first half, missing only a 53‑yard attempt late in the half. The Chiefs also forced five sacks on Jets quarterback Geno Smith, limiting New York’s offense to 165 passing yards.
Injuries and absences
The Jets were without star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who sat out with a concussion. They relied on running backs Braelon Allen and Breece Hall – the latter returning from a quadriceps injury – and rookie receiver Omar Cooper Jr., but could not reach the end zone.
Chiefs injuries included cornerback Mansoor Delane (shoulder) and defensive lineman Peter Woods (concussion) on the inactive list, while right tackle Jaylen Moore dealt with an ankle issue. Wide receiver Xavier Worthy left the game late with a hamstring strain.
Looking ahead
With the win, Kansas City improves to 6‑2 on the season and has now beaten New York in three consecutive meetings. The Jets fall to 2‑7 and will host Buffalo next Sunday.
The Chiefs travel to Atlanta the following week for their next contest.
Original reporting: KY3 Springfield (local) — read the source article.
