So Are the Chiefs Officially 'Back' After That Big Win Over the Lions? Jordan OMalleyOctober 18, 2025 at 1:28 AM 1 The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Detroit Lions and sent a loud message. The defending AFC champions beat the Lions 30–17 at Arrowhead Stadium to even their record at 3–3.
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Jordan OMalleyOctober 18, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Detroit Lions and sent a loud message. The defending AFC champions beat the Lions 30–17 at Arrowhead Stadium to even their record at 3–3.
Patrick Mahomes reminded everyone why he's the most dangerous player in football. He completed 22 of 30 passes for 257 yards, threw three touchdowns, ran for another, and didn't turn the ball over once. His efficiency is what defines him when he's locked in. The same team that opened the season, struggling to break 20 points per game, is now averaging over 32 across its last three.
Colin Cowherd said in The Herd that this was "everybody's worst nightmare" because Mahomes and Andy Reid had figured it out. When Mahomes gets rolling and the offensive line gives him even a little time, it doesn't matter who's catching passes. Hollywood Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster went from struggling early to finding the end zone in three straight weeks. Xavier Worthy's return from injury brought extra speed, and with Rashee Rice set to come back from suspension, Kansas City's offense looks stronger with every game.
Defense And Details Make It Work
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This game wasn't all offense. The Chiefs' defense made life miserable for Detroit by holding them to 297 total yards and keeping Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs from taking over. Chris Jones led a pass rush that didn't give Jared Goff time to breathe, while Kansas City's secondary stayed focused despite Detroit's fast receivers.
The details told the story. Kansas City outgained Detroit 355–297 and played nearly mistake-free football. The Chiefs' 41% offensive success rate showed consistency on key downs, and the offensive line held up even without left tackle Josh Simmons. Reid's adjustments, using Worthy in motion, spreading targets, and mixing the run game, created balance and confidence. Nate Tice and Charles McDonald of Yahoo Sports noted how the offense finally looked like it was "flowing," and that flow matters.
MVP Talk And What Comes Next
After Sunday night, sportsbooks moved Mahomes to the top of the MVP race with +200 odds. The Chiefs also became co-favorites to win the Super Bowl at +600, tied with the Buffalo Bills. Mahomes has 1,514 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and just two interceptions through six games. He's also averaging over 30 rushing yards per game in his last three outings.
Travis Kelce said on his New Heights podcast that Mahomes "is seeing the field so clear right now." That's insight from someone who's watched him at his best for years. Kelce added that when everyone contributes, the offense feels connected and unselfish.
So Are They Back?
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Yes, they're back. The Detroit game wasn't perfect, but it was the balanced performance Kansas City needed to remind everyone they're still the team to beat in the AFC. Mahomes looks confident, Reid is adapting, and the defense is keeping opponents in check. The focused Kansas City looks ready to storm through the rest of the season with balance and a quarterback playing at an MVP level.
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