Chiefs Seize 24-20 Lead on Mahomes' 1-Yard Fourth-Down TD to Royals
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Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 21
Chiefs Seize 24-20 Lead on Mahomes' 1-Yard Fourth-Down TD to Royals
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 21
Summary
Kansas City moved ahead 24-20 with 8:01 left in the third quarter when Patrick Mahomes rolled right on fourth down and found Jalen Royals in the back of the end zone from 1 yard.
The score finished a 14-play, 80-yard opening drive of the second half that included two fourth-down conversions, including Khyiris Tonga's 3-yard run on fourth-and-1.
Mahomes set up the goal-line chance with a 45-yard strike to Tyquan Thornton on third-and-11, with Thornton tackled just short after the Chiefs reached the Indianapolis 46.
Mahomes was 18 of 25 for 188 yards and three touchdowns after the drive, while Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward was questionable to return with a groin injury.