In total, the Chiefs converted 10-of-14 third down attempts while finishing all five of their trips to the red zone with touchdowns. Kansas City was balanced, too, racking up 153 rushing yards to go along with 303 yards through the air.
That offensive eruption corresponded with a stout effort defensively that held the Bears without a single point until just over 13 minutes remained in the contest. Kansas City limited Chicago to only 203 yards of total offense and held the Bears to just 11 total first downs.
“This is a young – and I keep saying this – this is a hungry defense,” McDuffie said. “We’ve got a lot of guys committed not only to the defense, but to each other. There’s a big, strong brotherhood with this defense, and it’s exciting to come in each and every day and work with these guys. I feel like we are only scratching the surface, so I’m excited for the rest of the season.”
In terms of injuries, the only player that Head Coach Andy Reid mentioned following the game was offensive tackle Prince Tega Wanogho (quad). As for Mahomes, who injured his right ankle at the end of the first half, the reigning league MVP provided a positive update after the game.
“I made it fine. I would have been fine to play the rest of the game,” Mahomes said. “I think it just scared me more just being (the) ankle (I injured last year), so it scared me a little bit more, but we taped it up, and then I was able to go.”
The Chiefs will now begin their preparation for a matchup against the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football.
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