Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs looked revitalized in Sunday’s game, showcasing why Arrowhead Stadium remains one of the NFL’s toughest venues for visitors. After a sluggish 1-2 start, the Chiefs erupted for 20 first-half points against Baltimore, with Mahomes lighting up the stat sheet and hitting an important career landmark. His eight-yard touchdown pass to Isiah Pacheco marked Mahomes’s 250th career touchdown, making him the youngest quarterback ever to reach that plateau.
Equally significant was the return of second-year wideout Xavier Worthy, who missed Kansas City’s first two games rehabbing a shoulder injury. Coach Andy Reid confirmed Worthy’s readiness Friday, noting that the wideout felt comfortable enough to withstand the physicality of an AFC North showdown. Worthy’s presence immediately opened up the field, forcing Baltimore’s defense to account for his speed and helping Mahomes find additional targets in the intermediate game.
Tight end Travis Kelce also dispelled any locker room tension following a sideline exchange with Reid in Week 3. Kelce’s fiery leadership remains a cornerstone of Kansas City’s offense, and his chemistry with Mahomes continues to yield big plays when the studs stay healthy and in sync.
Defensively, the Chiefs stifled Lamar Jackson and company, capitalizing on a Ravens interception and turnover on downs to maintain momentum. Kansas City’s opportunistic playcalling led to two successful fourth-down conversions, further underlining Reid’s aggressive approach in critical moments.
With this dominant first-half performance, the Chiefs improved to 2-2 and regained control of their AFC West destiny. The convergence of Mahomes’s historic achievement, Worthy’s long-awaited return, and Kelce’s leadership sets a potent tone as Kansas City gears up for a challenging October slate. Arrowhead’s roar is back, and the Chiefs look every bit the Super Bowl contender they’ve been for the past five seasons.