The Kansas City Chiefs claimed a thrilling 22-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night, advancing their season record to an impressive 3-0. Linebacker Nick Bolton played a crucial role in sealing the win for Kansas City with a game-saving play on 4th-and-1, preventing the Falcons from progressing past the Chiefs' 15-yard line in the final minute of the game. This marked the second consecutive series that the Chiefs forced a turnover on downs within their red zone, a feat that hadn't been seen since the previous season's Bengals game.

Wide receiver Rashee Rice had a standout performance in the game, securing a career-high 12 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown. This marked Rice's third consecutive game with over 75 receiving yards, establishing him as one of the leading players in the league with multiple 100-yard games this season. Safety Chamarri Conner continued his impressive streak, intercepting his first pass of the season and contributing 10 tackles and two passes defensed during the game.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes also made his mark in NFL history, achieving his 77th career victory and surpassing notable names like Tom Brady and Roger Staubach for the most wins through 100 career starts. Additionally, Mahomes set a new record for the most touchdown passes (224) in the same timeframe, overtaking Aaron Rodgers. The Chiefs' dominant defense held Falcons' running back Bijan Robinson to just 31 rushing yards, showcasing their ability to contain key offensive threats.