In their dominance over the Saints on Monday night, the Chiefs used inventive play.
Kansas City had to assemble their offense more than normal in Rashee Rice’s absence, and they succeeded admirably as Patrick Mahomes connected with eight different receivers for 303 yards in the game. However, Mahomes failed to complete a touchdown pass during the contest. Instead, a pair of rushing touchdowns and four Harrison Butker field goals pushed the Chiefs ahead of the Saints, 26-13.
Derek Carr, the quarterback for the Saints, suffered an oblique injury during the procedure. Against Mahomes, Carr’s overall record fell to 1-9, and his dismal Raiders record followed him to New Orleans.
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Final score: Chiefs thrash Saints
It wasn’t evident from the scoreboard how dominating the Chiefs were over the Saints on “Monday Night Football.” After defeating New Orleans 26–13, Kansas City improved to 5-0. For the third straight game, the Saints are defeated.
Derek Carr is hurt; according to ESPN, it’s an oblique injury. As a result, Jake Haener of the Saints enters the game in Carr’s place. This is Haener’s second appearance of the 2024 season.
Scoreboard for Chiefs vs. Saints: Butker scores fourth field goal
The Chiefs haven’t had any trouble scoring, but they have had a minor problem entering the end zone. Kansas City kicker Harrison Butker nailed his fourth kick of the night to give the Chiefs a 26-13 lead with 3:03 left in the game.
Update on Derek Carr’s injury: Saints quarterback heads to the locker room
Following an incomplete pass, Chiefs DB Chamarri Conner viciously tackled Saints quarterback Derek Carr. Carr looked to be gripping his back after the hit, and rushed to the blue medical tent following the impact. After being checked over, he would go to the locker room.
Saints lose on downs following Derek Carr’s incomplete pass
Derek Carr and the Saints have challenges from time and field position these days.
To continue their drive, the Saints needed to convert a fourth-and-eight. Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo applied further pressure, causing Carr to fumble the ball behind him. Nevertheless, Carr hit Mason Tipton with a flawless pass that sailed through the wide receiver’s hands.
There are 9:32 remaining in the game when the Chiefs take over at their own 41-yard line.