Chiefs score on fourth down after Patrick Mahomes deep ball, lead 24-20
Key Points:
- The Kansas City Chiefs regained the lead 24-20 against the Indianapolis Colts with 8:01 left in the third quarter after a 1-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Jalen Royals on fourth down.
- The touchdown capped a 14-play, 80-yard drive that included two successful fourth-down conversions, one involving nose tackle Khyiris Tonga running a 3-yard play lined up at fullback.
- Mahomes connected with Tyquan Thornton on a crucial 45-yard deep pass on third-and-11, setting up the scoring opportunity just short of the goal line.
- Mahomes has completed 18 of 25 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns so far in the game.
- Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward is questionable to return due to a groin injury.